Louis H. Furen, Jr., Alumni Collection, 1946-1949, 2016
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- .5 Linear Feet 1 Standard Legal Archival Container
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
The collections consists of fraternity memorabilia, Furen's yearbooks and Commencement ceremony program, and his obituary. Of special note is the Orange Peel a newsletter of the local fraternity chapter.
- Biographical / historical:
After service in the Coast Guard during WW II, Louis H. Furen Jr. graduated from Florida Southern College, attending from 1946 until 1949, with a degree in Accounting and English. He was an active member of the Lambda Alpha Chi Fraternity from the moment of his invitation until his graduation, serving on a number of the club's committees. He died June 12, 2016.
- Acquisition information:
- This group of materials was mailed to the campus by Mr. Furen's trustee after his death.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Furen, Louis H., Jr.
Florida Southern College--Alumni and alumnae.
Lambda Alpha Chi (Fraternity)
College students--Florida--Lakeland--History--20th century.
Fraternity life--Florida--Lakeland--History--20th century.
Commencement ceremonies--Florida--Lakeland--History--20th century.
College yearbooks.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Researchers must contact McKay Archives in advance for access to unprocessed born digital materials in this collection. Collection restrictions, copyright limitations, or technical complications may hinder the archives' ability to provide access to unprocessed born digital materials.
- Terms of access:
This collection is owned by Florida Southern College. This collection is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
- Location of this collection:
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Florida Southern College111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.LakelandFL33801USA