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Sound recordings

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 93 Collections and/or Records:

Don Stevens papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-1.1.2
Scope and Contents The Don Stevens papers include a variety of materials on higher education, particularly Michigan State University, as well as disputes and conflicts pertaining to it. Some of which includes student protests to campus issues including racial problems, ROTC, and the grape and lettuce boycott. Also in the collection are materials related to labor unions, labor issues and disputes, labor education and legislation, including AFL-CIO statements, magazine articles, speeches, executive board...
Dates: 1944 - 1973
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Doris A. Paul collection

 Collection
Identifier: 00250
Scope and Content The collection contains taped interviews by Doris Paul of Navajo Marines who served as code talkers during World War II. Also interviewed were members of the Navajo Nation government and cultural institutions, a U.S. Marine 4th Division Reunion Chairman, and Philip Johnston, the initiator of the code talker program. The interviews were used for writing her book "The Navajo Code Talkers" (1973). Also included is a taped recording of a banquet in 1975 honoring the code talkers following the...
Dates: 1971 - 2015
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Edgar A. Schuler papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.42
Scope and Contents The Publications series consists of articles, reports, and publications written by Schuler. Topics include sociology, and a few about race, social relations, and health. The Pakistan Project series includes materials from Schuler's time as advisor to the Pakistan Academy for Rural Development, such as correspondence, publications, reports, meeting minutes and agendas, and research materials.The Diaries series consists of the diary Schuler wrote while an advisor to the...
Dates: 1929 - 1974
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Edward A. Brown collection

 Collection
Identifier: c-00500
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of an audiocassette containing an oral history about the fruit canning industry in Michigan.

Dates: July 16, 1976
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Elected Student Council records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-12.1.11
Scope and Content

The majority of this collection is recordings of meetings discussing matters pertaining to student academic life, 1976-1992. There is one folder containing meeting minutes from 1989 to 1992.

Dates: 1976 - 1992
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Faculty Council records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-14.4
Scope and Contents

The records of the Faculty Council consist of audio recordings of Council meetings from 1968 to 2000. Also included are meeting minutes.

Dates: 1963 - 2000
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Floyd M. Barden papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.32
Scope and Contents

The Floyd M. Barden papers consist of an oral history interview conducted by Frank Dennis in 1973. Barden discusses fruit farming in South Haven (1850-1900), his experiences while a student at Michigan Agricultural College (1904-1908), and his later interaction with the College, particularly his work with the Cooperative Extension Service (circa 1910-1930). The collection includes an audio cassette and transcription of the interview.

Dates: 1973
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Forrest W. Coggan papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.202
Scope and Contents The collection consists of original materials and photocopies associated with various theater projects in which Coggan was involved. Some were performed at Michigan State University. The collection contains newspaper clippings, programs, copies of photographs, histories of the dance companies, and advertising media. The Correspondence folder contains photocopies of correspondence with MSU President Peter McPherson, the MSU Library, and MSU Museum. It also contains a photocopy of a 1947...
Dates: 1947 - 2013
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Frank G. Dennis papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.265
Scope and Contents The Frank G. Dennis papers consist of articles and biographical information about, and awards given to Frank G. Dennis, Stanley Johnston, and Sylvan Wittwer who were members of the Horticulture Department at Michigan State University (MSU). There is also information regarding the history of horticulture at MSU. Records include materials about Sylvan Wittwer used by Dennis to write his book and a copy of the poem “Ode to Cyclone” written by Dennis. The collection also includes a number of...
Dates: 1957 - 2008
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Frederick J. Zint papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.222
Scope and Contents

This collection contains memorabilia from Fred Zint's years at Michigan State College (now Michigan State University). The collection includes a Chi Omega Spring Dance Program (1951), graduation materials (1952), MSC decals, the football program from the MSC vs Ohio State game (1951), photographs of campus buildings (1952), and a 45 rpm record of the MSC Men's Glee Club (circa 1955). Note: The record has been digitized and placed online at onthebanks.msu.edu.

Dates: 1951 - 1955
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections