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Ferdinand Northrup Menefee Papers, 1913-1962
4 linear feet
Professor of engineering mechanics at the University of Michigan. Materials concerning his interest in the St. Lawrence Seaway, his work with the American Concrete Institute's investigation of precast floor systems, and his activities with the American Society of Civil Engineers' Committee on Water Diversion; also subject files on prohibition and immigration policy in the 1920's; and photographs.
The Menefee papers documents his professional career as a teacher and as a specialist in engineering mechanics. Following a single folder of Biographical Material, the collection divides into the following series: Correspondence, Speeches, Subject Files, and Photographs.
Correspondence
The quality of the correspondence varies greatly from year to year. While it is not complete on any subject, it is most substantive regarding the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway Systems and the American Concrete Institute. The correspondence also concerns some of Menefee's many business ventures.
Speeches
Menefee was a frequent speaker. The speech file in the collection is but a random assortment which by chance he happened to save.