Scope and Contents This collection contains papers documenting the research and teaching activities of William F. Raney, professor of history at Lawrence University from 1920 to 1955. The bulk of the collection consists of papers related to Raney's research and writing of a history of Lawrence University from 1955 until his death in 1962, including note cards, primary source materials, and drafts. Some materials related to his research and writing of Wisconsin: A Story of Progress...

Scope and Contents This collection contains materials documenting Pacific Crest Trail expedition carried out by Reid Abrams, class of 1977, and James Cowen, class of 1976, from April to September, 1975. Abrams, a biology major, and Cowen, a geology major, hiked 2,500 miles of the trail. Materials include articles, photographs, field reports, and over 100 maps showing the route that Abrams and Cowen hiked.