This collection consists of papers related to Claude Simpson's work with the African Scholarship Program of American Universities (ASPAU), material related to his research on the gavel in American legal history, Simpson's memoirs about his time at WSU under President Wilson Compton, and Simpson's obituary.
Claude Simpson graduated from Washington State College in 1941 before going on to teach high school. He returned to WSC in 1943 and became the first admissions director in 1946. Eventually, Simpson also became registrar and held both positions until his retirement in 1970.
The African Scholarship Program of American Universities (ASPAU) was a program which tested and interviewed candidates from various African countries and, upon selecting them, placed them at various universities across the United States. In 1963-1964, Claude Simpson was invited by the ASPAU to travel to Africa as a member of the selection committee.
This collection is open and available for research use.
The collection is arranged in a single series by subject.
Copyright restrictions apply.
James Feller processed this collection in 2018.
The Washington State University Registrar's Office transferred this collection to the WSU Libraries in 1984 (MS.1984.20).
[item description]; Claude Simpson Papers, 1964-1971; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries; Pullman, WA.