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Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 010.JN
Abstract
John A. Nist was a professor of English at Eastern Michigan University from 1952-1962. Born in Chicago in 1925, Nist received his degrees from DePaul University and Indiana University and taught courses in linguistic science, creative writing, old English and Medievial writing. He was the faculty advisor to the English Club and was responsible for bringing to campus the Delta chapter of the honor fraternity Lambda Iota Tau. Married to Joan Stidham, the couple had four boys, two of which...
Dates:
1954 - 1962
Collection
Identifier: 05.TM
Abstract
This collection contains material related to the M. Thelma McAndless Distinguished Professor Chair in the Humanities (1988-2012). It includes newspaper clippings and biographical information about many individual holders of the Chair, notices of courses offered and lectures presented during their term at EMU, as well as nomination forms and paperwork, biographical information about McAndless and the history of the Chair, and publicity material for fundraising...
Dates:
1988 - 2012
Collection
Identifier: 07.NH
Abstract
Papers, publications, and research material from the collection of Nathan Harvey, professor and head of the Department of Pedagogy at Michigan State Normal College. Harvey was born in Toledo, IL in 1860, and began his career at MSNC in 1904, eventually retiring in 1925. He died in 1942. His research interests included psychology, physiology, and the history of education in America. Harvey's extensive collection of early textbooks was later donated the...
Dates:
1842 - 1983
Collection
Identifier: 010.PGB
Abstract
The P. George Bird papers is a selection of materials documenting the 52 year career of Paul George Bird as a member of the teaching faculty in the Communication, Media and Theatre Arts department at Eastern Michigan University. When Bird joined the faculty at the Michigan State Normal College in 1955 he joined the then Speech and Drama Department which oversaw the Theatre program performing at Roosevelt School. Bird assisted with the design of both Quirk and...
Dates:
1950 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1955 - 1980
Collection
Identifier: 05.PH
Abstract
Publications, research material, administrative files, and biographical information related to Paul E. Hubbell (1891-1993), history professor at Michigan State Normal College from 1923-1958 who turned to writing poetry after his retirement. Born in Virginia, Hubbell served in the U.S. Army during World War I and taught Modern History after his graduation from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. The collection includes drafts and final versions of...
Dates:
1916 - 1993
Collection
Identifier: 010.RO
Abstract
The Richard "Dick" Oltmanns collection are slide presentations created and given by Richard Oltmanns while on the faculty of Eastern Michigan University on campus and in the community. Oltmanns who was a graduate of the Michigan State Normal College returned to campus in 1956 and joined the faculty in the College of Education and the Library where he was the coordinator of Media Services. Materials in the collection are complete slide sets of...
Dates:
1960 - 1988
Collection
Identifier: 013.SD
Abstract
The Student Declaration records are composed of cards, arranged alphabetically, that include each student's name, signature certifying their intention to teach in the state of Michigan, their home residence, and church. On the back of each card is a transcript demonstrating their completion of coursework; included is the course title, date, grade, and the initials of the teacher.
Dates:
1872 - 1875
Collection
Identifier: 01.TEA
Abstract
The Teaching Excellence Awards collection consists of a trophy given at Eastern Michigan University to faculty; candidates are nominated by alumni and students, and seven faculty members are awarded every year.
Dates:
2012 - 2012
Collection
Identifier: 010.UTFO
Abstract
The University Teaching Faculty Organization, originally named the College Teaching Faculty of Eastern Michigan College, was created in 1958 to provide a forum in which teaching faculty could "deliberate upon and prepare recommendations concerning the instructional program of the College and other matters which may come within its area of professional interest." The Organization met outside the structure of the Faculty Council and was ultimately disbanded in 1961 as the institution...
Dates:
1958 - 1960
Collection
Identifier: 010.WS
Abstract
The William H. Sherzer papers document Sherzer's personal and professional life. Sherzer taught geology and was head of the natural sciences at Michigan State Normal College from 1892-1932. His collection includes clippings, biographical information, correspondence, photographs, Sherzer's publications and resource publications. The collection is arranged alphabetically. Records date from 1885-1968.
Dates:
1892 - 1932