Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
Guide to the Claude Simpson Papers
1964-1971
Cage.913
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
- Creator
- Simpson, Claude
- Title
- Claude Simpson Papers
- ID
- Cage.913
- Date [inclusive]
- 1964-1971
- Extent
- 1.0 box.
- Language
- English
- Abstract
- This collection consists of papers related to Claude Simpson's work as Washington State University admissions director, as well as his own research projects.
Preferred Citation note
[item description]; Claude Simpson Papers, 1964-1971; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries; Pullman, WA.
Biographical/Historical note
Claude Simpson graduated from Washington State College in 1941 before going on to teach high school. He returned to WSC in 1943 and became the first admissions director in 1946. Eventually, Simpson also became registrar and held both positions until his retirement in 1970.
The African Scholarship Program of American Universities (ASPAU) was a program which tested and interviewed candidates from various African countries and, upon selecting them, placed them at various universities across the United States. In 1963-1964, Claude Simpson was invited by the ASPAU to travel to Africa as a member of the selection committee.
Scope and Contents note
This collection consists of papers related to Claude Simpson's work with the African Scholarship Program of American Universities (ASPAU), material related to his research on the gavel in American legal history, Simpson's memoirs about his time at WSU under President Wilson Compton, and Simpson's obituary.
Arrangement note
The collection is arranged in a single series by subject.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries 2018-07-12
https://libraries.wsu.edu/mascTerrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Conditions Governing Access note
This collection is open and available for research use.
Conditions Governing Use note
Copyright restrictions apply.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
The Washington State University Registrar's Office transferred this collection to the WSU Libraries in 1984 (MS.1984.20).
Processing Information note
James Feller processed this collection in 2018.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Washington State University--History--Sources.
Subject(s)
- Colleges and Universities