William Metz papers

Collection

Identifier: MC122

Staff Only

Scope and Contents note

Collection contains written assignments and exams for various subjects; debate notes and speeches as well as programs and resource material; rank (grade) cards and college bills; assorted receipts, tickets, programs, invitations, and other Bates ephemera; material concerning the Student Council and Politics Club and resource material for the Christian Association.

Dates

1933 - 1937

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

The collection is the physical property of Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library. Bates College holds literary rights only for material created by College personnel working on official behalf of the College, or for material which was given to the College with such rights specifically assigned. For all other material, literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for obtaining permission from rights holders for publication or other purposes that exceed fair use.

Historical note

William DeWitt Metz graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Bates in 1937 with a degree in history. During his college years he participated in debate, served on the Student Council and was a member of the Politics Club. During his senior year he served as class president and as president of the Christian Association.

He earned a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin and joined the University of Rhode Island history department, serving as chair from 1962-1968. He retired in 1982

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection contains written assignments and exams for various subjects; debate notes and speeches as well as programs and resource material; rank cards; assorted Bates ephemera; material concerning the Student Council and Politics Club and resource material for the Christian Association.