Abstract The Loren D. Estleman papers contains outgoing correspondence, manuscripts, notes and promotional materials dating from 1978-1987. Born September 15, 1952 in Ann Arbor Michigan, Estleman is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and has had a successful career as an author of detective and Western fiction. The Correspondence series includes carbon copies of all outgoing correspondence and was arranged by the creator both...

Abstract The Laura Bird papers ranges in dates from 1960-1970, with the bulk of the material falling between 1963-1967. The collection contains the documentation collected during the original dissertation research process of EMU alumna Laura Bird regarding the short-lived life and production of the Ypsilanti Greek Theatre in celebration of the Ypsilanti sesquisentential. In 1999, Bird submitted her dissertation The Ypsilanti Greek Theatre,...

Abstract The Lyla M. Spelbring collection documents the career of Ms. Spelbring in the armed services and as an occupational therapist and educator. Included in the collection are Award and Certificates, primarily of her work in the field of occupational therapy; a copy of her 1981 Dissertation to the University of Michigan; a Photographic biography created in 2011; Photographs of Spelbring in uniform; and an album of well wishes from her Retirement from Eastern Michigan University in 1984. Spelbring...

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The Marine Corp Development and Education Awards collection contains two plaques given to Eastern Michigan University in 1971 and 1972.

Abstract The Mary Culver papers contain resource materials and research files created and collected by Culver while attending and teaching in the Historic Preservation Graduate Program at Eastern Michigan University. The papers include information related to local historic districts, sites, and organizations. Culver was particularly interested in Greek Revival architecture in southeast Michigan. Records date from 1980 through 2000, with the bulk of materials dating from...

Abstract The Marshall McLennan papers consists of materials related to McLennan's academic, professional service and volunteer efforts in the field of Historic Preservation during his years instructing in the Historic Preservation program in the Geography and Geology Department at Eastern Michigan University (EMU). The materials in the collection span from 1978-2009 with the bulk of the collection dating from 1979-1999. They reflect his involvement in important events,...

Abstract The Norma collection contains historical documents collected by the mother of anonymous donors. Norma started collecting autographs as a young girl, corresponding with local dignitaries and celebrities. Later, motivated by a keen interest in history, she began collecting signatures of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and branched out to signatures of other historically prominent figures. The 45 documents in the collection are organized by last name and include the date signed...

Abstract The National Council for Preservation Education records (NCPE) consists of materials related to the organizations foundation and historic preservation activities, efforts and events. The materials in the collection span from 1985 to 2010 with the bulk of the collection dating from 1992 to 2004. The materials reflect the organizations involvement in important events, such as the creation of the organization and the James Marston Fitch Award, annual/collaborative...

Abstract The Nathalie "Nat" Edmunds collection includes publications for the field of historic preservation; heritage tourism, and materials related to the preservation communities in Washtenaw County, specifically Ann Abror and Ypsilanti collected by Edmunds. Edmunds has been involved with community development and historic preservation in Ypsilanti since the 1960s, in 1979 Edmunds organized the first "Ypsilanti Yesteryear Heritage Festival", which...

Abstract The National Council of Professors of Educational Administration records (NCPEA) is a comprehensive collection consisting of materials related to the organizations activities, and events revolving around providing outstanding educational practices and improvements to the field of educational administration. The materials in the collection span from 1947 to 2010. The materials reflect the organizations development, administrative files, records of the annual...