56. Bagwell, Paul Douglas (1913-1973)

Papers, 1938-1960.
17 cubic feet and 2 volumes.

Background: Professor of speech at Michigan State University; member of the United States National Commission on UNESCO, 1949-1955; chairman of the Expositions Division of President EisenhowerÕs Committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped, 1950-1955; Michigan chairman of the March of Dimes, 1951-1963; and director of the Michigan Society for Mental Health.

Summary: Correspondence, publications, newspaper clippings, and records relating to BagwellÕs public and private life. Include materials about his work with the March of Dimes; the Victory SpeakersÕ Bureau; the Ingham County Community Chest; the Junior Chamber of Commerce; UNESCO; the Citizens for Eisenhower Committee; and his campaign for State Auditor and Secretary of State, 1956, and Governor of Michigan, 1958 and 1960.

Repository: Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections.