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Center for the Study of Contemporary Issues records

 Collection
Identifier: 010.CSCI

Abstract

The Center for the Study of Contemporary Issues records include documents relevant to the center's operations from 1970 to its disbandment in 1975. The collection contains annual reports, catalogs, advertisement tools, and other materials. It is valuable to the study of organization mandates and internal processes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1970 - 1976

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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

Administrative History Note

The Center for the Study of Contemporary Issues was established in 1970 to study major contemporary issues in America. Topics included drug abuse, violence, women's rights, poverty, technology, and other hot-button isues of the 1970s. The center offered elective courses, with faculty and graduate students at the helm of the organization. The Center for the Study of Contemporary Issues also recruited community volunteers, until it was dissolved in 1975.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 archive box)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Center for the Study of Contemporary Issues records
Status
Completed
Author
Mia Colavito
Date
24 January 2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

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