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College presidents -- Michigan

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

David L. Friday papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-2.1.9
Scope and Content

The David L. Friday papers consist primarily of lecture correspondence. There are also a set of financial records (mostly undated) that might pertain to Friday's tenure at the University of Michigan, some telegrams and newsclippings, legislative material, and Friday's working papers.

Dates: 1913 - 1923; Majority of material found within 1921 - 1923
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Edgar L. Harden papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-2.1.15
Series Description (1) BOARD OF TRUSTEES FILES. 1977-1979. 0.7 cu. ft.Records documenting Harden's relations with the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. The files consist largely of correspondence and memoranda between Harden and various board members concerning all facets of University governance. The folders of general correspondence and correspondence with individual board members are particularly valuable for providing insight into the various issues dealt with in board...
Dates: 1976 - 1980
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Edwin Willits papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-2.1.4
Scope and Content

The Edwin Willits papers consist of correspondence, financial records, Willits' inaugural address at Michigan Agricultural College, and various education-related materials, primarily concerning natural science.

Dates: 1884 - 1889
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Kenneth B. Ebert papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.84
Scope and Contents

Kenneth B. Ebert papers consist of a twenty-four page paper entitled "The Dismissal of Lewis G. Gorton from the Presidency of Michigan Agricultural College: November 11, 1895." The paper was submitted on December 8, 1980 for a Teacher Education 804B course requirement.

Dates: 1980
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Lewis Griffin Gorton papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-2.1.6
Scope and Content

The Lewis Griffin Gorton papers consist of correspondence during Gorton's years as president of Michigan Agricultural College. Also included is Gorton's inaugural address.

Dates: 1893 - 1895
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Lewis Ransom Fiske papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-2.1.2
Scope and Content

The Lewis Ransom Fiske papers include presidential reports to the State Board of Agriculture, two published speeches, an address, correspondence, financial papers, a student petition, and biographical information on Fiske. One item of interest is the two articles in the Michigan Farmer Newspaper (Fl. 10) which describe in detail the expense, effort,and process of clearing land for the original campus area.

Dates: 1855 - 1862
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

M. Peter McPherson papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-2.1.19
Scope and Contents This collection contains office files from Michigan State University President Peter McPherson, who was president from 1993-2004. The Calendar series contains McPherson office and appointment calendars. The Correspondence files contain chronological files as well as topical files of particular importance. Annual reports, research reports, and special reports produced for and by McPherson are in the Reports series. McPherson's annual State of the University addresses and some commencement...
Dates: 1993 - 2004
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Maurice Cecil Mackey records

 Collection
Identifier: UA-2.1.16
Scope and Contents The records of M. Cecil Mackey were created or collected primarily in his capacity as president of Michigan State University (1979-1985). Issues that span multiple presidencies may be documented here, as well as other presidents' files. There are five series of materials in this collection: Correspondence, Administrative Records for the Office of the President, Social Event Files, Subject Files, and Vice Presidents' Files. The social events files are planning documents for luncheons,...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1978 - 1985
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Michigan Council of State College Presidents records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-23.9
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a number of reports submitted to Michigan Council of State College Presidents (MCSCP) as well as the minutes to the MCSCP meetings. The reports were filed by various departments and colleges and usually focus on financial matters.

Dates: 1959 - 1976
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Robert S. Shaw papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-2.1.11
Scope and Content

The Robert Shaw papers contain correspondence (1891-1940), publications, petitions, reports, legislation, council, and other university-related information, news clippings, an article on the sugar beet, and biographical papers, including honorary degrees and a memorial.

Dates: 1890 - 1953; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1941
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections