William H. Lighty Papers

Description

Papers of William Lighty, a pioneer in the field of adult education who was on the administrative staff of the Extension Division of the University of Wisconsin from 1906 to 1937 and exerted a marked influence on its development. The bulk of the collection derives from the period between 1910 and 1930 and is composed of Lighty's personal, business, and professional correspondence; his articles and speeches; and records of the Extension Division.

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Alternative Title

William H. Lighty Papers

Documents in this collection

Addams updates Lighty on her travel plans to Waukegan and Madison.

Addams tells Lighty her travel plans for next week so that he can arrange for their meeting.

Addams continues to try to arrange a meeting with Lighty, but she will be out of town on Wednesday.

Addams will give the Hutchinson memorial address if the dates of the memorial meeting work with her schedule, but she requires advice on what to write.

Sterns writes to Addams about Frank A. Hutchins and the memorial meeting that is being held in his honor and requests that the date be changed.

Addams asks Lighty to arrange for more speakers at Frank Hutchins' memorial.

Addams regrets agreeing to speak at a memorial service for Frank Hutchins because she did not know him. She suggests having other speakers added who had personal connections.

Addams is pleased that the meeting went well.

A stenographer's transcript of a tribute by Addams given at the memorial for Frank Hutchins.