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Laura Sutherland Papers, 1924-1964

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 160

Content Description

This collection is divided into two series. Series one includes the chapters of Laura Sutherland’s manuscript of the history of the Wisconsin State College at Eau Claire, as well as comments made by her colleagues, including Dr. Richard Hibbard and Dr. Leonard Haas. Series two includes Miss Sutherland’s grade books from 1924-1958. This series of the collection is restricted.

Dates

  • Creation: 1924-1964

Creator

Access Restrictions

Box 1 is open to the public. For access to Box 2, please consult the archivist.

Use Restrictions

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Biographical/Historical Note

Laura E. Sutherland was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the daughter of an Eau Claire lawyer and a graduate of the Eau Claire State Normal School. After graduation, Miss Sutherland taught at Eau Claire High School and also taught English history for the first quarter at the Eau Claire Normal School when the school first opened in 1916-1917. She joined the staff at the Normal School in 1921 at the invitation of President Harvey Schofield. She was a professor of history from 1921-1959. She was called back to teach one more year on a part time basis during 1961-1962 school year. Miss Sutherland administered the National Youth Administration program for female students from 1934-1942 and served as dean of women from 1939-1947. She established the Eau Claire chapter of Kappa Delta Pi in 1943 and served as faculty advisor. She was also instrumental in organizing an Eau Claire chapter of the American Association of University Women. As distinguished professor emeritus of history, Miss Sutherland was commissioned to research and write the history of the Wisconsin State College at Eau Claire. She had essentially completed writing this history when she died in a car accident in May 1964. Her research was used by Hilda Richardson Carter for a chapter entitled “Fifty Years of Higher Education at Eau Claire,” published in 1968 as A History of the Wisconsin State Universities. As of 2022, through the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation, a scholarship is named in her honor, the Laura Sutherland Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship awards $600. It is open to a senior education major who is a Wisconsin resident. Students must demonstrate general excellence and participate in community or university service activities.

Extent

0.8 Linear Feet (2 archives boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

Professor emeritus Laura Sutherland, an Eau Claire Normal School graduate and professor of history from 1921-1959, was commissioned to research and write a history of Wisconsin State College at Eau Claire in anticipation of the Golden Jubilee of WSU-EC in 1965-1966. This collection includes the chapters of her manuscript and reviewer comments, including comments by Dr. Richard Hibbard and Dr. Leonard Haas.

Acquisition Information

Transferred to the University Archives prior to January 2011.

Accession Number

13-027

Reference Code

AS160

Processing Note

Reprocessed by Lark Keating-Hadlock in May 2013.

Status
Published
Author
Guinevere Fischer
Date
October 24, 2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739