Carl Martin Erickson was born in Oscoda, Michigan 1895 March 28. Erickson graduated from Oscoda High School in 1911 and then attended Ferris Institute for one year. He then served in the United States Marine Corps in World War I from 1917-1919. After returning from the war, Erickson then attended Michigan State Normal College where he received his Bachelor's Degree. He earned both his Masters and Doctorate from the University of Michigan in 1926 and 1929. Erickson joined the faculty at Michigan State Normal College in 1925 as a member of the Mathmatics Department. Erickson was involved in the campus and community. He served on the Ypsilanti Safety Council, the Faculty Council, many committees, was a Greek Life advisor, and was involved with the Normal News publication. He remained a part of the faculty at Michigan State Normal College and later Eastern Michigan College until 1957. Erickson died 1958 February 17.