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 Madrigal Singers at Eastern Michigan University was an elite group of singers who specialized in the 16th century song form of the madrigal. The small group of no more than twenty singers was given the chance to perform not only all around the Ypsilanti area, but around the world. The collection is arranged alphabetically and is divided into five series. The five series that are included in this collection are: Performances; Photographs; Program...

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...

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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.

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The Oratorical Association records include materials pertaining to the Michigan State Normal College student organization, which practiced debate and oratory. Records include graphic materials such as scrapbook pages, flyers, posters, and programs, as well as administrative papers such as correspondence and constitutions. Some materials from the Department of Elocution and Oratory are also included. The records are dated approximately 1916 to 1937.

Abstract The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity collection houses the materials of the Theta Gamma Chapter of the Fraternity at Eastern Michigan University. It contains Black Facts Tuesday Flyers, constitution and membership program literature, correspondence, Grand Conclave and regional conference information, flyers, programs, and event invitations, historical information, photographs, The Oracle, and miscellaneous papers of the Fraternity. The Theta Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi was founded at Eastern...

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 The Pi Gamma Mu Society Collection documents the activities of the Michigan Alpha Chapter of the society at Eastern Michigan University. Pi Gamma Mu was founded in Williamsburg, Virginia in 1924 at the College of William and Mary. It in one of the oldest societies dedicated to social sciences. The collection is arranged alphabetically and divided into two series. The two series are Administration and History, and Publicity and Outreach. The records date from...

Abstract The Panhellenic Council was established in 1902. Its purpose is to unite national sororities who exist on the same college campuses, and to improve relations between the Greek system and the university as a whole. Panhellenic Council has two representatives from each sorority on campus attend meetings, to promote cooperation and all sorority functions. The many local sororities who have resided on Eastern Michigan University's campus have traditionally been...

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The Phi Gamma Nu collection contains two scrapbooks that document the groups activities, both professional and social. The Alpa Theta Chapter of Phi Gamma Nu was installed at Eastern Michigan University in 1967. Records date from 1969-1972.