Hugh Ayer Papers, 1943-2013

By Amanda McMillan

Collection Overview

Title:	Hugh Ayer Papers, 1943-2013
Predominant Dates:	1963-2007
ID:	02/17/ U0015
Primary Creator:	Hugh Ayer (1924 - 2014)
Extent:	4.0 Boxes
Arrangement:	This collection is arranged by material and subject type; i.e. correspondence, class assignments, lists of books, etc. are all foldered seperately.
Date Acquired:	00/00/1992. More info below under Accruals.
Subjects:	Ayer, Hugh M. (Hugh Mason) Nolen, Calvin Cleave
Languages:	English

Abstract

Personal and professional papers belonging to Dr. Hugh Ayer, a North Texas State University (NTSU) History professor from 1958-1990.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection is comprised of papers that document Dr. Ayer's class assignments and course structures while at the University of North Texas, as well as correspondence and materials related to the various committees, boards, and organizations that Dr. Ayer was a part of. A small selection of correspondence and items from the inauguration of President Nolen are also included.

Biographical Note

Dr. Hugh Ayer was born on March 8, 1924. Dr. Ayer graduated from Calhoun, Kentucky High School in 1942. He received his Bachelor's degree in 1948 from Western Kentucky University. His Master's and PhD (1950 and 1957) were earned at Indiana University. Ayer was a history professor at Culver Military Academy from 1952-1958. Afterwards he came to NTSU and taught history from 1958-1990. Ayer was also a Chairman of the Division of Social Science and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Hugh Ayer passed away on July 14, 2014.

Subject/Index Terms

Access Information

Access Restrictions:

This collection is not restricted.

Use Restrictions:

Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Special Collections department. Copyright restrictions may apply.

Physical Access Note:

This collection is stored off-site and requires a minimum of 24 hour notice prior to use.

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Administrative Information

Repository:	University Archives
Accruals:	90-011, 92-017
Acquisition Source:	Hugh Ayer
Acquisition Method:	Gift
Preferred Citation:	Hugh Ayer Papers, University of North Texas Special Collections
Finding Aid Revision History:	This finding aid was revised in September 2017 by Hailey LaRock to clarify the collection content, amend spelling errors and dates, and add other missing information. May 2018 by Nicole Yatsonsky - added Boxes 2-4, updated Scope/Content

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Papers of NTSU history professor, Dr. Hugh Ayer.

Barcode: 642090
- Folder 1: Dr. Hugh Ayer Obituary, 2014-07-14 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 2: George Washington Poster, 1951 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
  
  Print of "General Order Issued by General George Washington in New Your, July 1776"
- Folder 3: Bibliographies, 1950-undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
  
  Student written bibliography papers.
- Folder 4: Lists of Research Books, 1972-1975 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 5: Class Assignments and Syllabus, 1963-undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 6: List of Transparencies; Time article, 1955-undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 7: American Colonial Parliamentary Legislation Outline, undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
  
  An outline of information for a history class.
- Folder 8: University Seal Design, 1980 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
  
  Notes, correspondence, and printed designs of the university seal with constructive criticism. The university seal was to be used on awards, documents, and on the university mace.
- Folder 9: University Stage Design Blueprints, 1980 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
  
  Blue Print: Moved to map case folder: 642106
- Folder 10: Correspondence (1 of 2), 1965 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 11: Correspondence (2 of 2), 1966-1980 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 12: Inauguration Documents, 1980-1987 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
  
  Correspondence, notes, and lists that document the process of a presidential inauguration at the University of North Texas.
- Folder 13: Inauguration, 1980 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
  
  Correspondence, lists, invitations, and plans that document the inauguration of President Vandiver.
- Folder 14: Inauguration of President Nolen, 1971 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
  
  Speeches, press releases, correspondence, a program for Nolen's inauguration, a program for President Calgaard's inauguration at Trinity University, and photographs (Nolen prepared for the inaugural ceremony by Texas Governor Preston Smith and Lieutenant Govenor Ben Barnes; Board of Regents Chair A. M. Willis presents President C. C. Nolen with a ten carat medallion).
- Folder 15: "A National Program for the Publication of the Papers of American Leaders", 1951 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
Box 2 Request Reading Room Access

Barcode: 708038
- Folder 1: Correspondence, 1943-1953 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 2: Correspondence, 1954 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 3: Correspondence, 1955-1956 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 4: Correspondence, 1957 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 5: Correspondence, 1958 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 6: Correspondence, 1959 - 1961 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 7: Correspondence, 1962 - 1963 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 8: Correspondence, 1964 - 1965 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 9: Correspondence, 1966 - 1967 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 10: Correspondence, 1968-1969 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 11: Correspondence, 1970-1981 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 12: Correspondence, 1982 - 1984 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 13: Correspondence, 1985 - 1987 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 14: Correspondence, 1988-1991 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 15: Correspondence, 1992-1995 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 16: Correspondence, 1996 - 1999 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 17: Correspondence, 2000-2001 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 18: Correspondence, 2002 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 19: Correspondence, 2003 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 20: Correspondence, 2004 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 21: Correspondence, 2005 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 22: Correspondence, 2006 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 23: Correspondence, 2007 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 24: Correspondence, 2008 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
Box 3 Request Reading Room Access

Barcode: 708093
- Folder 1: Correspondence, 2009 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 2: Correspondence, 2010 - 2011 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 3: Historical Park Foundation of Denton County - Board of Directors, 2002-2004 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 4: Historical Park Foundation of Denton County - Board of Directors, 2005-2006 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 5: Historical Park Foundation of Denton County - Board of Directors, 2007 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 6: Letters of Recommendation - A-G, 1959-1976 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 7: Letters of Recommendation - H-M, 1959-1976 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 8: Letters of Recommendation - N-Z, 1959-1976 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 9: Salvation Army Advisory Board, 1999 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 10: Salvation Army Advisory Board, 2000 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 11: Salvation Army Advisory Board, 2001 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 12: Salvation Army Advisory Board, 2002 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 13: Salvation Army Advisory Board, 2003 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 14: Salvation Army Advisory Board, 2004 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 15: Elders Chairman, 2003-2004 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 16: First Christian Church, 1993-2002 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
  
  Constitution, Organization Handbook
- Folder 17: First Christian Church Official Board (1 of 2), 1999-2003 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 18: First Christian Church Official Board (2 of 2), 2003-2007 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 19: Pulpit Committee, 2001 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 20: Worship Materials, 1961-2013 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
  
  Elder's Prayers, Devotionals, Meeting Material
- Folder 21: Community Food Center - Board of Directors, 2000 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 22: Community Food Center - Board of Directors, 2003 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 23: Community Food Center - Board of Directors, 2004-2006 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 24: Community Food Center - Board of Directors, 2007 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
Box 4 Request Reading Room Access

Barcode: 708040
- Folder 1: Jones Farm, 1997-1999 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 2: Friends of UNT Libraries, 2005-2006 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 3: UNT: CAS Emeritus Faculty Council, 2003-2007 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 4: HPFB: Long Range Planning Committee, 1998-2007 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 5: HPFB: Long Range Planning Committee - Working File, 2005-2008 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 6: Hugh M. Ayer resume, 1985-1988 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 7: Kiwanis Club items, 1984-1985 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 8: Joseph Rhodes Buchanan - Thesis spinoffs, 1952-1962 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 9: Dissertation Spinoffs, 1952-1963 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 10: Book Reviews, 1949-1974 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 11: "Spectrum" newsletter, 1987-2002 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services
- Folder 12: A Miscellany of Writings and Presentations, 1966-1983 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Hugh Ayer Papers, 1943-2013

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Box 1 Request Reading Room Access

Folder 1: Dr. Hugh Ayer Obituary, 2014-07-14 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 2: George Washington Poster, 1951 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 3: Bibliographies, 1950-undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 4: Lists of Research Books, 1972-1975 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 5: Class Assignments and Syllabus, 1963-undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 6: List of Transparencies; Time article, 1955-undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 7: American Colonial Parliamentary Legislation Outline, undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 8: University Seal Design, 1980 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 9: University Stage Design Blueprints, 1980 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 10: Correspondence (1 of 2), 1965 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 11: Correspondence (2 of 2), 1966-1980 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 12: Inauguration Documents, 1980-1987 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 13: Inauguration, 1980 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 14: Inauguration of President Nolen, 1971 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 15: "A National Program for the Publication of the Papers of American Leaders", 1951 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Box 2 Request Reading Room Access

Folder 1: Correspondence, 1943-1953 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 2: Correspondence, 1954 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 3: Correspondence, 1955-1956 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 4: Correspondence, 1957 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 5: Correspondence, 1958 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 6: Correspondence, 1959 - 1961 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 7: Correspondence, 1962 - 1963 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 8: Correspondence, 1964 - 1965 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 9: Correspondence, 1966 - 1967 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 10: Correspondence, 1968-1969 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 11: Correspondence, 1970-1981 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 12: Correspondence, 1982 - 1984 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 13: Correspondence, 1985 - 1987 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 14: Correspondence, 1988-1991 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 15: Correspondence, 1992-1995 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 16: Correspondence, 1996 - 1999 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 17: Correspondence, 2000-2001 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 18: Correspondence, 2002 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 19: Correspondence, 2003 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 20: Correspondence, 2004 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 21: Correspondence, 2005 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 22: Correspondence, 2006 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 23: Correspondence, 2007 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 24: Correspondence, 2008 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Box 3 Request Reading Room Access

Folder 1: Correspondence, 2009 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 2: Correspondence, 2010 - 2011 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 3: Historical Park Foundation of Denton County - Board of Directors, 2002-2004 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 4: Historical Park Foundation of Denton County - Board of Directors, 2005-2006 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 5: Historical Park Foundation of Denton County - Board of Directors, 2007 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 6: Letters of Recommendation - A-G, 1959-1976 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 7: Letters of Recommendation - H-M, 1959-1976 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 8: Letters of Recommendation - N-Z, 1959-1976 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 9: Salvation Army Advisory Board, 1999 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 10: Salvation Army Advisory Board, 2000 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 11: Salvation Army Advisory Board, 2001 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 12: Salvation Army Advisory Board, 2002 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 13: Salvation Army Advisory Board, 2003 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 14: Salvation Army Advisory Board, 2004 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 15: Elders Chairman, 2003-2004 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 16: First Christian Church, 1993-2002 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 17: First Christian Church Official Board (1 of 2), 1999-2003 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 18: First Christian Church Official Board (2 of 2), 2003-2007 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

Folder 19: Pulpit Committee, 2001 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

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