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May 17, 1943
The Ypsilanti Daily Press
Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan
What is this article about?
Seven women graduated from a government-sponsored University mapping class in Ann Arbor on May 17. Three local graduates accepted or considered Army Map Service positions. Professors Sherlock and Morrison were involved in the ceremony.
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Ann Arbor, May 17—Certificates have just been received by seven women, members of the third government-sponsored University class in mapping, with graduating exercises in the West Engineering Building.
Three of the seven are from Ann Arbor, Mrs. Marlen Wren has accepted a position with the Army Map Service at Washington; Miss Ruth Hollister will take an Army position at either Syracuse, N. Y., or Tulsa, Okla.; and Miss Edna E. Clement is undecided on an Army Map Service offer.
Prof. Robert H. Sherlock of the civil engineering department was speaker at the graduation exercises. Prof. Roger L. Morrison of the highway engineering and transportation department is administrator of the mapping course.
Three of the seven are from Ann Arbor, Mrs. Marlen Wren has accepted a position with the Army Map Service at Washington; Miss Ruth Hollister will take an Army position at either Syracuse, N. Y., or Tulsa, Okla.; and Miss Edna E. Clement is undecided on an Army Map Service offer.
Prof. Robert H. Sherlock of the civil engineering department was speaker at the graduation exercises. Prof. Roger L. Morrison of the highway engineering and transportation department is administrator of the mapping course.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Women Graduates
Mapping Class
Army Map Service
University Ceremony
Ann Arbor
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Marlen Wren
Miss Ruth Hollister
Miss Edna E. Clement
Prof. Robert H. Sherlock
Prof. Roger L. Morrison
Where did it happen?
Ann Arbor
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Marlen Wren
Miss Ruth Hollister
Miss Edna E. Clement
Prof. Robert H. Sherlock
Prof. Roger L. Morrison
Location
Ann Arbor
Event Date
May 17
Story Details
Seven women received certificates from the third government-sponsored University mapping class, with graduation in the West Engineering Building. Three Ann Arbor locals pursued Army Map Service positions, while professors delivered speeches and administered the course.