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Lansing (Mich.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 69 Collections and/or Records:

Allan S. Thompson photographs

 Collection
Identifier: UA-10.3.424
Scope and Contents The Thompson collection consists of 1,866 glass plate negatives and three lantern slides. There are also 573 contact prints in the collection of which 494 are from the plates. Some of the prints are 8x10 inches and others are 3 ½ inch squares. The prints of the 3 ½ inch images are noted in the finding aid with the notation “(print available) 3 ½.” A list of the 8x10 inch prints can be found at the end of the finding aid. Safety film negatives (4x5) have been made of all the negatives...
Dates: 1898 - 1913
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Alliance of Queer and Ally Students records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-12.3.24
Scope and Content

The Alliance of Queer and Ally Students records consists of announcements, correspondence, flyers, and minutes of the organization. There are also newsletters, event flyers, and material relating to Lansing and East Lansing, Michigan, Midwestern and National LBGTA groups and women's groups. Electronic resources include meeting minutes, agendas and other student group-related text documents.

Dates: 1963 - 2014
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Angela Uhlis collection

 Collection
Identifier: c-00646
Scope and Content

The collection consists of 25 black and white photographs of a flood in Lansing, Michigan from April 1947. The photographs show neighborhoods, a few business, and possibly a power plant. The exact locations of the photographs are not identified.

Dates: 1947
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Anita Dawn Tobey Collection

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.499
Content Description The Anita Dawn Tobey collection consists of a scrapbook created by Tobey documenting her activities and time in 4-H ranging from 1945-1956 as a member of the Climax Willing Workers 4-H Club. Included are certificates, reports, ribbons, and photographs of Tobey during her time in 4-H. The collection further consists of newspaper clippings discussing Tobey, award and scholarship correspondence, materials relating to trips she took during her time in 4-H, a photograph of the 56th Annual 4-H...
Dates: 1945 - 1956
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Arno J. Erdman collection

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.231
Scope and Contents The majority of Erdman’s photographs are images he took while on campus as an instructor. Many of the images bear the name “Kodak Shop Photo.” The Action Shots folder contains images Erdman took of activities during his time at Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University). Some examples of campus action shots are the field testing of vehicles, servicemen, and portable barracks. Other notable photos include an early tank, caterpillar vehicles, trucks carrying portable...
Dates: 1918
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Bagley family papers

 Collection
Identifier: 00018
Scope and Contents The Bagley family papers includes the personal papers of David M. Bagley, his wife, Bennette Bagley, his son, William, and his grandson, Laurence. The material, dating from 1830 to 1932, is arranged by family member. Bennette Bagley's papers contain personal correspondence from friends and family members in England wishing her a safe journey to America in 1833, and her will and estate papers of 1888.David M. Bagley's papers include correspondence relating to the Civil...
Dates: 1830 - 1932
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Balthazar Korab photographs

 Collection
Identifier: UA-28.25
Scope and Contents

The collection contains photographs and copy negatives taken by Balthazar Korab for a study of outdoor sculpture in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Lansing, Michigan. Korab’s photos were published in Fay Hendry’s "Outdoor Sculpture in Grand Rapids," "Outdoor Sculpture in Kalamazoo," and "Outdoor Sculpture in Lansing".

Dates: 1976 - 1981
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Barbara Nowlin collection

 Collection
Identifier: 00231
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of glass plate negatives of scenes in Lansing and Ingham County, Michigan. Images include scenes of men practicing cheerleading, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge officers of Lansing, and scenes of a horse racetrack.

Dates: circa 1921
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Bernero, Virg, 1964-

 Person

Campus Park and Planning records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-4.2
Scope and Contents The records of Campus Park and Planning include sketches and maps of the Michigan State University (MSU) campus (1924-1952) including a topographical map of campus; reports and proposals about campus development and buildings; parking and traffic surveys; Alma College and MSU-Oakland University developmental plans; pamphlets about veterans at MSU, the Beal Botanical Gardens, Lansing City Planning, and correspondence between Harold Lautner, director of Campus Park and Planning, and John...
Dates: 1915 - 2011; Majority of material found within 1915 - 1995
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections