Collections : [University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library]

The Biographical series includes a typed biography, a diary reflecting on Corbusier's childhood experiences at Fort Mackinac, MI, a typed manuscript highlighting his experiences during the Boxer Rebellion, articles about Corbusier's medical, military, and civilian life, and his writings on the subject of orthopedics in military service published in The Soldier's Foot and The Conservation of Man Power for War.

Also, collected materials from Corbusier's time at the University of Michigan (including a set of his handwritten class notes from Medical School, 1896-1897), special and general military orders, certificates pertaining to his medical, military, and civilian life endeavors, programs and invitations to international congresses and meetings. Collected materials also include a leather swatch from a "doughboy" boot.

The Biographical series comprises four linear inches of materials and consists of biographical information, newspaper clippings, interviews, obituaries, journals, and photo-graphs. Newcomb's liberal political bent is evidenced by the clippings from the Bennington Banner which state his position on the Spanish Civil War. Such vocal liberalism incurred the unpleasant federal investigations of Newcomb's political activities during the McCarthy era; the transcripts of these investigations are preserved in this series. Given his later research into the impact of college on shaping attitudes, the journal Newcomb kept during his college years at Oberlin is of special interest to the biographer.

The Biographical and Personal series, 1933-1988 (1 linear foot), contains Griffin's curriculum vitae, biographical and bibliographical information submitted to various publications, a set of appointment calendars, and other personal information. Of particular note are the folders of newspaper clippings, which provide a comprehensive record of press coverage of Griffin and selected articles on the field of archaeology during his career.

The Biographical and Personal Materials series contains articles and correspondence. Also included are other personal papers relating to the purchase of a lot, and the settling of his estate after his death. In 1972, Merle Hanson, a doctoral candidate in the School of Music, requested Viola Mattern's and Shirley Smith's permission to base his dissertation on Professor Mattern's career, and his proposal is included here.

The first series, Biographical/Personal (approx. 1 linear feet) spans the dates 1924-2005, and includes various awards and their corresponding acceptance speeches, date books and calendars, biographical sketches and resumes, and several folders of magazine articles by or about Mrs. Claytor. Of particular note is a scrapbook chronicling her life from 1924 to 1988.