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Frank W. Holder papers

 Collection
Identifier: 00021
Scope and Contents The Holder collection is divided into three basic series. The first deals with his work for the Taft Highway Association. This series includes correspondence, records of the association and newspaper clippings. The second series relates records of the Association and newspaper clippings. The second series relates to Holder's position with the Michigan State Highway Department during World War II. This material contains records of bus line surveys as well as gasoline and tire rationing...
Dates: 1925 - 1959
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Fraser family letters

 Collection
Identifier: UA-10.3.441
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of photocopies of letters written by William Fraser, Eugene Law, and Fred E. Miller to John C. Fraser, his wife Mrs. Eliza M. Fraser or John Fraser (father of William and John C.) The letters describe their life at Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University). They write about work, classes and activities. Other topics included the buildings, professors, weather, sports and politics.

Dates: 1866 - 1881
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Frederick G. Adler papers

 Collection
Identifier: 00113
Scope and Contents

These papers consist of correspondence (1896-1908), a coroner's inquest book (1890-1893), newspaper clippings, and campaign and election materials of Frederick G. Adler of Jackson, Michigan.

Also included are a Jackson County Circuit Court calendar for September 1903, and a memo book belonging to Adler with a typewritten explanation of some of the entries by his son, Gar A. Adler.

Dates: 1853 - 1910
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

French family papers

 Collection
Identifier: 00030
Scope and Contents The collection consists largely of personal correspondence of the French and Cady families, related through the marriage of Sarah Jane Cady to Newell Andrew French. The families were originally from New York and Pennsylvania. Although most letters contain family news, there are those discussing land, crops, and conditions of the times.The letters of Myron French and Charles Cady from June 9, 1861 through June 29, 1864 describe the Civil War. A letter of August 12, 1861 tells of...
Dates: 1856 - 1931
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Gayle Robertson papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.505
Content Description The Gayle Robertson papers contain letters written by Gayle Robertson, an African-American student at Michigan State University, to her mother Lucille at home. Gayle describes her social life, dormitory life, academic life, and studying. Many of the letters mention her concerns with finances and getting a student job. She also mentions dating and social functions. There are also six photos from May 1964 showing dorm rooms and friends. Also included are letters between Lucille and Bernard...
Dates: 1944, 1945, 1963-1967, 1969
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (formerly Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender Resource Center) records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-7.16
Scope and Contents The records of the LBGT Resource Center consist of background materials and final reports for the University-Wide Task Force for Lesbian and Gay Issues. Other materials include Michigan State University Gay and Lesbian Faculty Staff Association materials, faculty development seminar packets, and curriculum material from MSU and other institutions.Recently added to the collection are more brochures and flyers, materials from bulletin boards, Pride Week materials, other final...
Dates: 1980 - 2008
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

George J. Wallace papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.50
Scope and Contents

The papers include some correspondence, course materials, bibliographies, honors and newspaper clippings on Wallace. The bulk of the materials are copies and reprints of articles that were written by Wallace. The materials deal primarily with the field of ornithology including a statement given to the House Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife on the effects of DDT in 1960. Also included are issues of the Michigan Pesticide Council Newsletter.

Dates: 1937 - 1971
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

George K. Dike papers

 Collection
Identifier: 00159
Scope and Content The collection contains few professional letters or other records of his work as a surveyor. During this same time period, however, Dike was courting his future second wife, Nancy P. Douglas. Writing to her almost weekly between the years 1885 and 1886, he described life in the surveyor's camp. The letters are also filled with Dike's views on love, marriage, and family relationships. They present an excellent description of late nineteenth century middle class values.This...
Dates: 1865 - 1907
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

George Wilson collection

 Collection
Identifier: c-00154
Scope and Contents This collection contains scattered correspondence from members of the Wickim, Briggs, Sanford, and Mudgett families. A letter from H. G. Wickim to his family (1854) describes preparations for an overland trip to California. Two letters from H. F. Briggs (1857, 1860) discuss land prices and agriculture in Illinois. In two letters to his father (1860, 1861), E. P. Sanford describes life in the California mines. Another California pioneer, C. N. Mudgett, writing to her sister, declares that she...
Dates: 1854 - 1900
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Glee Club records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-12.3.35
Scope and Contents

The collection contains newspaper articles about the club, concert programs, a blank contract, and images of the glee club clipped from publications as well as photographs of the Glee Club, Glee and Mandolin Club, and Men's Glee Club.

Also included is an undated (circa 1955) 45 rpm recording called "Men's Glee Club Sings." The songs include Close Behind the Winding Cedar with James McMahon soloist, Spartan Toast, MSC Shadows, and Fight Song.

Dates: 1912 - 1962
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

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World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) 3
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Abbot, Theophilus Capen, 1826-1892 2
American Council on Education 2
Association of American Universities 2
Bagwell, Paul D. (Paul Douglas), 1913-1973 2
Baker, Rollin H. (Rollin Harold), 1916-2007 2
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Bielat, Larry 2
Bingham, Kinsley S. (Kinsley Scott), 1808-1861 2
Breslin, Jacweir 2
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Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Iota Chapter (Michigan State University) 2
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Detroit College of Law 2
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East Jordan Fruit and Land Co., Inc (East Lansing, Mich.) 2
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Greater Muskegon Chamber of Commerce 2
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