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Ephemera

 Subject

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 75 Collections and/or Records:

Emil Conrad Volz papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.103
Scope and Contents

The papers of Emil Volz consist of a scrapbook containing postcards and photographs depicting student life, students, campus scenes, scenes from Pine Lake (Lake Lansing), Michigan, faculty, and athletic events at Michigan Agricultural College. It also contains programs from various campus social functions, numerous dance cards, menus, ribbons, and many items relating to football at Michigan Agricultural College.

Dates: 1910 - 1914
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Eric Bates collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA-28.38
Content Description The collection consists of small pieces of paper with photos of football players on them possibly sold as a fund raiser. The pieces have a photo, player's name and phrases like "Beat Michigan" and "I want to help." They also say "Watch for the On to Victory Poster" and "See Carp Julian- Harvey & Co. Service." George "Carp" Julian was a football player at Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University) in 1911-1914. It is possible the Harvey & Co. refers to an East...
Dates: 1930, undated
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Eugene G. Wanger papers

 Collection
Identifier: 00203
Scope and Contents The Eugene G. Wanger papers consist of unpublished manuscripts, Ingham County Historical Commission materials, R.E. Olds Museum papers, Ingham County Government papers, Michigan State Government papers, Republican political material, United States Government papers, and Tri-County Regional Planning Commission papers. The Unpublished Manuscripts series includes Memorabilia of Michigan’s Constitutional Convention, 1961-1962: A Guide to the Author’s...
Dates: 1957 - 2003
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Eva J. Goodyear ration book

 Collection
Identifier: c-00290
Scope and Contents

This collection contains one World War II ration book.

Dates: 1943
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

First Day Covers and Stamp collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA-28.30
Scope and Content

The collection consists of First Day Covers (stamps) and other commemorative ephemera.

Dates: 1948-1955, 1962, 1975, 2005
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Ford Peabody papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA-10.3.375
Scope and Content

This collection consists of a scrapbook, class notes, newspapers, publications, posters, and ephemera from Ford Peabody's time as an undergraduate student at Michigan Agricultural College.

Dates: 1912 - 1916
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Forrest W. Starrett papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.77
Scope and Contents The collection includes football programs, copies of newspaper clippings related to a student riot after a baseball game between M.A.C. and the University of Michigan, and campus photographs. Several items concern the student excavation of the Union Building basement. Football programs are for Creighton University vs. Michigan Aggies (November 10, 1923) and Michigan Aggies vs. Indiana (October 28, 1923). Memorabilia includes ticket stubs, a photograph book entitled ...
Dates: 1922 - 1931
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

Gerald F. Knapp papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.160
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a booklet for undergraduate students titled "Michigan Agricultural College Regulations 1923-1924," student event programs, a graduation card, and a telegram.

Dates: 1922 - 1924
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Harris Olson CUMREC records

 Collection
Identifier: UA-28.3
Scope and Contents

CUMREC records consists of historical displays for 1956-1971, financial information, a flag, slides, pins and badges, newsletters, policies, and members.

The electronic resource consists of a documentary style video called "The Celebration of an Idea, the Realization of a Dream" commemorating the 50th anniversary of CUMREC. The video gives a historical account of administrative computing, Frank Martin, and past conferences.

Dates: 1956 - 1999
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections