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Scope and Contents The collection contains three issues of Abbot Antecdotes for 1954 to 1955 and one issue of A Bit About Abbot for 1957. The issues include the activities of the Dorm Council, upcoming parties, overheard conversations, "social statistics" that tally the relationship status of all girls in the hall, fraternity pinnings, and the results of inter-hall athletic competitions. The September 1955 issue contains information...

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The collection consists of six issues of Bailey Echo from 1956-1957. The special edition issue introduces and welcomes residents to Bailey Hall. It covers all the aspects of the dorm, from dinner dress codes to the introduction of Resident Advisors. The other newsletters have information on upcoming dances, social events, intramural sports, and tidbits from around campus, as well as poems and advice.

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The collection contains the first issue of the East Landon Lantern. The issue introduces the house mothers, various fund raising events, dormitory political groups, and highlights of the dormitory.

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The collection contains the second and third issues of Impulse.

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The Rather Rumor issue includes activities relative to the dorm, such as "Sparticade," General Council proceedings, and a monthly review of the inter-precinct sports competitions. The Rather Review issues contain updates on the activities from each floor in Rather, general dormitory living, and classified advertisements.

Scope and Contents The collection contains five issues of the West Shaw Informant for 1955-1956. The issues include an introduction to the hall itself, dress rules of the cafeteria, and reminders of quiet hours and phone usage. There is also information and statistics on intramural sports, which vary from football to bowling to ping pong. Also included are updates about General Council meetings, campus events, movie theater listings and activities with the women of their...

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This collection contains one issue of the Wilson Literary Magazine for 1984-1985. It was probably produced by the students living in Wilson Residence Hall. The magazine features short stories, illustrations, and poems from MSU students.