World War I and World War II (Macalester College) Records
Scope and Contents
The collection contains materials documenting World War I and World War II which includes military service, war efforts, and the impact of World Wars on Macalester College and its community. Materials include correspondence, enlistment propaganda, enlistment materials, photographs, and publications including the Mac Weekly. The collection mainly focuses on World War II with a significant portion of material being correspondence from soldiers to George Scotton at Macalester. This collection consists of materials gathered from various accessions and donors over several decades.
Dates
- 1917 - 1962
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.
Conditions Governing Use
Macalester College Archives (MACCA) is the owner of the original materials and digitized images in our collections; however, the collection may contain materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials. Consult with MACCA to determine if we can provide permission for use.
Biographical / Historical
The collection documents Macalester College’s involvement and response to World War I and World War II, this includes the experiences of students and alumni who served in these respective Wars. Materials primarily date from 1941-1945 documenting World War II, with some material dating to 1917-1921, documenting World War I. The collection reflects on the impact of the World Wars on the Macalester community and shows the college’s engagement in military service including correspondence and war updates through the Mac Weekly.
Extent
1.5 Cubic Feet (1 record box 1 hollinger )
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection documents World War I and World War II, with materials relating to both Wars and their impact on Macalester College and its community.
Arrangement
Arrangement:
- Title
- Guide to the World War I and World War II Records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Rachel Weiher, collection processed by Carsten Walter
- Date
- 2026
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Macalester College Archives Repository
1600 Grand Ave.
Macalester College Archives
DeWitt Wallace Library
Saint Paul Minnesota 55105 United States of America
651-696-6901
archives@macalester.edu