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Campus Development records
Collection
Identifier: 015.CD
Abstract
Michigan State Normal School was founded in 1849 in Ypsilanti, MI, and the Campus Development records include materials from the founding of the school and development of the original campus property, as well as subsequent changes and developments to the campus through 2002. The collection includes newspaper clippings, news releases, campus project plans, and campus master plans. Formats included in the collection range from paper documents, black and white...
Dates:
1849 - 2002
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Campus slide collection
Collection
Identifier: 013.Ca
Abstract
The Campus Slide collection consists of color and black and white slides of campus views and buildings at Eastern Michigan University. Some slides are dated, and the collection also includes a few slide reproductions of maps and drawings of campus.
Dates:
1890 - 1908
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Charles McKenny Union records
Collection
Identifier: 015.CMKU
Abstract
Originally built in the early 1930s as a student union through funds raised by alumni, the Charles McKenny building now houses various administrative offices, student services, and classrooms on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. Construction began in 1930 and the building was dedicated in 1931. The Charles McKenny Union records pertain largely to the original planning and construction of the building and the several renovation projects that took place...
Dates:
1930 - 2012
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Eastern Michigan University Building photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: 015.B
Abstract
The Eastern Michigan University Building photograph collection documents the architectural heritage of the campus of Eastern Michigan University, the Michigan State Normal College and the Michigan State Normal School. From the nationally recognized Historic District at the core of campus to the late 20th century renovations and additions both on and off campus; this collection documents the photographic history of the buildings on campus, their initial and...
Dates:
1860 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1920 - 1970
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Frederic H. Pease Auditorium records
Collection
Identifier: 015.FHPA
Abstract
The Frederic H. Pease Auditorium is a building on the Eastern Michigan University campus that hosts musical and dramatic events. The building was originally called Pierce Auditorium, but was renamed in 1915 to honor Frederic H. Pease, a professor of music and head of the Conservatory of Music. The records include facilities planning and maintenance materials that include technical data and renovation project materials, as well as publicity and outreach...
Dates:
1914 - 2012
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Historic Preservation Program records
Collection
Identifier: 05.HP
Abstract
The Historic Preservation Program records document the graduate program in the Department of Geography and Geology whose course offerings focus on a variety of areas in the field of Historic Preservation. The collection documents the administration and history of the program as it was first offered in 1980 as a 36 credit-hour Master of Science degree program with Marshall McLennan as its program director to present day with not only the Master of Science degree...
Dates:
1979 - 2015
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Physical Plant records
Collection
Identifier: 015.PP
Abstract
The Eastern Michigan University Physical Plant maintains the physical environment on EMU's campus, including the exteriors and interiors of buildings, parking facilities, and landscaping. The Physical Plant records include materials related to the maintenance of the campus, as well as the administration of the Physical Plant Division.
Dates:
1938 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1991 - 2010
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Starkweather Hall records
Collection
Identifier: 015.SH
Abstract
Starkweather Hall is the oldest building on Eastern Michigan University's campus, having been built between 1895-1896 and dedicated in 1897. Mary Ann Starkweather, a local philanthropist, donated the funds to erect the building on behalf of the Student Christian Association (SCA). Operation of the building was later transferred to the Office of Religious Life, which dissolved in 1976. The Starkweather Hall records contain materials relating to the...
Dates:
1895 - 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
University Building Floorplans and Blueprints collection
Collection
Identifier: 015.BFB
Abstract
The University Building Floorplans and Blueprints collection includes draft and final plans and blueprints for buildings and green spaces on campus. Buildings included in the collection includes, Bone Hall, Bowen Field House, Briggs Hall, Ford Hall, the Gymnasium (The Red Gym), Hover Hall and the adjacent Greenhouse, Residential Halls, Snow Health Center and Warner Physical Science. There are some floorplans and blueprints for other buildlings in their building...
Dates:
1909 - 2006
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives