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Arm of Honor records
Collection
Identifier: 04.AOH
Abstract
Arm of Honor is the oldest local fraternity in the United States and was founded at the then Michigan State Normal School in 1895 for the stated purpose of fostering "in its members the ability to think, to think extemporaneously."
The records of the organization includes founding documents, membership information, minutes and records of events and activities as well as ephemeral items. Materials in the collection are organized into three primary series: ...
Dates:
1895 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1913 - 2021
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Curriculum Committee records
Collection
Identifier: 00.CC
Abstract
The Curriculum Committee records detail the activities of the academic committee at Eastern Michigan University. Records are primarily composed of meeting minutes and reports that influenced committee decisions. The records are dated approximately 1937 through 1961, with the bulk from 1949 through 1961.
Dates:
1937 - 1961
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Department of Accounting and Finance records
Collection
Identifier: 06.DAF
Abstract
A department within the College of Business, the Department of Accounting and Finance records covers a large period, from 1966 to 2008 and includes brochures, communications, event flyers, memos, manuals, newspaper clippings, policies, publications, reports and university press releases. The records also document several changes within the department itself. The Department of Accounting and Finance it split in two in 1989: the Department of...
Dates:
1966 - 2006
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
EMU Foundation Campaign for Scholars records
Collection
Identifier: 011.FCS
Abstract
The Eastern Michigan University Foundation Campaign for Scholars was a major fundraising campaign from 1993 through 1997. The records include materials related to the planning, administration, and analysis of the campaign, as well as promotional and outreach materials used to solicit donations.
Dates:
1993 - 2011; Majority of material found within 1993 - 1997
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Harold E. Sponberg papers
Collection
Identifier: 02.HES
Abstract
The Harold E. Sponberg papers documents the tenure of Eastern Michigan University President Harold E. Sponberg, 1965-74. Included in this collection are records documenting his Inauguration, Retirement, Office and Personal files. Of particular note are his alphabetically organized office files documenting policy changes on campus in the late 1960s, expansion of campus buildings and course offerings.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1965 - 1974; 1940 - 1978
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Huron Restoration records
Collection
Identifier: 011.HR
Abstract
In October of 1988, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued a report that made suggestions that all schools using Native American names and mascots change them. The report stated that the use of Native American names and mascots for athletic teams promoted racial stereotypes. On May 22, 1991, the Board of Regents changed Eastern Michigan University's mascot from the "Hurons" to the "Eagles" after much controversy. During the period of 1991-1992 the Huron...
Dates:
1929 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1991 - 1992
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Loren D. Estleman papers
Collection
Identifier: 018.LDE
Abstract
The Loren D. Estleman papers contains outgoing correspondence, manuscripts, notes and promotional materials dating from 1978-1987. Born September 15, 1952 in Ann Arbor Michigan, Estleman is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and has had a successful career as an author of detective and Western fiction. The Correspondence series includes carbon copies of all outgoing correspondence and was arranged by the creator both...
Dates:
1978 - 1987
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Occupational Therapy records
Collection
Identifier: 08.OT
Abstract
The teaching of Occupational Therapy began as part of the Special Education program at the Michigan State Normal College in 1941. By 1942, the curriculum was evaluated by the American Medical Association and found to meet the requirements for accreditation, and its first graduating class was in 1944. Today, the program is part of the Eastern Michigan University College of Health and Human Services and offers both undergraduate and master degree programs. The ...
Dates:
1941 - 2011
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Office of Alumni Relations records
Collection
Identifier: 01.AR
Abstract
The Office for Alumni Relations is the coordinating body for all alumni activity. A primary goal of the office is maintaining contact with EMU's growing alumni base. The Office of Alumni Relations records include materials from the 1920s to 2010 that documents the activities and operations of the Office of Alumni Records at Eastern Michigan University. Records in the collection includes 7 series of records including: Administration and...
Dates:
1905 - 2010
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Office of Development records
Collection
Identifier: 02.D
Abstract
The Office of Development records, documents the work of the office on campus responsible for fundraising and planned giving until 1989 when the Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Foundation was established as an institutionally related nonprofit corporation that solicits and manages funds on behalf of Eastern Michigan University and provides additional support to the students, programs, services and educational community of EMU. Records in the collection range...
Dates:
1970 - 1993
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives