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 Organization

Staff Only

Dates

  • Existence: 1955

Found in 233 Collections and/or Records:

Walter Neller family papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA-10.3.426
Scope and Contents This collection contains of 25 scrapbooks which span from 1924 to 1991. The scrapbooks include newspaper clippings, correspondence and ephemera highlighting the Neller's social life and activities in Lansing and East Lansing. There is also information about the real estate business in Lansing, and East Lansing.Scrapbook 1 (1924-1928) contains newspaper clippings, mostly from the social pages, detailing the lives of Frances Harvey Neller’s friends. There are also many pieces of...
Dates: 1924 - 1991
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Wearing Gay History collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 690
Scope and Contents

The Wearing Gay History collection consist of approximately 3.5 linear feet of material dating approximately from 1972 to 2019. The collection includes T-shirts, research conducted by students in relation to the T-shirts, including correspondence and interviews, and publications related to the project.

Dates: 1972 - 2019
Found in: Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections

Wendell Paddock papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.71
Scope and Contents

Wendell Paddock papers consist of a scrapbook containing mostly receipts, also certificates, programs, letters, and invitations pertaining to Michigan Agricultural College.

Dates: 1888 - 1894
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

West Shaw Informant newsletter

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-12.7.37
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...
Dates: 1955 - 1956
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

William D. Mitchell collection

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.242
Scope and Contents The William D. Mitchell collection contains photographs taken by Mitchell during his time at Michigan State University as well as other subjects. The MSU related photographs include images of the photography club, students, Block and Bridle show, water carnival, Spartacade, Holiday on Ice, ROTC, ROTC queens, Kappa Alpha Mu exhibit table, international festival, as well as other events. There are also images of MSU men's athletics including basketball, football, gymnastics, hockey and...
Dates: circa 1951, 1953-1954
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

William Earl Morgan papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.4
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of accounting books that track Morgan’s expenses throughout his time at Michigan Agricultural College.

Dates: 1900 - 1903
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

William Erwin Hale papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.94
Scope and Content

The William E. Hale papers consist of a photo album containing portraits of students and faculty from the Michigan Agricultural College class of 1882. Also included are several of Hale's obituaries.

Dates: 1882 - 1931
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

William Purdy Peters papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.105
Scope and Contents

William Purdy Peters papers consist of a nine page paper entitled "Opening Closed Doors," which describes Michigan State University from about 1926 to 1928, when Peters was a student. The paper discusses classes (physical education, English, and animal husbandry), Reserve Officer Training Corp, professors, students, student activities (including hazing and class rush), and the city of East Lansing.

Dates: 1983
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Winford C. Trout collection

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.152
Scope and Contents The scrapbook contains photographs and postcards of Michigan State University campus life including people, athletic events, reunions, campus buildings and scenes, the Wells Hall fire in 1905, class rivalries, and pranks. Also included are photographs from the Semi-Centennial of President Roosevelt’s visit to campus in 1907. There are also booklets and programs from Patriarch and alumni reunions during 1919 and 1959. Other materials include an issue of The M.A.C....
Dates: 1905 - 1959
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

WKAR Radio Guide UA 3.3.5.3 [includes TV and radio guide Stay Tuned]

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Serial-00731
Dates: 1930 - 2022
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections