Contents
- Descriptive Summary
- Biographical note
- Scope and Contents note
- Processing Information note
- Related Archival Materials note
- Indexed Terms
Collection Access
Frank Untermyer papers
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Frank Untermyer papers
- Identifier
- BMRC.ROOSEVELT.UNTERMYER
- Repository
- Roosevelt University
- Language
- English
- Size
- 10.0 Linear feet
- Dates
- 1946-2006
- Creator
- Untermyer, Frank
Biographical note
Frank Untermyer taught Political Science at Roosevelt University from 1946-1982. He was instrumental in the founding of the University and actively recruited African American and African students. He focused on African politics, taught in Ghana in 1960 and had close relations to Ghana government officials. After his death, it was discovered that he secretly provided scholarships for African students to study at Roosevelt.
Scope and Contents note
This collection includes correspondence to and from Roosevelt administration, a majority involving University President, Edward Sparling. It also includes correspondence related with his contacts and teaching experience in Africa.
Processing Information note
This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2009 December 14 by Lisa Calahan and Bergis Jules.