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Found in 59 Collections and/or Records:

Abbott family collection

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.484
Content Description

The Abbott family collection includes general and personal correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, certificates, newspaper clippings, ephemera, and realia. This includes letters written and photographs taken by Ai and Elizabeth Abbott during their time in Peru, correspondence and journals from Inez Abbott and Ella Snyder during their time in Europe and Bulgaria, and photographs and realia relating to the Chicago Commons Settlement.

Dates: 1892 - 2016
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Anita Dawn Tobey Collection

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.499
Content Description The Anita Dawn Tobey collection consists of a scrapbook created by Tobey documenting her activities and time in 4-H ranging from 1945-1956 as a member of the Climax Willing Workers 4-H Club. Included are certificates, reports, ribbons, and photographs of Tobey during her time in 4-H. The collection further consists of newspaper clippings discussing Tobey, award and scholarship correspondence, materials relating to trips she took during her time in 4-H, a photograph of the 56th Annual 4-H...
Dates: 1945 - 1956
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Belgian Draft Horse Film, circa 1942

 Item — Cassette 1161
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of seven film reels and one videocassette of Belgian draft horse footage, some indicating they were shot at horse shows in March 1942 in Lafayette and Indianapolis. Some reels appear brittle and should not be viewed. There appears to be reel 1 and 2 for some of the shows. These films have been numbered #1161-1168.

Dates: circa 1942
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Dan Creyts collection / Audiovisual Materials / Video

Belgian Draft Horses: Demonstration Film, 1942

 Item — Reel 1162
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of seven film reels and one videocassette of Belgian draft horse footage, some indicating they were shot at horse shows in March 1942 in Lafayette and Indianapolis. Some reels appear brittle and should not be viewed. There appears to be reel 1 and 2 for some of the shows. These films have been numbered #1161-1168.

Dates: 1942
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Dan Creyts collection / Audiovisual Materials / Films

Belgian Draft Horses: Reel I, 1942

 Item — Reel 1163
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of seven film reels and one videocassette of Belgian draft horse footage, some indicating they were shot at horse shows in March 1942 in Lafayette and Indianapolis. Some reels appear brittle and should not be viewed. There appears to be reel 1 and 2 for some of the shows. These films have been numbered #1161-1168.

Dates: 1942
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Dan Creyts collection / Audiovisual Materials / Films

Belgian Draft Horses: Reel II, 1942

 Item — Reel 1164
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of seven film reels and one videocassette of Belgian draft horse footage, some indicating they were shot at horse shows in March 1942 in Lafayette and Indianapolis. Some reels appear brittle and should not be viewed. There appears to be reel 1 and 2 for some of the shows. These films have been numbered #1161-1168.

Dates: 1942
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Dan Creyts collection / Audiovisual Materials / Films

Campus at War for Peace, The, 1944

 Item — Reel The Campus at War for Peace
Scope and Contents Designed primarily for showing to alumni groups, high schools, civic groups, extension groups, and numerous other youth and educational organizations, this 1944 film was developed by the departments of photography, alumni relations, and publications to depict the college's contribution to the war effort during World War II.At the national conference of the American Alumni Council, held in May of 1944, the movie received the award of excellence for the best motion picture film of...
Dates: 1944
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Instructional and Public Television records / Audiovisual Materials / Film

Campus Park and Planning records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-4.2
Scope and Contents The records of Campus Park and Planning include sketches and maps of the Michigan State University (MSU) campus (1924-1952) including a topographical map of campus; reports and proposals about campus development and buildings; parking and traffic surveys; Alma College and MSU-Oakland University developmental plans; pamphlets about veterans at MSU, the Beal Botanical Gardens, Lansing City Planning, and correspondence between Harold Lautner, director of Campus Park and Planning, and John...
Dates: 1915 - 2011; Majority of material found within 1915 - 1995
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Carl Wilbur Saldeen collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA-10.3.296
Scope and Contents

The Carl Wilbur Saldeen collection contains a student receipt from 1946. The receipt lists the fees Saldeen paid. The receipt is stamped with "Vet Admin GI" indicating that Saldeen was a veteran attending Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) on the GI bill. Also included is his student identification card from 1939.

Dates: 1939, 1946
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Charles McCaffree Jr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA-17.354
Scope and Content This collection contains papers, correspondence, articles, photographs, and scrapbooks all relating to Charles McCaffree Jr.'s coaching career. Materials include items relating to his pre-MSU days, the Porpoise Fraternity, and his time as the U.S. National Swimming Team coach. The photographs and scrapbook albums include Battle Creek High School swimming team, Iowa State College, University of Michigan, the Pan-American games, and photos of McCaffree. Awards, certificates, and plaques...
Dates: 1929 - 2011
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections