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University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire. Grambling State University Student Exchange Program, 1970-1980

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 182

Content Description

This collection contains correspondence of students to and from the director of the Exchange Program, John Stoelting. Other records include various administrative correspondence and memos, press releases, The Gramblinite and The Spectator, Grambling State University class schedules and catalogs, student applications, photographs, and various programs, fliers, and brochures from Grambling State University.

Dates

  • Creation: 1970-1980

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

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

The University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Grambling State University Student Exchange Program began in 1970 as a way to introduce students to new racial and cultural experiences. The University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Grambling State University Student Exchange Program offered the opportunity for students at each of the schools to spend a semester as a minority member at the other participating campus with the goal of increasing an understanding of regional, historical, and cultural differences. GSU, located in north central Louisiana, is a predominantly black four-year state-supported university, emphasizing the liberal arts and teacher education. In the decade that the program existed, 45 UW-Eau Claire and 50 Grambling students participated. By 1980, due to lack of interest and applicants, the exchange program ended.

Extent

1.8 Linear Feet (5 archives boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

Correspondence, school newspapers, photographs, and student applications related to the student exchange program between Grambling State University in Louisiana and the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire between 1970 and 1980.

Acquisition Information

Transferred to the University Archives by the Foundations of Education Department in September 1980.

Accession Number

81-44

Digitized Materials

Many of the items from each box of this collection have been digitized and exist in an electronic format, except for The Gramblinite Newspapers, yearbooks, and catalogs. Please consult Special Collections and Archives department staff for access.

Reference Code

AS182

Processing Note

Processed by Lark Keating-Hadlock in April 2007.

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