018. Special Collections
Record Group
Identifier: 018
Found in 39 Collections and/or Records:
National Council for Preservation Education records
Collection
Identifier: 018.NCPE
Abstract
The National Council for Preservation Education records (NCPE) consists of materials related to the organizations foundation and historic preservation activities, efforts and events. The materials in the collection span from 1985 to 2010 with the bulk of the collection dating from 1992 to 2004. The materials reflect the organizations involvement in important events, such as the creation of the organization and the James Marston Fitch Award, annual/collaborative...
Dates:
1985 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1992 - 2004
Remember 9/11 Banner collection
Collection
Identifier: 018.RB
Abstract
The Remember 9/11 Banners were displayed at on Eastern Michigan University's campus, following the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. The banners were signed by students, faculty, and staff.
Dates:
2001 - 2001
Robin Nott papers
Collection
Identifier: 018.RN
Abstract
Materials in the Robin Nott papers (1965-2015) consist of Nott's time as a student at Western Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University, and document his later life as a teacher of drama and theater at Gull Lake High School in Richland, Michigan. The collection is arranged in two series: Performing Arts Comapny records and Personal Papers. The Performing Arts Company series includes promotional materials, production materials,...
Dates:
1965 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1987 - 2014
Susan Wineberg collection
Collection
Identifier: 018.SW
Abstract
The Susan Wineberg collection consist of materials relating to her academic pursuits in the Historic Preservation program at Eastern Michigan University, personal travel, preservation efforts, and her involvement with the Preservation Ladies preservation group, Ann Arbor Historic District Commission and Washtenaw County Historical District. In addition, this collection contains materials collected on various trips throughout the United States of America and...
Dates:
1885 - 2022; Majority of material found within 1990 - 2006
Annabelle Sumera manuscript collection
Collection
Identifier: 018.AS
Abstract
Annabelle Sumera who died in 2005 was a 1942 graduate of Michigan State Normal School and 1964 teacher of the year. She was a longtime resident, a principal, and elementary school teacher in Birmingham, Michigan before retiring to write poetry and childrens books, rhymes, and short stories. The Annabelle Sumera Book Collection range from 1970 to 2005 and contains clippings, two childrens books authored by Sumera and two compilations of essays, poems and rhymes...
Dates:
1970 - 2005
The Norma collection
Collection
Identifier: 018.N
Abstract
The Norma collection contains historical documents collected by the mother of anonymous donors. Norma started collecting autographs as a young girl, corresponding with local dignitaries and celebrities. Later, motivated by a keen interest in history, she began collecting signatures of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and branched out to signatures of other historically prominent figures. The 45 documents in the collection are organized by last name and include the date signed...
Dates:
1759 - 1937; Majority of material found within 1759 - 1840
Virginia R. Allan papers
Collection
Identifier: 018.VRA
Abstract
Virginia R. Allan was involved in women's rights and other political movements pertaining to equality. She holds an honorary doctorate from Eastern Michigan University and served as regent of EMU from 1964 to 1974.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1964 - 1973
W. Scott Westerman audio collection
Collection
Identifier: 018.ScW
Abstract
The W. Scott Westerman audio collection consists of over 4,100 individually recorded radio news broadcasts documented on 1/4" master tape reels and cassette tapes. Between 1954 and 1976, Rev. W. Scott Westerman Sr. recorded directly from radio programs in his livingroom. Topics included in the collection range from the American Civil Rights Movement and presidential debates, to sporting events and nature sounds. Notably, all of the Ann Arbor Board of...
Dates:
1954 - 1979
Wild Swan Theater collection
Collection
Identifier: 018.WST
Scope and Contents
The Wild Swan Theater collection includes materials related to the form and function of the Wild Swan Theater during its 40 years of operation. Materials are dated from 1980 to 2021 and contain financials, administrative records, and documents related to plays and productions performed by the theater. Included in the collection are photographs, scripts, realia, budgets, contracts, strategic plans, and bylaws.The Wild Swan...
Dates:
1980 - 2021