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Aurora Yearbooks
Collection
Identifier: 016.AY
Abstract
The Aurora Yearbook was the annual commemoration of students and faculty, as well as student activities and sports, for this institution from 1893 to 1995. With the exception of 1994, when a video formatted in VHS was created with a small booklet in accompaniment, all of the publications were in book form. 1897 was printed as a class composite only and does not include the addtional information about faculty, departments, student organizations, athletics, and students enrolled. The...
Dates:
1893 - 1995
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Bruce K. Nelson papers
Collection
Identifier: 02.BKN
Abstract
Bruce K. Nelson, was the longest serving administrator at Eastern Michigan University when he retired from his role of Vice President for Instruction in 1974. The Bruce K. Nelson papers documents his tenure in this position and does not include records from his time as administrator of the Lincoln Consolidated Schools from 1954-56, or as a member of the teaching faculty (1954-56 and 1975-1981). The records in the collection are organized into eight record...
Dates:
1954 - 1975
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
Eastern Michigan University Negative collection
Collection
Identifier: 016.EMUN
Abstract
The Eastern Michigan University Negative collection documents the activities, happenings, and events on campus while the school transitioned from Michigan State Normal College to Eastern Michigan College, and finally to Eastern Michigan University. The collection contains three series: Campus Life, Classroom Instruction, and University Buildings. The collection is...
Dates:
1949 - 1959
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Egbert R. Isbell research materials
Collection
Identifier: 010.ERI
Abstract
The Egbert R. Isbell research materials collection are the research files compiled by Dr. Isbell during the process of researching and writing a history of Eastern Michigan University where he served as both a faculty member and administrator from 1937-1967. The book, A History of Eastern Michigan University: 1849-1965 was published posthumously in 1971 by the now defunct Eastern Michigan University Press. The original order of...
Dates:
1849 - 1965
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Office of the President memorabilia
Collection
Identifier: 02.P
Abstract
The Office of the President memorabilia includes materials created to promote the office of the president, a specific event or individual. Most memorabilia created by and for the office of the president at Eastern Michigan University is included in the administrator's personal papers.
Dates:
1849 - 2017
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
P. George Bird papers
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
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Ralph Gilden Photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: 00.RGP
Abstract
The Ralph Gilden Photograph collection consists of photographs given to Gilden from students of Eastern Michigan University in which he had worked with in various capacities. Ralph Gilden was faculty member and administrator at Eastern Michigan University from 1942-1982 and was known as “Dean Gilden” across campus. Many of the photographs in the collection are addressed to Dean Gilden and contain personal notes of thanks and well wishes. Materials in the...
Dates:
circa
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Selective Service System records
Collection
Identifier: 00.SSS
Abstract
The Selective Service System is a government agency that maintains information on those potentially subject to military consciption. The Selective Service System records are composed of College Student Certificates, Draft Board Reports, and correspondence ranging from 1957-1962 for students enrolled at Eastern Michigan College and Eastern Michigan University. These records documents the students who submitted a student deferment until their semesters were completed or upon their...
Dates:
1957 - 1962
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Student Activities records
Collection
Identifier: 04.SA
Abstract
The Office of Student Activities, now known as Campus Life, was the focal point for the University's student organizations. Campus Life now offers student centered learning, development and involvement activities that challenge and support the unique gifts, needs, experiences and interests of students, staff members and members of the campus community. The Student Activities records range from 1898 to 2008, with bulk of the material dating from 1950 to 1969,...
Dates:
1898 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1969
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives