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...

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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 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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The Michigan Seal with Personal Note contains a framed, embosed Michigan State Seal. The seal has a short description beneath it, as well as a personal note. The ink has faded considerably, but it seems the seal was a welcome gift to a new facutly or staff member at Eastern Michigan University.

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Orland O. Norris was a professor of Latin and Education at Michigan State Normal College from approximately 1905 to his death in 1938. The Norris papers include newspaper clippings and obituaries, although the bulk of the collection is composed of handwritten, typed, and published versions of articles, including edited drafts and finished versions.

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 Office Professionals Day collection contains memorabilia from the event. The objects in the container include a soup bowl and spoon, and a metal water bottle.

Abstract The Norman Tyler papers document the work of Tyler while on the faculty of the Geology and Geography Department particularly in the Urban and Regional Planning Program at Eastern Michigan University. It contains materials related to both the Urban and Regional Planning program and the Historic Preservation program from 1990 to 2014. The collection is organized into four series and does not include materials related to Tyler's research, writing. The primary...

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The Provost's Faculty Dinner collection consists of color slides that were presented at the annual event at Eastern Michigan University, and items distributed to commemorate the event. Materials in the collection date from 1994-2000.

Abstract The P. George Bird papers is a selection of materials documenting the 52 year career of Paul George Bird as a member of the teaching faculty in the Communication, Media and Theatre Arts department at Eastern Michigan University. When Bird joined the faculty at the Michigan State Normal College in 1955 he joined the then Speech and Drama Department which oversaw the Theatre program performing at Roosevelt School. Bird assisted with the design of both Quirk and...