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Michigan State University. Office of the President

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Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Edgar L. Harden papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-2.1.15
Series Description (1) BOARD OF TRUSTEES FILES. 1977-1979. 0.7 cu. ft.Records documenting Harden's relations with the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. The files consist largely of correspondence and memoranda between Harden and various board members concerning all facets of University governance. The folders of general correspondence and correspondence with individual board members are particularly valuable for providing insight into the various issues dealt with in board...
Dates: 1976 - 1980
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Gordon Guyer papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA-2.1.18
Scope and Content The records of Gordon Guyer were created or collected primarily in his capacity as acting President of Michigan State University. Guyer was acting president for one year from 1992 to 1993 during which a formal search for a new president was conducted and the appointment was completed. For that reason, the amount of records created during his presidency is reduced. These records are organized in four series: Administrative, Correspondence, Speeches, and Subjects Files....
Dates: 1992 - 1993
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Lou Anna K. Simon papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-2.1.20
Scope and Content

The collection contains a brochure describing Simon's strategic positioning initiative for the university. The electronic resources includes correspondence in the form of e-mail memos, a video of President Simon at Michigan AgExpo 2009, and two videos from the induction of President Simon into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame in 2016.

Dates: 2005 - 2016
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Maurice Cecil Mackey records

 Collection
Identifier: UA-2.1.16
Scope and Contents The records of M. Cecil Mackey were created or collected primarily in his capacity as president of Michigan State University (1979-1985). Issues that span multiple presidencies may be documented here, as well as other presidents' files. There are five series of materials in this collection: Correspondence, Administrative Records for the Office of the President, Social Event Files, Subject Files, and Vice Presidents' Files. The social events files are planning documents for luncheons,...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1978 - 1985
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Robert S. Shaw papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-2.1.11
Scope and Content

The Robert Shaw papers contain correspondence (1891-1940), publications, petitions, reports, legislation, council, and other university-related information, news clippings, an article on the sugar beet, and biographical papers, including honorary degrees and a memorial.

Dates: 1890 - 1953; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1941
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Spartan Round Table records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-12.5
Scope and Contents

This collection contains invitations from the Office of the President to Spartan Round Table meetings. There is a document explaining the genesis of the Spartan Round Table. Also included are minutes from the meetings. Topics covered include academics, athletics, finance, residence halls, and student affairs.

Dates: 1949, 1951-1969
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Theophilus Capen Abbot papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-2.1.3
Scope and Content

The collection consists of correspondence, poetry, speeches, and diaries. There are also Abbot's testimonial records from the State Board of Agriculture.

Dates: 1844 - 1893
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

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