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John A. Nist papers
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
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Office of Religious Affairs records
Collection
Identifier: 04.RA
Abstract
The Office of Religious Affairs records date from 1960 to 1979 when the office operated out of Starkweather Hall on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The collection, organized into four series: Speaker and Performances, Groups and Meetings, Administrative Files, and Charles Minneman papers, is a comprehensive history of the Office during this timespan. The personal belongings of director Charles Minneman includes detailed appointment cards and books,...
Dates:
1953 - 1979
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Student Christian Association records
Collection
Identifier: 04.SCA
Abstract
The records of the Student Christian Association, 1853-1925, include founding documents, minutes and reports; prayer meeting announcements; the publication titled "Green Book"; and fundraising materials for the construction of Starkweather Hall and World War I soldiers and veterans. The Student Christian Association (SCA) operated independently of Michigan State Normal while catering specifically to the religious life of individuals attending the...
Dates:
1856 - 1925
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
W. Scott Westerman audio collection
Collection
Identifier: 018.ScW
Abstract
The W. Scott Westerman audio collection consists of over 4,100 individually recorded radio news broadcasts documented on 1/4" master tape reels and cassette tapes. Between 1954 and 1976, Rev. W. Scott Westerman Sr. recorded directly from radio programs in his livingroom. Topics included in the collection range from the American Civil Rights Movement and presidential debates, to sporting events and nature sounds. Notably, all of the Ann Arbor Board of...
Dates:
1954 - 1979
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives