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Collection
Identifier: MSS 495 large
Scope and Contents
The Agricultural Equipment Catalogs collection consists of approximately 3,500 agricultural machinery sales catalogs, promotional brochures, price lists, owner’s manuals, and illustrated parts lists dating from the late 19th century through the 1940s. The major emphasis lies in tractors and threshers, but the entire range of farm equipment can be found in these catalogs, representing some 150 different manufacturers and suppliers—primarily Midwestern firms, with a limited representation of...
Dates:
1902-2014; Majority of material found within 1900 - 1950
Collection
Identifier: 00208
Scope and Contents
The Alton Wheaton papers contain primarily financial records and other forms of inventory that Wheaton took while working on his farm. There is also a small section on some of Wheaton’s community activities, some photographs of said activities, and two books on the Wheaton family genealogy. There are also a number of folders containing deeds and titles to various pieces of land Wheaton owned. There are also catalogs, plans, newsletters and brochures on farm topics.
Dates:
1934 - 2006
Collection
Identifier: c-00350
Scope and Contents
This collection contains one catalog describing and illustrating the products of the Cattaraugus Cutlery Company, Little Valley, New York. Includes two copies of the net price list (October 1, 1933).
Dates:
1933
Collection
Identifier: MSS 613 large
Scope and Contents
The Comics Publication Announcements collection contains press releases, catalogs, and other materials from mainly U. S. comic book publishers and distributors. The three main sources are from Krause Publications (publisher of the Comics Buyer's Guide and the Comics Retailer), Eclipse Comics, and materials sent directly to the library from other publishers.
Dates:
1970 - 2000
Collection
Identifier: UA-3.33
Scope and Content
Records in paper and digital formats document the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum project, from the initial idea of an addition for the Kresge Art Museum to the planning, construction and dedication of a new facility with a bold design and an expanded mission to advance understanding of our world through the exploration of modern and contemporary art.These materials were collected by Dr. Linda O. Stanford, Associate Provost for Academic Services, Professor of Art History and the...
Dates:
1984-2023
Collection
Identifier: UA-28.39
Content Description
The collection consists of historical Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University) material: a letter to Frank E. Rood of Covert, Michigan from O. C. Wheeler dated May 6, 1887; a letter to Mrs. Packard from Charles J. Monroe, Michigan Board of Agriculture member dated April 2, 1905; a M.A.C. catalog for 1883-1884; the May Festival program for an evening concert on May 28, 1915; a program for the M.A.C. first annual military field day on May 31, 1915; and an image from a...
Dates:
1883, 1887, 1905, 1915
Collection
Identifier: MSS 496 large
Scope and Contents
The Francis Facciolo toy store catalog and price list collection consists of catalogs and price lists from suppliers and vendors from across the world, primarily specializing in military toys and race cars.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1988 - 2000; 1929 - 2000
Collection
Identifier: UA-10.3.371
Scope and Contents
The Harold Gregor papers contain newspaper and magazine articles featuring the artist, exhibition cards and catalogues from throughout his artistic career, information about his personal achievements and his teachings, and images of his artwork.
Dates:
1974 - 2012
Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.53
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of publications concerned with the field of agriculture including Quarterly of the Alpha Zeta, the magazine for the agriculture fraternity which contains updates by schools. Scribener’s Lumber and Log Book gives tables for measurements and guides for aspects of the lumber trade. Notable is the catalog for W.S. Hannah and Sons Poultry, a business owned by the father of MSU...
Dates:
1882 - 1948
Collection
Identifier: 00219
Scope and Contents
The Ilgenfritz Nursery records contain catalogs, price lists, advertisement, and inventory records relating to the nursery. In addition are competitor catalogs, and general horticulture and nursery information. The collection also contains a large quantity of photographs, slides and negatives. Many of the images are of plants that were taken for catalogs or advertisements, in addition there are images of nursery scenes, plants, tractors, and homes. There are also slides of a trip to Central...
Dates:
1932 - 1980
