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Ruth B. Alford MacFarlane was a faculty member in the Biology department in Eastern Michigan University's College of Arts and Sciences. She was the curator of EMU's Herbarium for eight years.

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...

Scope and Contents The Arab-American Faculty and Staff Association collection includes materials related to the founding of the association. The collection includes agendas and meeting minutes, correspondence, event flyers, newsletters pertaining to Arab concerns, a reading list, membership information, and clippings. While some materials are as recent as 2011, the majority of the collection is from the founding of the associationin 2003 and 2004. Files are arranged in...

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The Jiu-Hwa Lo Upshur papers includes files related to Upshur's work in the History Department at Eastern Michigan University, as well as other institutions where she led workshops and lectures to continuing education learners. Materials include awards & accolades, teaching files, papers and presentations, and research files.

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 David Geherin papers document a small part of the professional life of an English professor who's tenure at Eastern Michigan University lasted from 1969 - 2010. Geherin's scholarship focused on the analytic studies of contemporary crime fiction authors and the collection includes some of the manuscripts, contracts and correspondence with authors during the research, writing and publication process. Also included in the collection are supporting documents for Geherin's application for the...

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Lucy Liggett was a professor for the Communication and Theater Arts Department at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) from 1983 to 1999. The Lucy Ligget papers document her teaching, scholarship, and service. The collection also includes AV productions that contain student projects, Ypsilanti Public Access television, and research files. The papers are arranged chronologically.

Abstract Donald Loppnow is an emeritus faculty and former administrator of Eastern Michigan University. The Donald Loppnow papers document his tenure at EMU, including his roles as both faculty and administrator. Loppnow began his career at EMU as a lecturer in sociology. He rose through the academic ranks to professor of social work, the position he held at the time of his retirement in 2014. He was instrumental in founding the Department of Social Work, now the...

Abstract Albert P. Marshall served as the director of Eastern Michigan University's library, as well as the dean of Academic Services from 1969 to 1980. The Albert P. Marshall papers documents his work in academic advising, with Operation Opportunity and the African American Studies department. It also contains a copy of the Special Services proposal and clippings specific to Marshall. The papers are...