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William C. Chapman Diary

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 1438-sc

Scope and Contents

A diary kept by William Chapman from January-May, 1926, while a student at the University of Maine. In it he details his daily activities both as a student and as a member of Alpha Tau Omega. There are frequent references to Ruth Hastings, a student at Bates College who later became his wife.

Dates

  • Creation: 1926

Creator

Restrictions on Access

No restrictions on access.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Biographical Note

William C. Chapman was born in Portland, Maine, on April 3, 1907, the son of Granville and Jessie Sproat Chapman. He was a member of the class of 1929 at the University of Maine and a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was married to Ruth Hastings Chapman and resided in Bethel, Maine, where he was a breeder of shorthorn cattle. William Chapman died on Oct. 26, 1974.

Extent

1 volume

Language of Materials

English

General

No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.

Title
Guide to the William C. Chapman Diary
Status
No Additional Box Or Folder List For This Small Collection
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English.

Repository Details

Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686