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Bertha Goodison Hall materials

 Collection
Identifier: 015.BGH

Abstract

The Bertha Goodison Hall materials includes floorplans and elevations, as well as a brick colleted when Goodison Hall was dismanteled in 1998. Goodison Residence Hall and King Residence Hall were among the first dormitories built on Eastern Michigan's campus with Works Progress Administration labor in the late 1930s. Constructed as women's housing Goodison and King Halls were designed in the shape of two opposing Us creating the first two-room dormitory suites in the state with each suite including a bedroom with an adjoining study. Goodison was dismantled in 1998 to make way for the Everett L. Marshall Building.

Dates

  • Creation: 1939 - 1998

Conditions Governing Access

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

Extent

3.4 Linear Feet (1 object, 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

For materials realted to Goodison Hall see the Residence Hall Scrapbooks [04.RH]: https://aspace.emich.edu/repositories/2/resources/748

Title
Bertha Goodison Hall materials
Status
Completed
Author
Sloane Alexander
Date
21 March 2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Script of description
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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