Clayton N. Watkins Papers

Overview

Abstract

Scope and Contents

Administrative Information

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Collection Overview

Title: Clayton N. Watkins Papers

Predominant Dates:1924-1927

ID: OGLMC1608

Primary Creator: Watkins, Clayton N.

Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 12/31/2012. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Sports and Recreation - Football, University of North Dakota - Alumni

Languages: English

Abstract

Assorted materials from a 1928 graduate of the University of North Dakota.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Clayton N. Watkins Papers consist primarily of materials from the 1920s, when Watlkins was a high school student in Fargo and then a student at the University of North Dakota (UND). Included are several letters and postcards from a trip to Europe in 1924 and photographs from his high school and college days. There are also newspaper and magazine articles and a "Beat the Aggies" pin from a football game between UND and the North Dakota Agricultural College (later NDSU).

Collection Historical Note

Clayton N. Watkins graduated from Fargo High School and then attended the University of North Dakota (UND), graduating in 1928 with a Bachelor of Arts. During his time at UND, Watkins was Sophomore Class President and was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity, Ad Altiora Literary Society, and the Reserve Officers Training Corps (Officers' Club). He also played on the varsity football team, earning a letter in the sport, and was selected to Who's Who. In addition, Watkins was a member of the H.C. Plumley Chapter in Fargo of DeMolay International, an organization involved with teaching young men to be leaders in their communities. His trip to Europe in 1924 was likely as a representative of DeMolay.

Subject/Index Terms

Sports and Recreation - Football
University of North Dakota - Alumni

Administrative Information

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Accruals: Additional material donated April 30, 2013 (2013-3205)

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Source: Jean Watkins Northrup, Lake Oswego, Oregon

Acquisition Method: Donation, 2012-3180

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Clayton N. Watkins Papers. OGLMC 1219. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Processing Information: Materials processed by Maureen Hukill, Special Collections intern, in July 2013.

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Box 1

Folder 1: Correspondence, including postcards, 1909-1927

Folder 2: Photographs, 1920s

Photograph 1608-1: Senior picture, Fargo High School, ca. 1924
Photograph 1608-2: Graduation picture (high school?), with mother and sister
Photograph 1608-3: Outdoor football game, possibly Fargo High School or UND
Photograph 1608-4: Outdoor football game, possibly Fargo High School or UND
Photograph 1608-5: Sigma Chi fraternity track team with Clayton Watkins in center and possibly Paul Boyd as third from right, 1926
Photograph 1608-6: Cup with inscription "Most Representative Student - Clayton N. Watkins 1923", probably Fargo High School or DeMolay
Photograph 1608-7: Medals belonging to Clayton Watkins, most of them from track meets
Photograph 1608-8: Watkins in swimming suit
Photograph 1608-9: Portrait of Watkins as a UND student

Folder 3: Newspaper and magazine articles, 1924 and 1927

Folder 4: Momentos and programs for sixth annual North Dakota DeMolay Conclave, 1920s

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