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Miss Julia Anne King was a professor of History at Michigan State Normal College, and served as the College Preceptress from 1881 through 1919. Her papers include primarily hand-written manuscripts from her papers and lectures.

Abstract Laurence N. Smith has gained national recognition as a pioneer in marketing of non-profit institutions and service organizations as well as his work in executive development and Transformation Management. Smith worked for Eastern Michigan University in the capacity of Vice President for University Marketing and Student Affairs starting in 1975 where he had overall leadership responsibility for strategic University marketing, communication and media relations, as well as student affairs. The...

Abstract The Linda Kurtz collection contains a selection of correspondence, research and writing, and teaching material arranged by Linda Farris Kurtz, a Professor Emerita in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She began teaching at Eastern Michigan University's School of Social Work in 1989 and taught courses centered around human behavior, policy issues in chemical dependency, self-help, mental illness, and substance abuse. She retired in 2004. Materials were collected or written by Linda Kurtz. The collection...

Abstract Lloyd W. Olds was an alumni, faculty member, and athletic coach at Eastern Michigan University. Dr. Olds joined the EMU faculty in 1921 and worked in the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, of which he served as the department chair from 1956 to 1963. Olds was also a track and field coach at EMU and served as an associate coach of the US Olympics track and field team in 1932. Notably, Olds established the first collegiate intramural athletics department in 1921,...

Abstract The Marcello Truzzi papers document the research and writing of Marcello Truzzi, professor of sociology at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) from 1974-2003. While comprehensive of his research and writings, the collection does not document the teaching he did prior to arriving at EMU or while EMU. The materials in the collection are arranged into 8 series of materials, the most comprehensive of which is his correspondence particularly in the areas of paranormal...

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The Margaret Rossiter records contain materials from 1965 to 1987. The documents include course materials from Dr. Rossiter's history and women's studies classes, as well as personal files including recipes and newspaper clippings. This collection is useful for insight into women's studies education and course structures.

Abstract Born in Winnebago Illinois, January 23, 1870, Mary Alice Goddard was a school teacher in Illinois from 1890-95 when she moved to Ann Arbor to attend the University of Michigan where she completed her degree in 1900. She was hired as an instructor by the Michigan State Normal College in 1901, and retired in 1939 as a full professor after compeleting graduate work at the University of Chicago, University of Michigan and the University of Wisconsin. After retiring in 1939, she lived with her...

Abstract Michael G. McGuire was a professor of Music Therapy at Eastern Michigan University for thirty years. He also was a leader in the LGBT community on both on campus and in the community at large. The Michael G. McGuire papers consist primarily of clippings, sabbatical report, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Student Association, Gay Games and Cultural Festival, and the review and amendment of sexual orientation clauses at Eastern Michigan...

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Dr. Michael Harris was Associate Provost at Eastern Michigan University, as well as a professor of political science specializing in public policy and administration. In 1994, Dr. Harris became a professor at EMU, and in 2000 was appointed Associate Provost. In 2004 Dr. Harris left EMU to accept the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs at Ferris State University.

Abstract The records of the Michigan Education Association collection documents the activities of the Michigan Education Association (MEA) as well as the activities of the Michigan Education Association/Michigan Association of Higher Education (MEA/MEAH). Records in the collection date from 1928-1972 with the bulk of the collection dating from 1968-1972. Materials in the collection include committee lists, correspondence, membership, clippings, bulletins and...