Jeannette S. Bowden papers 1965 - 1980

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Jeannette S. Bowden papers 1965 - 1980

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This collection contains newspaper clippings, correspondence, and photographs that documents Jeannette Bowden's receipt of the Northern Michigan University (NMU) distinguished alumni award (1971) and her retirement in 1980. Most of the correspondence is lauditory and congratulatory in content and tone. The collection contains very little substantive material documenting her career at NMU. The collection also contains a transcript of a speech given by Bowden in 1965 that summarizes her work experiences in the university President's office. The collection's materials range in date from 1965 to 1980.

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Olson Library, Northern Michigan University, Lydia M. Olson Library

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Olson Library, Northern Michigan University, Lydia M. Olson Library

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Northern Michigan University. President.

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Bowden, Jeannette S.

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Jeannette S. Bowden graduated from Northern State Teacher's College (now Northern Michigan University) in Marquette, Michigan in 1936. She worked as a student assistant in the office of the President and continued as a permanent staff member after graduation. In 1974, Bowden was made executive assistant to the President and continued in this position until her retirement in 1980. She died in Marquette at the age of 92 in 2002. From the description of Jeannette S. Bowden papers 1965 -...

Harden, Edgar F.

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Dr. Edgar L. Harden became President of Northern Michigan College in 1956. Previously, he had served as Dean of Continuing Education at Michigan State University. Harden is generally credited with saving Northern from closure. In 1956 the student population was roughly 800 but nearly reached 8,000 in 1967. During this period, Northern's campus and physical plant expanded to its present size. Harden also instituted Northern's "Right to Try" admission policy. Harden left office to enter private in...

Northern Michigan university

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