Abstract The Spotts Family papers document the lives of Frank Spotts and Beatrice Hildebrandt while they were at the Michigan State Normal College in the mid 1930s and early 1940s. Most of the materials in the collection were collected by Beatrice and include materials collected through the activities she participated in on campus, including registration, examinations, attendance at campus events and then those activities specific to the Baptist Student Group and the...

Abstract The Stoic Society records documents the Stoic Society at Eastern Michigan University from 1909 until 2015. The Stoic Society has grown with the University and currently offers twelve scholarships and loan funds commemorating outstanding faculty members. The traditional banquet, Spring Breakfast, and reception for new members are the Society's annual events. The collection is arranged into four series: Administrative Files which includs historical sketches of...

Abstract The Office of Student Activities, now known as Campus Life, was the focal point for the University's student organizations. Campus Life now offers student centered learning, development and involvement activities that challenge and support the unique gifts, needs, experiences and interests of students, staff members and members of the campus community. The Student Activities records range from 1898 to 2008, with bulk of the material dating from 1950 to 1969,...

Abstract The records of the Student Christian Association, 1853-1925, include founding documents, minutes and reports; prayer meeting announcements; the publication titled "Green Book"; and fundraising materials for the construction of Starkweather Hall and World War I soldiers and veterans. The Student Christian Association (SCA) operated independently of Michigan State Normal while catering specifically to the religious life of individuals attending the...

Abstract The Student Government records document the activities of Student Government at Eastern Michigan University. The collection is arranged into seven series: Administrative Files, Governing Bodies, Minutes and Resolutions, Press and Communications, Rules and Regulations, Visual Materials and Memorabilia. Materials are arranged alphabetically and chronologically and include meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, administrative files, resolutions, constitutions and...

Abstract The Student Religious Association records documents the activities of the SRA including a constitution; correspondence; financial records and meeting minutes; publications including a student handbook and history of the organization; and a scrapbook containing hand-drawn flyers, photographs, clippings, programs and invitations. The goal of the association was to work with the cooperation of community area churches and welcome any student to its activities;...

Abstract The Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity records includes the records of the Washington Toastmasters' Club which was organized into the greek letter organization of Phi Delta Pi. In 1955 Phi Delta Pi was absorbed into the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity establishing the Delta-Pi Chapter at the Michigan State Normal College. The materials in the collection are organized into two series: Phi Delta Pi and Tau Kappa Epsilon. There are few records from the Washington...

Abstract The Theatre records collection contains material related to dramatic and musical theater productions at Eastern Michigan University (1936-2011, bulk 1970-2011) including reviews and press releases, correspondence to donors and subscribers, programs, posters, and other advertising material for plays and performances. The collection is arranged of two main series Reviews and Press Coverage and Publicity and...

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Materials in the Theresa Krause Memorablia collection include give aways from the Sigma Nu Phi sorority incluing a ring, stein, and Starlite Swirl Semi-Formal dance keepsake. Krause was a student at EMU in the late 1950s and a member of the Sigma Nu Phi sorority.

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The Theta Chi fraternity collection contains information from the Epsilon Mu Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity at Eastern Michigan University from 1960 to 1998. It includes newspaper clippings, legal statements and reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, by laws, the Theta Chi fraternity manual, and other miscellaneous items.