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Nonfiction films

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 34 Collections and/or Records:

Beryl Williamson papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.242
Scope and Contents The Beryl Williamson papers consist of albums, programs, clippings about Williamson and her skaters, Lansing Skating Club directories, photographs, scrapbooks, audio, films and videos with segments about Williamson. Many of the albums in the collection contained pages that over time would harm the photographs inside. Where it was appropriate, the pages were photocopied to show arrangement and then the photographs removed from the album. The page number was written on the back of the photo....
Dates: 1942 - 1996
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Campus Scenes [Sparty statue, Stadium, Red Cedar River, Shaw Hall?, Auditorium, Horticulture Gardens, Union, Beaumont Tower], 1954

 Item — Reel UA-IH002580
Scope and Contents From the Record Group: The collection consists of eight series. These are Athletic Record Books; Reference Materials and Drafts for Spartan Saga; News Releases; Media Guides; Miscellaneous Materials; Audiovisual Materials; Oversized; and Serials.ATHLETIC RECORD BOOKS, 1884-1964. 1.3 cubic feet, 8 volumesThese volumes list team members, coaches and scores for both varsity and freshman sports at Michigan State University. The results of yearly high school track meets held at MSU and intramural...
Dates: 1954
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Sports Information records / Audiovisual Materials / Film

Clifton Mill film

 Collection
Identifier: c-00525
Scope and Contents

This motion picture (8mm) film, made at the old Clifton Mill near Romeo, Michigan, shows a man and young boy visiting the mill. The mill ceased operation in 1977 (Source: The Romeo Observer, July 28, 2010)

Dates: undated
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

College of Human Ecology records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-15.3
Scope and Content

This collection includes the records of the College of Human Ecology from 1881 to 2005. The Arrangement Note provides summaries of each series.

Dates: 1881 - 2005
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

College of Veterinary Medicine records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-15.4
Scope and Contents The records of the College of Veterinary Medicine consist of materials related to academic programs, publications, and annual reports. The College Administrative Documents series includes information related to budgets, accreditation, faculty interests, mission statements, and Dean's reports. Note that the two of the ledgers date from 1900 and earlier. Record books of cases are also included. Audio/visual materials include a class of 1960 photograph, a slide of a oath ceremony, and...
Dates: 1853 - 2013
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Conservation for Michigan 4-H Clubs, 1936 - 1937

 Item — Reel 2075
Scope and Contents

This film begins with scenes of Michigan State College campus, and boys showing off conservation exhibits and projects. The boys then attend a conservation camp and engage in activities such as horseshoes, softball, and forest study hikes. Field trips for the kids include Hartwick Pines State Park, Higgins Lake, and the Grayling Fish Hatchery. The boys are then given instruction on shallow well digging, archery, and fishing.

Dates: 1936 - 1937
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Michigan 4-H Foundation records / Audio / Visual Material Files / 16mm Film

Cooperative Extension Service records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-16.34
Scope and Contents The records of Cooperative Extension consist of county and project reports beginning in 1913. These county reports contain information on Extension activities and may give some detail about a particular project in that county or a specific agent. The project reports contain information about project work in the whole state. The reports may be in a narrative report format or a preprinted form. Some include appendices that include newspaper articles about activities or handouts created for...
Dates: 1913 - 2013
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Dan Creyts collection

 Collection
Identifier: 00245
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of seven film reels and one videocassette of Belgian draft horse footage, some indicating they were shot at horse shows in March 1942 in Lafayette and Indianapolis. Some reels appear brittle and should not be viewed. There appears to be reel 1 and 2 for some of the shows. These films have been numbered #1161-1168.

Dates: 1942
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Detroit News films

 Collection
Identifier: c-00257
Scope and Contents This collection consists of two films produced by the Detroit News. The first film, "Both Sides of the Question" (1970), argues for fairness and accuracy in news reporting. The film presents actual Detroit News coverage of controversial news stories such as Vietnam and Kent State.The second film, "North Plant" (1973), describes the planning, construction, and operation of the Detroit News...
Dates: 1970, 1973
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Fred Honhart collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA-17.333
Scope and Contents This collection contains fourteen color slides of relocating the locomotive Engine 1225 previously stationed near the corner of Shaw Lane and Red Cedar Drive to the tracks near the Department of Public Safety on November 30, 1980 and thirty-five black and white negatives with proof sheet depicting transfer of Engine 1225 to the tracks belonging to the Michigan High School Athletic Association (Trowbridge Road, East Lansing) on May 26, 1981. This collection also contains photographs of...
Dates: 1980 - 2000
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections