Abstract The Martin F. Dickerson collection are the materials of Mr. Dickerson's from his time enrolled in two correspondence courses through the Michigan State Normal College in 1954. Students who were unable to have their course needs met through the extension office were allowed to take correspondence courses, which if completed satisfactorily would carry the same weight as those taken on campus. Each course has six assignments per credit hour, with both of the courses Dickerson enrolled in...

Abstract The Military participation on campus records, 1864-2005, include materials from the American Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, as well as secondary materials relating to the history of these conflicts as they relate to Michigan State Normal College, its students, alumni, faculty, staff and campus, as well as Ypsilanti, MI. The bulk of the materials are approximately dated 1864 to 1944, and include clippings, photographs,...

Abstract The records of the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration documents the events that have occurred in celebration of the Civil Right leader on the campus of Eastern Michigan University since the 1980s. The community of Eastern Michigan University continues this annual celebration with a weekend of events. Events include performances, discussions, lectures and guest speakers and the highlight event of the President's luncheon with a keynote speaker and honorees. The collection primarily consists...

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In the 1970's McKenny Union Directorate (MUD) coordinated movies and concerts on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. MUD cinema was a weekly film series which at one point was showing up to 5 movies a week. This poster from 1973 was fashioned to look like a ticket stub, printed on bright pink paper with the shows playing that semester.

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The Music Club scrapbook documents the activities and membership of the club. The scrapbook includes photographs, membership lists, programs and clippings. Records date from 1938-1951.

Abstract The materials in the New Student Orientation records documents the organized orientation for all incoming students. This includes but is not limited to materials on All Girls Freshman Assembly, Freshman Orientation, Opening Convocation, New Student and Parent Orientations, and Group Leader training. The collection is organized into four main series: Administrative files, Fast Track, Orientation Handouts, and Parent Association; in addition to files of press and...

Abstract The Normal Lyceum Literary Society was an organization with both student and faculty participants that was founded at Michigan State Normal College in 1853. It was the first student organization at the College, and remained the only one for many years. In the 1880-81 academic year, the number of participants had grown, making activities cumbersome. As a result, Principal MacVicar abolished existing societies and created the New Lyceum, which was subdivided...

Abstract The Department of Diversity and Community Involvement (DCI) is the administrative umbrella of four centers that offer various programs and services. These centers include the Center for Multicultural Affairs (CMA), the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center (LGBTRC), the VISION Volunteer Center (VISION), and the Women’s Resource Center (WRC). The records in this collection are not a full representation of the Office given that it does not include any administrative records....

Abstract The Office of Religious Affairs records date from 1960 to 1979 when the office operated out of Starkweather Hall on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The collection, organized into four series: Speaker and Performances, Groups and Meetings, Administrative Files, and Charles Minneman papers, is a comprehensive history of the Office during this timespan. The personal belongings of director Charles Minneman includes detailed appointment cards and books,...

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The Omega Phi Alpha collection documents the history, administration and activities of the Gamma Chapter of Omega Phi Alpha at Eastern Michigan University. The collection is arranged in three series: Administration, History, Tradition and Ephemera, and Publicity and Outreach. The collection is arranged alphabetically. Records date from 1992-2013.