Abstract The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity collection documents the activities of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Epsilon Eta chapter at Eastern Michigan University. The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was founded in 1906 on the campus of Cornell University and the Epsilon Eta Chapter at Eastern Michigan University was founded in 1959. The collection is arranged into four series: Administrative Files including blank fraternity forms,...

Abstract The Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity collection documents the activities of the Alpha Phi Omega, a Service Fraternity on Eastern Michigan University campus. Materials are arranged into ten series: Administrative Files including correspondence, address lists, and event fliers, Alumni Relations, Banquet Programs from 1997-2010, By laws, Constitution and History, Felix & Babble...

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Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority was founded at Eastern Michigan University in 1899. It was originally founded as an educational organization, but is now regarded as a social sorority. The collection contains two oversized paddles, traditionally given to members by a "big sister".

Abstract The AmeriCorps records documents the official business of the AmeriCorps members on Eastern Michigan University’s campus from 1998-2000. AmeriCorps is a national service program that supports needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. The collection is arranged into six series: Administrative Files including the America Reads Challenge, Program Summaries, and Staff Meeting Minutes , ...

Abstract The Anna Foster autograph book titled Memory's Leaves, contains lithographs and many hand-written notes from Anna Foster's friends and colleagues during her time as a student at the Michigan State Normal School. The autograph book was published by Moss & Brother in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Enrollment records show that Foster was a student enrolled at Michigan State Normal School in 1861; however, the notes and signatures in the book are dated between...

Abstract Arm of Honor is the oldest local fraternity in the United States and was founded at the then Michigan State Normal School in 1895 for the stated purpose of fostering "in its members the ability to think, to think extemporaneously." The records of the organization includes founding documents, membership information, minutes and records of events and activities as well as ephemeral items. Materials in the collection are organized into three primary series: ...

Abstract Arrival was an informational and social organization whose mission was to establish a connecting link between the University and disabled students with the eventual goal of providing all disabled students with a degree from Eastern Michigan University. The Arrival records document the organization's goal of supporting access and services provided to disabled students at Eastern Michigan University. The records include materials relating to the operations of...

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The Associated Women Students (AWS) records were created by the AWS student organization at Eastern Michigan University. The organization sought to promote the interests of female students and the Intercollegiate Association of Women Students. The AWS records collection includes materials from approximately 1919 to 1975 that detail the goals and activities of the group, as well as their participation in national and state-wide conventions.

Abstract The Baptist Student Association records document the events and activities of the organization which was sponsored by the Ypsilanti Baptist church and sought to provide a fun atmosphere for young Christians studying at Michigan State Normal College. Included in the record are official meeting minutes from 1935-1940 and the secretary's notebook from 1924-27; membership materials including a roster and membership committee materials; reports from the Association...

Abstract The Barbara Warner Weiss papers, 1909-1997 bulk dates 1947-1950, primarily document her membership in the Sigma Nu Phi Sorority. Additional materials in the collection include a song book from the Alpha Delta Kappa sorority, clippings, programs of events at Michigan State Normal College, sheet music from a Christmas pageant title Song of Man and a plaque from the University Circle. Weiss, class of 1950, was a Music Education major and an active member of the Alpha chapter of the Sigma Nu Phi...