Abstract The Preservation Eastern collection documents the inner workings of a student organization for graduate students in the Histoic Preservation program at Eastern Michigan University. The group provides valuable experiences for students before entering the preservation field. The collection is arranged chronologically and topically. It is divided into two series. The two series in the collection are: Chronological 1979-2016, and Projects. Records date from 1966 to 2016 and include meeting...

Abstract QUEST or Queer Unity for Eastern Students is the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Student Association at Eastern Michigan University. The mission of QUEST is to promote awareness of LGBT issues through outreach and education programs both on campus and in the community, provide a safe and comfortable environment for LGBT students seeking support and guidance through their peers, engage in social activities which promote a positive self-image for LGBT students and support the work and...

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The Residence Hall Scrapbooks document the lives and activities of residents living in Brown, Buell, Downing, Goodison, and King Halls. Each of these residence halls were named after some of Michigan State Normal College's influential faculty members. The scrapbooks date 1940-1995, with the bulk of information from 1940-1971.

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Richard "Dick" Fulton and Greta Hellum Fulton were students at Michigan State Normal College and then Eastern Michigan University. Their collection includes materials concerning their lives on campus, as well as campus-specific materials.

Abstract The Richard "Dick" Schwarze photograph collection contains photographic formats from the campus photographer Dick Schwarze taken during his time as campus photographer from 1970-2006. Subjects represented in the collection include campus and community events, student life, and campus grounds and facilities. Also included in the collection are a significant number of headshots of faculty and staff, including University President William E. Shelton. The collection contains color as...

Abstract Sigma Delta Psi is an honorary national physical education fraternity which promotes total fitness of male college students and was active on the campus of Eastern Michigan University in the 1920s through the 1960s. Materials in the Sigma Delta Psi collection dates from 1927 to 1967 and contains Application Records from the Michigan Normal College chapter arranged alphabetically, a series of Notecards from member John Johnson dating from 1950-1951 and Clippings...

Abstract The records of the Sigma Mu Sigma fraternity at the Michigan State Normal College (now Eastern Michigan University) date from 1929 through 1940 and are an almost complete record of the Iota Chapter of the fraternal organization that was founded by and for Masons. In the late 1930s many of the Sigma Mu Sigma chapters saw their memberships numbers dwindle and were opting to be absorbed by the national Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, the Iota chapter at the Michigan State Normal was an exception...

Abstract The Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Omicron Chapter started as a local sorority at the Michigan State Normal College when the Alpha Beta Sigma Sorority began in 1912. In January, 1917 this local sorority joined the national Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and is often referred to as Tri-Sig. The Sigma Sigma Sigma (Tri-Sigma) Sorority collection contains consitutions and bylaws; membership information; flyers and news clippings; and a pledge paddle from the 1960s. It is...

The Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity collection contains the information of the Alpha Theta chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma at Eastern Michigan University. The collection includes the articles of incorporation from 1966, behavioral workshop information, correspondence, newspaper clippings and articles, pamphlets and brochures, liability insurance, chapter management guides, the Alpha Theta colony petition, The Saga newsletter, codes of...

Abstract The information contained in the Sodalitas Latina records include bound meeting books that outlined meeting activities, members, and financies of the organization; and invitations and correspondence to events promoted and sponsored by thte organization. The Sodalitas Latina was the name of the Latin Club formed during the 1915-16 school year and this is a small sample of records of this student organization. Materials in the collection date from 1915 through...