William K. Anderson papers, 1878-1902 and 1917-1967 (bulk 1936-1964).

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William K. Anderson papers, 1878-1902 and 1917-1967 (bulk 1936-1964).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/34419677

Series in the collection include United States Power Squadrons, which contains files about this organization and the Detroit Power Squadron in the period of 1936-1966 (mainly 1936-1940); Boating Organizations, which relates to Anderson's involvement in such other organizations as the American Power Boat Association and the Detroit Yacht Club; Writings include published and unpublished articles and speeches relating in part to the Detroit River and the defense of the Great Lakes during wartime. World War II Activies includes letters exchanged with his wife while serving in the Navy during the war; Personal and Miscellaneous includes letters from his daughter Catherine who served in the Waves, subject files on boating topics, collected family materials, and narrative account and scrapbook of visual and other materials relating to voyage from Detroit to Florida and back using inland waterways; and photographs.

3 linear ft. and 1 oversize v.

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