Clarence L. Ver Steeg (1922-2007) Papers 1927-2000

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Clarence L. Ver Steeg (1922-2007) Papers 1927-2000

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Clarence Lester Ver Steeg initially joined Northwestern as a Professor of United States History in 1950 and served as Dean of The Graduate School from 1975 to 1986. Ver Steeg was most well known for teaching American history courses. Aside from his teaching responsibilities, he was instrumental in expanding graduate education programs. As chairman of the Northwestern Faculty Committee to Plan and Build the New University Library, Ver Steeg played a crucial role in the development, design, and construction of the new library. The papers are divided into six categories: biographical files, general correspondence, subject files, teaching files, public addresses, and publications.

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