Abstract The Forensics Team records contain materials pertaining to Eastern Michigan University's competitive student organization. The Forensics Team was established in 1963, on the foundation of the debate team, and since 1973 has won over 40 Michigan State Team Championships and placed in the top ten nationally. Materials in this collection includes membership information, publications and press releases, recordings of student members, and awards and trophies from...

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The Gloria Ewing Lockhart collection is a selection of materials that documents every decade of Eastern Michigan University alumna Gloria Lockhart. Included in the collection are photographs, clippings, a signed copy of her book Unmasking: A Woman's Journey and track and field memorabilia. Materials in the collection date from 1964-2014.

Abstract The Golden Key International Honour Society collection documents the Golden Key Chapter activities at Eastern Michigan University. Founded in 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia, Golden Key National Honour Society is dedicated to the development of leadership within its members. The collection is divided into two series: Administrative Files and Publicity and Outreach. The Administrative Files has one sub series of correspondence. The collection is arranged...

Abstract Greek organizations have been a strong presence on the campus of Eastern Michigan University almost since the institution's inception, with the establishment of The Lyceum in the mid-1800's. Many other Greek organizations followed, and have ever since maintained an influence at EMU. This collection consists of records from a multitude of EMU fraternal and sororal organizations between the years of 1911 and 2015. Included documents include press clippings, and organizational documents such as...

Abstract The Gus (Zilke) Howard collection contains a 1927 Aurora, clippings for the Michigan State Normal College Gymnastics team, programs from events on campus and events where Mr. Howard performed, and other clipped articles about athletics in Michigan and Michigan State Normal College. Mr. Howard was born in c. 1905 and graduated from Detroit Eastern High School and attended Michigan State Normal College as Gus Zilke. He was a member of the gymnastics team and...

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The Homecoming collection documents the homecoming activities held at Eastern Michigan University. Materials are arranged chronologically beginning in 1930-2016, the collection includes programs, newspaper clippings, and realia from homecoming. There are no materials from the earliest homecomings, 1920-1929. The Memorabilia series in comprised of t-shirts, buttons, cups, and stickers.

Abstract The Housing and Dining collection includes clipping, newsletters, correspondence, coupons, directories, housing rates, statists, menus, and rate proposals. Also included are booklets, manuals, and pamphlets on campus housing and on and off campus eateries. The collection (1900-2012) is organized alphabetically and the four series: Booklets, Clippings, Manuals, and Pamphlets are arranged...

Abstract Since 1976, The Eastern Michigan University Hockey Club has competed at the highest levels of semi-varsity hockey in the United States. The Hockey Club collection contains materials belonging to the Eastern Michigan University Hockey Club, which was established in 1976. Materials include official programs, newspaper clippings, season reviews, and administration papers, including the records officially establishing the club with...

Abstract The Haskins Family papers contains a small selection of personal papers of both David E. Haskins and his wife Mary (May) Van Vleet. Included in the collection are duplicates of correspondence and official papers related to his time enlisted in the military during the Civil Way, early photographs of both David and Mary, a few items indicating their membership in the Michigan State Normal School Lyceum, publicity materials from the various candidacies of Haskins...

Abstract The Home Economics Club was founded at Michigan State Normal College in 1926 as a supplement to the Home Economics Department. It also participated in the larger Michigan Home Economics Association, and often attended Association events around the state. Other club activities included social events and lectures.The Home Economics Club records contain items from the Home Economics Club at Michigan State Normal School and Eastern Michigan University....