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Class of 1892 Photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: 013.CP

Scope and Contents

The Class of 1892 Photograph collection was created for display at the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893 in Chicago, Illinois. The photographic prints were displayed to demonstrate the campus, facilities, and practices at Michigan State Normal College. Most of the photographs show classrooms, with and without students, in the Old Main Building (also known as Old Pierce Hall) and the Conservatory building.

The Class of 1892 Photograph collection has been kept in its original physical order. Each cardboard mount has a number printed on the back, and these have been noted in the arrangement and description, although the physical arrangement did/does not reflect this numbering system. The photographs have been divided into four series: Architecture, Student Groups, Classes and Training School.

Dates

  • Creation: 1892 - 1892

Conditions Governing Access

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

Administrative history

The Class of 1892 Photograph collection was created for display at the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893 in Chicago, Illinois. The photographic prints were displayed to demonstrate the campus, facilities, and practices at Michigan State Normal College. Most of the photographs show classrooms, with and without students, in the Old Main Building (also known as Old Pierce Hall) and the Conservatory building.

Extent

5.8 Linear Feet (7 flat boxes, 1 oversize folder )

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Class of 1892 Photograph collection consists of photograhic prints attached to original cardboard mounts, depicting the class of 1892 at Michigan State Normal School, particularly classroom instruction.

Title
Class of 1892 Photograph collection
Status
Completed
Author
Natalie Morath
Date
2012 October 1
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
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