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This collection documents the construction of Bowen Field House in 1955 at Michigan State Normal College. Records include renovation plans, press clippings, and other materials dating from 1954-2009. This collection is valuable to the history of college sports.

Abstract The Campus Maps collection includes directional, expansion, and transportation maps of Eastern Michigan University from 1870-2007. The collection mainly consists of official directional walking and aerial maps, mostly ranging from the 1950s to the early 2000s, but also includes pamphlets on parking and transportation guidelines as well as maps of the University's expansion and growth projects. Booklets from the University pertaining to other topics are found in...

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The Coatings Research Institute records contain documents pertaining to the creation of the institute at Eastern Michigan University in 1985. The collection includes site plans, administrative reports, press releases, and other materials relevant to the CRI. This collection gives valuable insight to the evolution of coatings research at Eastern Michigan University.

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The Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center was dedicated in 1998. The record collection includes materials relating to the facilities planning, dedication, and early events held at the center.

Abstract In 1984 Eastern Michigan University proposed the construction of a Corporate Training Center to be located in southeast Michigan. It was meant to be a multi-purpose space that would offer accomodations for training, conference proceedings, lodging, and recreation. The Corporate Education Center records documents the construction of the center (erected in 1988 and dedicated in 1989) including agreemetns with various contractors; general files for management of...

Abstract The Eastern Michigan University Building photograph collection documents the architectural heritage of the campus of Eastern Michigan University, the Michigan State Normal College and the Michigan State Normal School. From the nationally recognized Historic District at the core of campus to the late 20th century renovations and additions both on and off campus; this collection documents the photographic history of the buildings on campus, their initial and...

Abstract The Frederic H. Pease Auditorium is a building on the Eastern Michigan University campus that hosts musical and dramatic events. The building was originally called Pierce Auditorium, but was renamed in 1915 to honor Frederic H. Pease, a professor of music and head of the Conservatory of Music. The records include facilities planning and maintenance materials that include technical data and renovation project materials, as well as publicity and outreach...

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The Frederick Alexander Music Building records documents the building that officially opened in 1980 to house rehearsal halls, classrooms, practice rooms and music studios for the Music Department. Materials in the collection includes planning documents, blue prints, floor plans, brochures, and promotional materials created for the opening. Records date from 1958 to 1984. The collection does not document the Music and Dance Department or Frederick Alexander.

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The Eastern Michigan University Physical Plant maintains the physical environment on EMU's campus, including the exteriors and interiors of buildings, parking facilities, and landscaping. The Physical Plant records include materials related to the maintenance of the campus, as well as the administration of the Physical Plant Division.

Abstract The Pray-Harrold Building collection is comprised of two buttons made to promote a rennovation of one of the primary classroom buildings on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The specifics of when these items were created and distributed is not entirely known, but were likely created between 2000 and 2009. Photographs are located in the University Building Photograph collection. The collection also contains a Pray-Harrold Modernization Program Analysis...