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Gus (Zielke) Howard collection
Collection
Identifier: 04.GZH
Abstract
The Gus (Zilke) Howard collection contains a 1927 Aurora, clippings for the Michigan State Normal College Gymnastics team, programs from events on campus and events where Mr. Howard performed, and other clipped articles about athletics in Michigan and Michigan State Normal College. Mr. Howard was born in c. 1905 and graduated from Detroit Eastern High School and attended Michigan State Normal College as Gus Zilke. He was a member of the gymnastics team and...
Dates:
1925 - 1967; Majority of material found within 1925 - 1927
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Department records
Collection
Identifier: 08.HPERD
Abstract
The Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance department records documents one of the oldest departments of Eastern Michigan University. The Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance department began with a formal course in "Elements of Physical Education" as early as 1868. In the 1870s classes in Physiology were offered through the Natural Science Department. By 1894 a new gymnasium had been built and the Department of Physical...
Dates:
1850 - 2005
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Jack Weiss collection
Collection
Identifier: 013.JW
Abstract
The Jack Weiss collection contains one letterman blanket that belonged to Weiss while he attended Michigan State Normal College. Weiss lettered in both football and track and field. He was number 64 on the football team and play for four years. Weiss competed in the weights division of track and field for three years. He graduated from MSNC in 1950.
Dates:
1946 - 1950
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
James Balten, Sr. collection
Collection
Identifier: 03.JB
Abstract
James J. Balten, Sr. born September 13, 1915 and graduated from Akron New York High School. During his time at the Normal College he was a member of the Phi Delta Pi fraternity and the Physical Education Club, held the position of lineman on the football team where he lettered in the fall of 1936, '37 and '38 and threw shotput for the Track and Field team (1938, '39). He graduated in 1939 with a Bacelor of Science degree in Physical Education. Balten served in the 505th Bomb Group during...
Dates:
1936 - 1939
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
John Harold Goodsman collection
Collection
Identifier: 013.JHG
Abstract
The John Harold Goodsman collection contains several letterman sweaters and blanket that belonged to Goodsman while he attended Michigan State Normal College (MSNC) from 1935-39. Goodsman, nicknamed "Red" by his team, lettered in tennis and band. He played tennis for three of his four years attending the school. He was captain of the tennis team for two of his three years participating. Goodsman graduated from MSNC in 1939.
Dates:
unknown
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Laurence N. Smith collection
Collection
Identifier: 010.LS
Abstract
Laurence N. Smith has gained national recognition as a pioneer in marketing of non-profit institutions and service organizations as well as his work in executive development and Transformation Management. Smith worked for Eastern Michigan University in the capacity of Vice President for University Marketing and Student Affairs starting in 1975 where he had overall leadership responsibility for strategic University marketing, communication and media relations, as well as student affairs. The...
Dates:
1975 - 2000
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Lloyd W. Olds papers
Collection
Identifier: 010.LWO
Abstract
Lloyd W. Olds was an alumni, faculty member, and athletic coach at Eastern Michigan University. Dr. Olds joined the EMU faculty in 1921 and worked in the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, of which he served as the department chair from 1956 to 1963. Olds was also a track and field coach at EMU and served as an associate coach of the US Olympics track and field team in 1932. Notably, Olds established the first collegiate intramural athletics department in 1921,...
Dates:
1932 - 1982
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Michigan State Normal College Track and Field Uniform
Collection
Identifier: 03.TFU
Abstract
The Michigan State Normal College Track and Field Uniform collection contains one sweater and one pair of shorts. This uniform would have been worn by a men's track and field team member between 1935-1965
Dates:
1935 - 1955
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Olds-Robb Student Recreation-Intramural Complex records
Collection
Identifier: 015.ORSRIC
Abstract
The Olds-Robb Student Recreation-Intramural Complex is a building on Eastern Michigan University's campus, which was constructed and dedicated in 1982. It was originally named for Lloyd W. Olds, a head of the Department of Physical Education, the track coach, and the founder of the Intramural program. The building was renovated in 1991, and renamed in 1993 to include an acknowledgement of Board of Regents member Richard Robb. The materials in the collection...
Dates:
1977 - 2012
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Richard "Dick" Schwarze photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: 010.RS
Abstract
The Richard "Dick" Schwarze photograph collection contains photographic formats from the campus photographer Dick Schwarze taken during his time as campus photographer from 1970-2006. Subjects represented in the collection include campus and community events, student life, and campus grounds and facilities. Also included in the collection are a significant number of headshots of faculty and staff, including University President William E. Shelton. The collection contains color as...
Dates:
1970 - 2007
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives