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Mackey, Maurice Cecil, Jr., 1929-2018

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1929-01-23 - 2018-02-08

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

General Counsel Correspondence and Opinions - [Portions restricted]

 File — Box 4391, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection: 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

Mackey and MSU Symphony, 1985-05-31

 Item — Box 28 for Accession UA.06368, Cassette: UA-V000571
Identifier: WHR-8512
Series Description From the Record Group: News Releases SeriesThe news releases contain information on students, graduations and honors lists for hometown newspapers; faculty biographies, awards, speeches, papers and publications; the official policies of the University; and campus non-athletic activities and events. One event that has a large number of news releases is the MSU Centennial, which took place in 1955. There are gaps in the series during the period 1956 to June 1965. There are...
Dates: 1985-05-31

Mackey Conducts MSU Symphony (topside), 1985-05-31

 Item — Box 29 for Accession UA.06368, Cassette: UA-V000591
Identifier: WHR-8510
Series Description From the Record Group: News Releases SeriesThe news releases contain information on students, graduations and honors lists for hometown newspapers; faculty biographies, awards, speeches, papers and publications; the official policies of the University; and campus non-athletic activities and events. One event that has a large number of news releases is the MSU Centennial, which took place in 1955. There are gaps in the series during the period 1956 to June 1965. There are...
Dates: 1985-05-31

Molly Brennan at Capitol, 1982-03-14

 Item — Box 9A for Accession UA.06368, Cassette: UA-V000267
Identifier: NB-8205
Scope and Contents

Unedited video footage of Molly Brennan being honored at the State Capitol building in Lansing, Michigan. State Senator Jackie Vaughn III awards Brennan with a plaque which states "Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 514", announcing that March 11, 1982 is "Molly Brennan Day", in honor of her recent award as a Rhodes Scholar. MSU President M. Cecil Mackey and Michigan Governor William Milliken are also present to congratulate Brennan.

Dates: 1982-03-14

MSU Board of Trustees - Appointment of Cecil Mackey, 1979-06-07

 Item — Reel 1151
Scope and Contents

The MSU Board of Trustees unanimously appoints Dr. M. Cecil Mackey, Jr. as successor to Edgar Harden for the presidency of the university in this uncut news film. Dr. Mackey and his wife both speak to the board and the press in this special June 7 meeting.

Dates: 1979-06-07

Parody song entitled "Mackey the Knife" (oral history), September 1981

 Item — Cassette 341
Scope and Content

This tape is a satirical treatment of former MSU President Cecil Mackey and his personal, administrative and financial policies. It is performed to the tune of "Mack the Knife." The creator of this song is unknown.

Dates: September 1981

President Cecil Mackey "Meeting the Media at First Board Meeting", 1979-06-07

 Item — Reel 1153
Series Description From the Record Group: News Releases SeriesThe news releases contain information on students, graduations and honors lists for hometown newspapers; faculty biographies, awards, speeches, papers and publications; the official policies of the University; and campus non-athletic activities and events. One event that has a large number of news releases is the MSU Centennial, which took place in 1955. There are gaps in the series during the period 1956 to June 1965. There are...
Dates: 1979-06-07

Presidential Statements, 1971 - 1985

 File — Box 4391, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents From the Collection: 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: 1971 - 1985

State of the University (part 1 of 2), 1984-03-05

 Item — Cassette UA-V001216
Identifier: MSU-8570
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

This collection contains videotapes of university events from primarily 1985 to 1993. The photographs (5 cubic feet) are of university buildings, departments, events, clubs, students and staff. The date range is from the 1950s to the 1990s.

Dates: 1984-03-05

State of the University (part 2 of 2), 1984-03-05

 Item — Cassette UA-V001209
Identifier: MSU-8571
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

This collection contains videotapes of university events from primarily 1985 to 1993. The photographs (5 cubic feet) are of university buildings, departments, events, clubs, students and staff. The date range is from the 1950s to the 1990s.

Dates: 1984-03-05