William Walker Ayer, Jr. Papers

William Walker Ayer, Jr. Papers

1940-1941

1.27 linear feet

Collection Number 169

Prepared by Patricia A. Threatt
January 2004

CITATION: William Walker Ayer, Jr. Papers, Collection No. 169, Box number, Folder number, Archives and Special Collections Department, Frazar Memorial Library, McNeese State University.

Archives and Special Collections Department
Frazar Memorial Library
McNeese State University

Biographical Sketch

William Walker Ayer, Jr., b. 1923, attended McNeese Junior College from 1940 to1941 and in 1946 before transferring to LSU. Ayer was a member of the football team and played a part in “Clarence,” a comedy performed by the MJC Dramatics Department. During World War II, Ayer served as a B-26 Marauder and an A-26 Invader Medium Bomber Pilot in Europe.

Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of Contraband (newspaper) clippings from Ayer’s years at MJC (1940-1941) and an MJC football sweater (1940).

Container List

Box	Folder	Description
1	1	Newspaper clippings: November 20, 1940: Article on an MJC scrimmage. May 24, 1941: Photo of students performing “Clarence.” May 30, 1941: Photo of students performing “Clarence” and articles on the football team.
		Red and gold football letter sweater.

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