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European Culinary Cards collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 752
Scope and Contents
The European Culinary Cards collection consists of postcards and advertisement cards depicting food products, cooking, and eating primarily from France but with some representatrion from Spain and the Netherlands. The illustrations and photographs are visually rich and sometimes comical. Some post cards have handwritten messages and canceled postage. Companies represented sell items such as chocolate, cookies and crackers, meats, and wines, including Amatller, Amidon Remy, Cacao Blooker,...
Dates:
approximately 1890-1930
Helen Strow collection
Collection
Identifier: UA-17.443
Scope and Contents
The Helen Strow collection consists of records pertaining to educational and international developments in the home economics field. The bulk of the collection, dating from 1947 to 1989, includes field reports, pamphlets, unpublished papers,
newsletters, photographs, and extensive correspondence relating to both international and regional home economics activities. The International and Historic Home Economics collection series contains reprints, newsletters, reports, and unpublished papers...
Dates:
1947 - 1989
John Merlin Hunter papers
Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.169
Scope and Content
The John Merlin Hunter papers are from Hunter’s experiences working with universities in foreign countries under the auspices of either Michigan State University or the Ford Foundation. With the exception of the Family Correspondence series, the collection is professional in nature and contain little personal information. The two largest series come from Hunter’s experiences in Argentina and Brazil. The collection contains many documents written in Spanish or Portuguese.
Dates:
1955 - 1974
Mark Rogovin papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 729
Abstract
The Mark Rogovin papers document Rogovin's role in the modern mural movement, specifically in Chicago, as well as aspects of his role as a founder of Chicago's Peace Museum. The collection also gives insight to American social documentary photographer (Mark Rogovin's father) Milton Rogovin's relationship with members of Mexico's Taller Graphica Popular. The collection includes writings, news clippings, flyers, administrative records, press releases, and grant proposals. Of note are a series...
Dates:
1954-2007; Majority of material found in 1970-1990