Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives
Clara Laidlaw papers
MSS-110
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives
- Creator
- Laidlaw, Clara
- Title
- Clara Laidlaw papers
- ID
- MSS-110
- Date [inclusive]
- 1924-1989
- Extent
- 6.0 folders
- Language
Preferred Citation Note
[Identification of item], in the Clara Laidlaw papers, MSS-110, Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives, Northern Michigan University.
Biographical Note
Clara Laidlaw (1905-1989) was a native of Newberry, Michigan, and graduated from Northern State Normal School (now Northern Michigan University) in 1935. She completed a master's degree in English from the University of Michigan and taught English at Michigan State University. In 1942, Laidlaw won a Hopwood award for her short stories, including "The Little Black Boys." She died in East Lansing, Michigan in 1989.
Scope and Contents Note
The collection consists mainly of correspondence between Laidlaw and Tina A. Maki Eiker. Both were alumni of Northern State Teachers College. The correspondence begins in 1939 and continues until Laidlaw's death in 1989. They discussed daily activities and Clara's literary achievements. The collection also contains Clara's diploma from Newberry High School (dated 1926) and two copies of the high school yearbook, entitled "Tahquamenon" (1924, 1926). Finally, the papers contain a small collection of Laidlaw's short stories. The collection's materials date from 1924 to 1989.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives 5/24/2010
Harden Learning Resources Center 1261401 Presque Isle Ave
Marquette, Michigan, 49855
906-227-1225
archives@nmu.edu
Revision Description
5/24/2010
Conditions Governing Access note
No restrictions. Open for research.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Gift from Tina A. Maki Eiker in 2002.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Northern Michigan University--Alumni and alumnae.
Personal Name(s)
- Eiker, Tina A. Maki
- Laidlaw, Clara
Subject(s)
- Authors, American--Michigan.
Collection Inventory
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Folders 1-6 |
35-04-03 LRC | |||
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Correspondence undated |
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Obituary and Biography undated |
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Diploma--Newberry High School 1926 |
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Tahquamenon 1924 |
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Tahquamenon 1926 |
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Short Stories undated |
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