Scope and Contents The papers of Fannie Beal contain two notebooks from her classes at Michigan Agricultural College: a cooking notebook and a sewing notebook. The first volume contains notes from her senior cooking class about assorted recipes for fruit dishes, juice, rolls, and desserts. Also within this notebook are lecture notes pertaining to canning, the chemical make-up of humans, and the basics of proteins, sugars, and starches. Students in the class were also taught basic biology, shopping for food,...

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The Floyd M. Barden papers consist of an oral history interview conducted by Frank Dennis in 1973. Barden discusses fruit farming in South Haven (1850-1900), his experiences while a student at Michigan Agricultural College (1904-1908), and his later interaction with the College, particularly his work with the Cooperative Extension Service (circa 1910-1930). The collection includes an audio cassette and transcription of the interview.

Scope and Contents Carr’s scrapbook primarily depicts college life at M.A.C. from 1905 to 1908. Included are a copy of M.A.C. Dormitory Regulations, photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, posters, and tickets from various events such as the J-Hop, Union Literary Society activities, and athletic contests. Also included are a few items from his secondary school in Fowlerville, a brochure and postcard from the World's Fair in St. Louis in 1904, and tickets and programs from several fairs and livestock...

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The papers of Ruth E. Carrel consist of one scrapbook containing programs for Sororian Literary Society (Kappa Phi Zeta) functions and other college activities, photographs, news clippings, athletic schedules, campus regulations, letters, and tickets.