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Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.)

 Organization

Found in 105 Collections and/or Records:

Women's Educational Aid Association

 Collection
Identifier: 55/38
Abstract The Women’s Educational Aid Association (WEAA; organized in 1871 as the Educational Association) was founded by Evanston women to help promote the higher education of deserving students at the Evanston College for Ladies. The Women’s Educational Aid Association records document the activities and operation of the organization. The series fills twelve boxes, including one card file box and three drop front boxes, and spans the period 1871-2000. Records are arranged into nine categories:...
Dates: 1871-2000
Found in: Northwestern University Archives / Women's Educational Aid Association

World War I: Alumni and Faculty War Service Record Cards

 Collection
Identifier: 0/20/5
Abstract

This series consists of record cards documenting the World War I-era military service of Northwestern University alumni and some faculty. The card for an individual typically records name, Northwestern class (if applicable), dates of birth and admission to and withdrawal from school, name of parent or guardian, permanent address, war service (postings, promotions, combat duty), and military addresses.

Dates: ca. 1917-1919
Found in: Northwestern University Archives / World War I: Alumni and Faculty War Service Record Cards

World War I: U.S. Army Training School Trainee Records

 Collection
Identifier: 0/20/3
Abstract This series consists of U.S. Army Training School records documenting the training of individuals at Northwestern. Taking the form of pre-printed index cards or certificates completed for each student enrolled in Training School courses, the records typically include the following information: student's full name, permanent address, course and dates of study, and course rating. Also noted are ratings for aptitude in occupational categories and, occasionally, physical ratings as well as other...
Dates: 1918
Found in: Northwestern University Archives / World War I: U.S. Army Training School Trainee Records

World War I: War Service Record Cards

 Collection
Identifier: 0/20/4
Abstract

The series consists of war service records for regularly and nominally-enrolled Northwestern students who served in the military or trained for military duty during the time of World War I.

Dates: ca. 1917-1919
Found in: Northwestern University Archives / World War I: War Service Record Cards

Captain Benyaurd B. Wygant (1881-1962) Papers and Artifacts

 Collection
Identifier: 46/5
Abstract

The papers and artifacts of Benyaurd B. Wygant fill 21 boxes and span the period 1898 through 2005, with most items dating from the period 1917-1945. The collection documents in great detail Wygant’s life and career as an officer of the United States Navy.

Dates: 1898-2005, undated
Found in: Northwestern University Archives / Captain Benyaurd B. Wygant (1881-1962) Papers and Artifacts