Skip to main content

MSU Libraries

Finding Aids

Michigan Agricultural College

 Organization

Found in 126 Collections and/or Records:

A. J. Thompson papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.83
Scope and Contents

Papers of A. J. Thompson consist of one letter to his cousin describing the crops at Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University) and the treatment of his malaria with quinine.

Dates: 1858
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

A. W. Sutton papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.34
Scope and Contents

The A. W. Sutton papers contain receipts from Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University) for room and board, subscriptions to "The College Speculum", and enrollment fees from 1881-1883. The collection also contains a few pieces of handwritten poetry as well as quotes.

Dates: 1881 - 1883
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Adorf B. Krentel papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.275
Scope and Content

The collection consists of four oversized photographs that include the baseball team, field day team and an unidentified fraternal organization. All are circa 1896.

Dates: 1896 - 1899
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Alvin Crossman Pratt papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.72
Scope and Contents Alvin Crossman Pratt papers consist of a scrapbook and memorabilia, primarily from Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University), but including some items from Pratt's years as a student at Lansing High School. The scrapbook contains invitations, letters, postcards, photographs, posters, and programs from dances and parties, as well as from the Semi-Centennial Celebration in 1907. Memorabilia also include M.A.C. registration receipts (1904-1907). Also included are three...
Dates: 1902 - 1909
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Ann Rutherford collection

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.140
Scope and Contents

Collection consists of one videotape, "MAC Sports Clubs." It was prepared as part of a Michigan State University thesis presentation for the Educational Administration department.

Dates: 1991
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Arthur A. Crozier papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.193
Scope and Contents The papers consist of a photocopy of a letter Crozier wrote to his father on May 4, 1879. In the letter, he mentions his upcoming graduation and his desire for a teaching position. He also writes that he is enclosing an article on evolution and discusses which professors on campus believe in evolution. In addition, he mentions a sermon he attended and goes on to describe several religious articles he read and the topic of a religious class. The religious topics do not involve...
Dates: 1879
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Asher B. Abelow collection

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.201
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of nine photographs taken during Abelow's stay at Michigan State College. The photographs have been glued on pages and have captions written beside them. The collection includes a picture of Company B on parade, winter scenes of the Red Cedar River, views of campus, Abelow and other Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP) members in the Union Lounge, and a winter scene of North Hall with ASTP members in front.

Dates: 1943 - 1944
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Austin and Foote families papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00495
Scope and Contents These papers contain the records of the Austin and Foote families of Milford from 1842 to 1907.An account book (1852-1866) and household accounts of the Foote family (1840-1878) are included as well as political tickets for Oakland County in the election of 1864. Materials on reunions of the Grand Army of the Republic and Women's Relief Corps (1890s) and articles of the Battle of Chickamauga are also included. The Civil War related materials have been scanned and put online...
Dates: 1842 - 1907
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Bamber family papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA-10.3.447
Scope and Contents The Bamber family papers consist primarily of correspondence written or received by members of the family of Joseph S. Bamber, a farmer residing in Oakland County, Michigan. The collection includes letters (1862-1865) to Bamber from members of the Hayes family, related to the Bambers by marriage. These letters describe civilian experiences during the Civil War and contain information on food prices, the draft, and "Copperhead" activity in 1864. Also included are letters...
Dates: 1861 - 1883
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Cecile Gebhart collection

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.163
Scope and Contents The collection consists of a scrapbook created by Cecile Gebhart during her time as a student at Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University). It includes photographs of campus buildings and student activities as well as mementos from various events put on by student organizations. Also included are ticket stubs from athletic events, receipts, telephone and package slips, and commencement programs. There are a variety of items involving World War I, including a banner...
Dates: 1916 - 1921
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections