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Jane Schmiedeke papers
Collection
Identifier: 018.JS
Abstract
The Jane Schmiedeke papers consists of materials relating to her preservation efforts in Ypsilanti, Michigan from 1974 through 2009. The majority of the materials are centered on the foundation, operation and preservation activities of the Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation (YHF), preservation of the Towner House, her time on the Ypsilanti Historic District Commission (YHDC), and the controversy between the YHDC and the National Bank of Ypsilanti. This collection...
Dates:
1974 - 2009; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2006
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Mary Culver papers
Collection
Identifier: 018.MC
Abstract
The Mary Culver papers contain resource materials and research files created and collected by Culver while attending and teaching in the Historic Preservation Graduate Program at Eastern Michigan University. The papers include information related to local historic districts, sites, and organizations. Culver was particularly interested in Greek Revival architecture in southeast Michigan. Records date from 1980 through 2000, with the bulk of materials dating from...
Dates:
1980 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1990 - 1999
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Sherzer Hall records
Collection
Identifier: 015.ShH
Abstract
Built in 1903 to house the Department of Natural Sciences, the building was designed by E. W. Arnold of Battle Creek, In 1922, the Natural Science Building was further updated when a 10-inch refactor telescope was installed on roof of building. Renamed in 1957 for Dr. William H. Sherzer, professor of geology and head of the Department of Natural Sciences (1892-1932), the building has sustained two fires one in 1973 and another which almost destroyed the building in 1989. Sherzer Hall, home...
Dates:
1903 - 2010
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Ted J. Ligibel papers
Collection
Identifier: 010.TJL
Abstract
Dr. Ted Ligibel was a professor in the Historic Preservation Program at Eastern Michigan University. Dr. Ligibel began his career at EMU in 1991, rising to director of the Historic Preservation program in 1999. He held this position until 2017 as he transitioned to retirement. In addition to overseeing the largest graduate HP program in the United States, Dr. Ligibel was also involved in numerous local, state, and national preservation projects. His papers are dated from 1985 to 2017 and...
Dates:
1985 - 2017
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives