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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
Barbara Warner Weiss papers
Collection
Identifier: 04.BWW
Abstract
The Barbara Warner Weiss papers, 1909-1997 bulk dates 1947-1950, primarily document her membership in the Sigma Nu Phi Sorority. Additional materials in the collection include a song book from the Alpha Delta Kappa sorority, clippings, programs of events at Michigan State Normal College, sheet music from a Christmas pageant title Song of Man and a plaque from the University Circle. Weiss, class of 1950, was a Music Education major and an active member of the Alpha chapter of the Sigma Nu Phi...
Dates:
1909 - 1994; Majority of material found within 1949 - 1954
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Benjamin J. Klager papers
Collection
Identifier: 010.BK
Abstract
The Benjamin J. Klager papers contain clippings, correspondence, and Klager's personal memoirs. Klager was an alumni and faculty at Eastern Michigan University, and served in the position of controller from 1948 to 1960. The collection is arranged alphabetically. Records date from 1960-1972.
Dates:
1960 - 1972
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
Education Conferences records
Collection
Identifier: 00.EC
Abstract
The Education Conference on campus is a conference for researchers to present and discuss their work. The Education Conferences records range from 1919 to 2005 and include conference schedules, clippings, news releases, and programs.The Education Conference on the campus of Eastern Michigan University was a series of scheduled conferences and workshops that allowed regional researchers, teachers, and educators to present, demonstrate, offer...
Dates:
1919 - 2005
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Emma Woodman collection
Collection
Identifier: 01.EW
Scope and Contents
The Emma Woodman collection contains a drawing done by Woodman. The drawing is on a school cheer or fight song.
Dates:
1901 - 1902
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Ernest P. Goodrich papers
Collection
Identifier: 01.EPG
Abstract
Ernest P Goodrich was an alumni of Michigan State Normal School class of 1894. He went on to be the head football coach of Michigan State Normal School. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan, Goodrich became an extremely successful engineer and consultant. His papers consist primarily of his own notes from his time at Michigan State Normal School, scrapbook, programs of class day exercises, clippings, and...
Dates:
1861 - 1919; Majority of material found within 1893 - 1895
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Faculty and Alumni portraits
Collection
Identifier: 013.FAP
Abstract
The Faculty and Alumni portraits is a collection of oil paintings of early faculty to the Michigan State Normal School and College as well as recent alumni Bruce T. Halle. There is one portrait of an early faculty member that staff of the University Archives has been unable, but is working to, identify.
Dates:
1880 - 1997
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Founders Day records
Collection
Identifier: 04.FD
Abstract
The Founders Day records documents the campus celebration of the establishment of the University in 1849. The records date from 1895 through 2000 and pertain mainly to specific Founder Day celebrations and their associated years. There are not materials for each celebration, but for those years that have been documented sometimes, but not always, include adminstrative files, committee lists, financial records, minutes, correspondence, publicity/press, and...
Dates:
1895 - 2000
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Frederick B. McKay papers
Collection
Identifier: 010.FMK
Abstract
The Frederick B. McKay papers document the life and work of Michigan State Normal College (MSNC) alumnus and professor. McKay attend MSNC and taught as a speech professor from 1911 to 1944. He was an involved member of the Ypsilanti community and educational community in the state of Michigan. The collection is arranged in alphabetically order and contains clippings, correspondence, photographs, writings and information on the Inaugural Garret Tower and...
Dates:
1906 - 1971
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives