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Carl E. Pray papers

 Collection
Identifier: 010.CP

Scope and Contents

Carl E. Pray was a Professor and head of the Department of History and Social Science at Michigan State Normal College from 1913 to 1937.

The Carl E. Pray papers have been divided into two series: Legacy and Writing and Publishing. The Legacy series includes memorial programs, obituaries and tributes, photographs, and newspaper clippings. The Writing and Publishing series includes articles by Pray, as well as his teaching materials and correspondence.

Dates

  • 1919 - 1971

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Biographical note

Professor Carl Esak Pray was the Head of the Department of History and Social Science at Michigan State Normal College from 1913 to 1937.

Pray was born near Dimondable, Eaton County, Michigan, on 30 March 1870. After completing eighth grade, Pray began teaching at a district school while simultaneously working his way through Olivet College; upon his graduation he became the principal of Olivet High School. In 1902 Pray moved to Milwaukee and accepted the position as head of the History Department of the Milwaukee Normal College. His cousin, Charles McKenny, was a fellow faculty member, and later became president of Michigan State Normal College. Pray earned his M.A. at the University of Wisconsin in 1913, and became head of the Department of History at Michigan State Normal College the same year.

While teaching in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan at the end of the century, Pray met and married Miss Ruth Ellen Crim, and they had four children. In 1944, Pray was voted "Outstanding Citizen of Ypsilanti," by the American Legion and was a charter member of the Ypsilanti Kiwanis, serving as their president as well.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 archive box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Carl E. Pray was a Professor and head of the Department of History and Social Science at Michigan State Normal College from 1913 to 1937. His papers consist primarily of writing, correspondence, and obituaries.

Related Materials

For materials related to the Pray-Harrold building, see the Pray-Harrold Building collection [015.PH]: https://aspace.emich.edu/repositories/2/resources/450

Creator

Title
Carl E. Pray papers
Status
Completed
Author
Natalie Morath
Date
2012 September 24
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository

Contact:
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673