Horses. Belgians, Clydesdales and Percherons. Mares and stallions. Belle 7527, Coquette de Belle Croix 3666, Queen 6994, Amaryllis 15873, Fortuness 19700, Brilliantina 73142, Afection 140154, and Rookwood Jalap 141479
Scope and Contents
This collection contains materials related to the College Farm at Michigan State University. The records include daybooks, which log tasks students worked on along with the location, date and time spent. Also included is a stock register listing the names, descriptions and ownership histories of the animals at Michigan Agricultural College (now known as Michigan State University).
The collection contains many photographs of horses, including Belgians, Clydesdales, and Percheron. The photos also include some scenes of pastures, short courses, and farms.
The collection also includes published (1926-1935) and unpublished (1958-1969) annual reports.
Dates
- Creation: 1860 - 1976
Creator
- From the Record Group: Michigan State University. University Farms (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Record Group: 2 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Record Group: English
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository
Conrad Hall
943 Conrad Road, Room 101
East Lansing MI 48824 US
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu