The Instructional and Public Television records consist of materials related to WMSB-TV and WKAR-TV including press releases, policy, brochures, reports, and program information. The collection also includes audio-visual materials such as photographs, film and video. These AV materials include Commencements and State of the University events.

Footage of the October 1979 game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. MSU Head Coach - Darryl Rogers; Purdue Head Coach - Jim Young. Spartans lost 29-38.

The Spartans finished the game with a school record low in rushing yards: -5. However, quarterback Mark Herrmann became the all-time Big Ten leader in career completions (427) in this game, and punter Ray Stachowicz set a Spartan record for the longest punt in Big Ten play (73 yards).

Footage of the September 1978 game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. MSU Head Coach - Darryl Rogers; Purdue Head Coach - Jim Young. Spartans lost 14-21.

Footage of the October 1979 game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. MSU Head Coach - Darryl Rogers; Wisconsin Head Coach - Dave McClain. Spartans lost 29-38.

Despite an early MSU lead and a 98-yard kickoff return by running back Derek Hughes in the 3rd quarter, a series of turnovers contributed to the loss against the Badgers, and the Big Ten co-champion Spartans would fall to 2nd place in the division.