Department of Park and Recreation Resources records

Record Group

Identifier: UA-16.91

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The records consist of by-laws of the department, seminar brochures, an Experiential Learning handbook, proceedings of the 1971 Snowmobile and Off the Road Vehicle Research Symposium, and the report “Recreation Area Day-Use Investigation Techniques” by Douglas Crappo and Michael Chubb (1969).

Dates

Creation: 1969 - 1989

Creator

Michigan State University. Department of Park and Recreation Resources (Organization)
Chubb, Michael (Person)
Crappo, Douglas (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Historical Note

In 1956, the Resource Development Department was created in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. In 1963, the Park Management Office was created within Resource Development. In 1966, Park Management Office changed its name to Park and Recreation Administration. In 1969, it became its own department within the College of Agriculture and was called the Department of Park and Recreation Resources. In 1995, the name changed to Park and Recreation and Tourism Resources. In 2004, the department dissolved and merged back under Department of Community Agriculture Recreation and Resource Development (formerly Resource Development).

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (5 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Legal Status

Donor(s) have transferred any applicable copyright to Michigan State University but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright was not transferred. Copyright restrictions may apply. Property Rights: Michigan State University.