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Universities and colleges -- Alumni and alumnae

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 81 Collections and/or Records:

Candis Cain Papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.78
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of "Edwin Havens: Profile of a Romantic," a paper written by Cain for American Studies 411.

Dates: 1973
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Cecile Gebhart collection

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.163
Scope and Contents The collection consists of a scrapbook created by Cecile Gebhart during her time as a student at Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University). It includes photographs of campus buildings and student activities as well as mementos from various events put on by student organizations. Also included are ticket stubs from athletic events, receipts, telephone and package slips, and commencement programs. There are a variety of items involving World War I, including a banner...
Dates: 1916 - 1921
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Charles E. Blakeslee papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.167
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of bills, The Grand Constitution of Pi Delta Epsilon, scripts for the 1925 fraternity initiation ritual, minutes of a meeting, and the charter record book of the Michigan State College chapter. The charter record book includes a history of Pi Delta Epsilon, the by-laws of the fraternity, and register, with records of members between the years 1924 and 1930. The charter was in the “Charter of Pi Delta Epsilon” binder but was removed for preservation reasons.

Dates: 1924 - 1933
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Clarence H. Judson papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.126
Scope and Contents This collection consists primarily of Clarence Judson's letters to his family, written during his years at Michigan Agricultural College. The letters describe his classes, activities, and financial situation, his experiences as a teacher during school breaks, the class strike of 1886, and a visit to the Capitol in Lansing. The collection also includes an autobiography, family history materials, genealogical charts, school records, diaries from 1888 to 1902, and a notebook Judson kept while...
Dates: 1874 - 2001
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Class of 1886 records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.4.4
Scope and Contents These papers consist of alumni letters from Jason E. Hammond to members of the Michigan State University Class of 1886 regarding their 40th reunion on June 18, 1926, and replies from various class members. The replies to Hammond discuss the reunion planning and personal information regarding the careers of various class members. Hammond incorporates information from these replies into his alumni letters, which are periodically updated. A roster of members with addresses of the Class of...
Dates: 1925 - 1929
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Class of 1895 records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.4.6
Scope and Contents This collection consists of a manuscript titled "Resume of an Informal Talk" given by Major Henry R. Allen at the 50th Anniversary of the Class of 1895 on June 7, 1945. He discusses his experiences as a student at Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University). He also talks about the jobs and military experience that he had after graduation. The longest and most significant position he held was as managing director of an American company in Germany during the 1920s through...
Dates: 1945
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Class of 1917 records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.4.2
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of alumni newsletters for the Class of 1917. The newsletters are from June 1925 and June 1927. The newsletters include the program for the alumni reunion day on campus, images and information about campus, as well as updates of the activities and locations of members of the Class of 1917.

Dates: 1925 - 1927
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Class of 1923 records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.4.5
Scope and Contents

The Class of 1923 records contain a letter from William (Bill) Taylor addressed to the members of the class of 1923. The letter provides information on an alumni class reunion and a list of class members and addresses, including graduates and non-graduates. It also lists the names of the class members that are deceased.

Dates: 1958
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-15.1
Scope and Contents The collection of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources consists of correspondence from 1902 to 1904, agriculture census reports from the 1960s, reports on agricultural schools, the teaching load for each department in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and careers in agriculture. Other materials include brochures about the college and its programs, information about Agriculture and Natural Resources Week, reports about international programs, short course for...
Dates: 1866 - 2023
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

College of Arts and Letters records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-15.9
Scope and Contents This collection includes interdepartmental correspondence, memos and brochures; publication lists; booklets; various college handbooks; course offerings; individual reports; scholarship lists; and annual reports.This collection includes interdepartmental correspondence, memos and brochures; publication lists; booklets; various college handbooks; course offerings; individual reports; scholarship lists; and annual reports. Student recruitment booklets, new program announcements and...
Dates: 1943 - 2017
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections