Clarence Monette was born on January 13, 1935 in Lake Linden, Michigan, and spent his childhood in that community. Following his graduation from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School in 1953, he enlisted in the United States Army and his service included a tour to Germany where he served as an administrator, field artillery man, and specialist in medical and operating room procedures. He returned briefly to civilian life in 1956, taking classes at Suomi College (now Finlandia University) in Hancock. Monette returned to the military in 1956, taking employment the Army ROTC Department at Michigan Technological University. Before his retirement on April 29, 1988, he served as an instructor, finance officer, manager, medic, and also attended classes as a student. Monette retired from the U.S. Army Reserves as a Sergeant First Class (E-7) in 1995.
From the description of Clarence Monette Collection. (Michigan Technological University). WorldCat record id: 701556445
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is a French alteration of the Ojibwe word "mishigamaa," meaning "large water" or "large lake". The population grew slowly until the opening in 1825 of the Erie Canal connecting the Great Lakes and the Hudson River and New York City. The new route brought a large influx of settlers, who became farmers and merchants and shipped out grain, lumber, and iron ore. By the 1830s, Michigan had 80,000 residents, more than enough to apply and qualify for statehood. In October 1835 the people approved the Constitution of 1835, thereby forming a state government, although Congressional recognition was delayed pending resolution of a boundary dispute with Ohio known as the Toledo War. Congress awarded the "Toledo Strip" to Ohio. Michigan received the western part of the Upper Peninsula as a concession and formally entered the Union on January 26, 1837.
From the description of State of Michigan Sesquicentennial Papers, 1986-1987. (Michigan Technological University). WorldCat record id: 758504273
