CC-2.2 Robert L. McLeod, Jr. Papers

Collection Outline

• Biography of Robert L. McLeod, Jr.
• A. Centre correspondence
• B. Inauguration
• C. Military service record
• D. Miscellaneous

Collection Inventory

Series A Centre Correspondence

• Folder 1 Correspondence, July-December 1938
  Most concern McLeod's accepting the presidency of Centre College
• Folder 2 Correspondence, February-June 1939
  Includes correspondence concerning a large bequest from Greg Wiseman and McLeod receiving an honorary degree from Maryville College
• Folder 3 Correspondence, June 7-26, 1940
• Folder 4 Correspondence, July-November 1940
• Folder 5 Correspondence, January-April 1941
• Folder 6 Correspondence, May 1941-October 1942
• Folder 7 Correspondence, November 1942

Note: Folders 3-7 concern Centre College and the Civilian Pilot Training program

Series B Inauguration

• Folder 1 Correspondence, undated and dated January-February 1939

Note: Two oversize certificates honoring McLeod's inauguration from Columbia University and Ohio State University are located in CC-58, Diplomas and Certificates

Series C Military Service Record

• Folder 1 Miscellaneous materials concerning McLeod's military service as a Navy chaplain during World War II, December 1942-November 1943
• Folder 2 Miscellaneous materials concerning McLeod's military service, 1944
• Folder 3 Miscellaneous materials concerning McLeod's military service, 1945
• Folder 4 Miscellaneous materials concerning McLeod's service in the Naval Reserve, 1949, 1950-1955

Series D Miscellaneous

• Folder 1 Matriculation card, University of Edinburgh, 1926-1927; postcard of American Church in Paris; program for worship service, American Church in Paris, July 13, 1953

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