Michael Thomas Fullan Photographs

Collection

Identifier: 1005

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of glass-plate photos, prints, and CDs.

Dates

1870 - 1933

Creator

Fullan, Michael Thomas (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Michael Thomas Fullan was a student, assistant, and faculty member at Auburn University around the turn of the century. As a student, he earned a B.S. in 1896, and a M.E. in 1899. While still an assistant, he founded the Auburn Band and led it from 1897 to 1905. Fullan was known as "Auburn's John Phillip Sousa." In addition to the band, he instructed classes from 1897 to 1933. He taught mechanical design and machine drawing. As an engineer, he was sought-after and delivered lectures throughout the Southeast. He was even reputed to have worked with the Wright brothers during one of their visits in 1907.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This finding aid is organized by accessions. Each accession represents an addition to the collection. Each accession also represents a transfer of physical and legal custody of archival materials from the donor(s) to Auburn University Special Collections and Archives.