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Collection
Identifier: 04.H
Abstract
The Homecoming collection documents the homecoming activities held at Eastern Michigan University. Materials are arranged chronologically beginning in 1930-2016, the collection includes programs, newspaper clippings, and realia from homecoming. There are no materials from the earliest homecomings, 1920-1929. The Memorabilia series in comprised of t-shirts, buttons, cups, and stickers.
Dates:
1930 - 2016
Collection
Identifier: 00.HD
Abstract
The Honorary Degrees records collection documents the honorary degree recipients at Eastern Michigan University. Materials are arranged chronologically and include clippings, correspondence, and transcripts. Records span from 1914 until 2007. The collection is further arranged into three series: Administrative Files, Committee Meeting Minutes, and Degree Recipients including biographies,...
Dates:
1914 - 2007
Collection
Identifier: 014.HC
Abstract
The Eastern Michigan University Honors Convocation collection documents the honors convocation of undergraduate students with an average grade point average of 3.0-4.0. Established by Dr. E.A. Pittenger, to be the annual John M. Munson Address the first honors convocation took place in 1949 and continued through 1990. Materials in the collection are arranged chronologically and include programs, transcripts, and newspaper clippings. The collection is arranged...
Dates:
1942 - 1990
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
Collection
Identifier: 04.IFC
Abstract
The InterFraternity Council (IFC) was officially established in 1910. Its purpose is to unite and organize national fraternities who exist on the same college campuses. InterFraternity Council strives to promote cooperation between each of the different fraternities, by having two representatives from each fraternity on campus. Arm of Honor, Eastern Michigan University's local fraternity, is included in the InterFraternity Council. This collection is arranged...
Dates:
1967 - 2006; Majority of material found within 1997 - 2006
Collection
Identifier: 01.IM
Abstract
The Ivadel Moore papers document Moore's experiences attending Michigan State Normal College. Moore's education began on MNSC's campus and continued through the College Extension Program. The collection contains clippings and correspondce, Theta Lambda Sigma memorabilia, transcripts, and a scrapbook. The collection is arranged alphabetically. Records date from 1918-1953, with the bulk of the materials from 1923-1936.
Dates:
1918 - 1953; Majority of material found within 1923 - 1936
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
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
Collection
Identifier: 010.JRB
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1900 - 1969
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 010.JN
Abstract
John A. Nist was a professor of English at Eastern Michigan University from 1952-1962. Born in Chicago in 1925, Nist received his degrees from DePaul University and Indiana University and taught courses in linguistic science, creative writing, old English and Medievial writing. He was the faculty advisor to the English Club and was responsible for bringing to campus the Delta chapter of the honor fraternity Lambda Iota Tau. Married to Joan Stidham, the couple had four boys, two of which...
Dates:
1954 - 1962
