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Faculty Men's Club records

 Collection
Identifier: 010.FMC

Scope and Contents

The Faculty Men's Club records include meeting minutes, a brief history of the club, attendance records, and dues receipts from 1926 to 1957.

The Faculty Men's Club records include one file of loose materials and two bound volumes. The History folder includes materials regarding the history and founding of the club. The 1926-1942 and 1942-1957 folders include bound materials from this period, specifically meeting minutes, dues receipts, membership lists, and notices. Materials in these bound volumes are arranged from newest to oldest within the volume.

Dates

  • Creation: 1926 - 1957

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to use through the University Archives.

Administrative History

This organization, originally called the "League of Youth", was established as a dinner club of young faculty men in 1924. The Club had a limited introductory membership of 24, but as the faculty grew in size, the membership increased. Regular meetings consisted of programs largely provided by the members themselves with occasional guest speakers. The club also sponsored an All Faculty Men's Dinner in the fall and two picnics in the spring and summer terms. Around 1940 membership was open to all men on the faculty, and payment of dues became optional. Guest speakers now provide a major share of the programs. The original aims and objects of the club include: promoting acquaintance and fellowship among all the men of the faculty; promoting inter-departmental understanding; familiarizing the new men on the faculty with the history, aims and traditions of Michigan State Normal College; promoting harmony among staff members and fostering the supporting educational and administrative policies without bias.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 archive box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This organization, originally called the "League of Youth", was established as a dinner club of young faculty men in 1924. The original aims and objects of the club include: promoting acquaintance and fellowship among all the men of the faculty; promoting inter-departmental understanding; familiarizing the new men on the faculty with the history, aims and traditions of Michigan State Normal College; promoting harmony among staff members and fostering the supporting educational and administrative policies without bias. The Faculty Men's Club records include meeting minutes, a brief history of the club, attendance records, and dues receipts from 1926 to 1957.

Title
Faculty Men's Club records
Status
Completed
Author
Courtney Dornburg, Natalie Morath
Date
2012 January 12
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository

Contact:
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673