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William Ferdinand Ekstrom papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1973_U080-UA

The Ekstrom papers deal with various state and national organizations, course material, tests, exams, University of Louisville freshmen rhetoric books, and grade books. Included in Ekstrom's papers are term papers entitled "A papers." Also included are family correspondence, scrapbooks, manuscripts, clippings relating to Ekstrom's early life and to his career at the University of Louisville. His typescript memoir provides a detailed and frank account of his years with the university from 1947 to 1982.

Dates

  • 1887-1995
  • Majority of material found within 1972-1982

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers

Conditions Governing Use

The copyright interests have not been transferred to the University of Louisville.

Extent

8.25 linear feet

Biography

William F. Ekstrom served as professor of English, vice president for Academic Affairs, and twice acting university president during his tenure with the University of Louisville from 1947 to 1982. Date of death: November 10, 1999.

Title
William Ferdinand Ekstrom papers
Status
In Progress
Author
Processed by: Archives Staff
Date
2002
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Louisville Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Ekstrom Library, Lower Level Room 17
Louisville KY 40292
502 852-6752