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Letters (correspondence)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 562 Collections and/or Records:

Fay family papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00115
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of correspondence between members of the Fay family living in Middletown and Westfield, Connecticut, and in Genesee County, Michigan. The letters discuss agricultural and economic prospects, religious concerns, family matters, and social activities.

Dates: 1832 - 1875
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Fendley Collins papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.80
Scope and Contents The Fendley Collins papers contain information on Michigan State University's wrestling team including charts, programs, and schedules. The collection also includes information on MSU and high school wrestling, wrestling tournaments and other sports. There is also information on the physical education department and courses at MSU as well as staff materials, material related to Collins' time as coordinator of special events, and correspondence. Also included is material relating to Pan...
Dates: 1930 - 1972
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Ferry family papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00351
Scope and Contents

Typed excerpts (1823-1831) from the letters from William Montague Ferry and his wife Amanda, Protestant missionaries on Mackinac Island, Michigan, to family members in New England, especially those in Ashfield, Massachusetts. Of particular interest are descriptions of the Indians and references to opposition from the Roman Catholic Church. Also included are brief genealogies of the Ferry, Montague, Henry, Hastings, White, and Harwood families.

Dates: undated
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Floyd W. Reeves papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-2.1.12.1
Scope and Contents This collection is divided into six series. The first series consists of biographical information pertaining to Reeves. It also contains his general correspondence while at the University of Kentucky, the University of Chicago, and Michigan State University. The second series contains material related to the various committees with which Reeves was associated. It consists primarily of correspondence and pamphlets. The committees are in alphabetical order. The third series is composed of...
Dates: 1903 - 1970
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Football records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-4.3.1
Scope and Contents The records of the Football Office consist of subject files from Hugh “Duffy” Daugherty time as head coach. Most of the records deal with various All-Star and regular season games. The All-Star game files consist of correspondence relating to the planning of the games, particularly to the involvement of Daugherty as a coach or to the selection of Michigan State University players. The regular season games are organized by the name of opponent. Materials include routine correspondence between...
Dates: 1913 - 2012
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Forest H. Akers papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-1.1.1
Scope and Contents

The Forest Akers papers include correspondence, speeches, news clippings and other materials related to Michigan State University; a variety of educational materials, legal documents, and articles; a history of Williamston, Michigan; and personal papers including Akers' class reunion information (1950) and a certificate of appointment to the State Board of Agriculture. Scrapbooks contain family photographs and photographs and other information relating to Chrysler Corporation.

Dates: 1898 - 1965
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Forest Johnson collection

 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
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Forestry Club records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-12.3.2
Scope and Content

This collection contains a minute book with the constitution and by laws of the club at its creation, attendance rolls and minutes of the meetings. The minutes for 1912-1913 contain receipts, and dues as well as meeting information. The papers folder contains a financial statement of the club and correspondence with the Intercollegiate Association of Forestry Clubs. Also included is a newsletter from 1967.

Dates: 1903 - 1967
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

Frances Morehouse and Milton Townsend papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA-10.3.339
Scope and Contents This collection consists of correspondence from Frances Morehouse and Milton Townsend. Most of the letters are between Frances and Milton but a few of the letters are also from their relatives and friends. While professing their love for each other, Frances and Milton also talked about their day-to-day activities. Frances talked about her Home Economic classes, working on campus at Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University), and events she attended. She...
Dates: 1920 - 1923
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections