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Golden Years Society collection

 Collection
Identifier: 01.GYS

Scope and Contents

The Golden Years Society collection contains the programs, invitations, and memory book of the Golden Years Society at Eastern Michigan University. Records span from 1985 until 2008. The collection is arranged into two series: Administrative Files and Publications.

The Administrative Files series includes a promotional folder full of information, as well as general files, and programs and invitations from Golden Year reunions from 1985-2007. The Publications series includes newsletters from 1985-1993 and Memory Book from the 1992, 2000-2001, 2003-2006, and 2008 reunions.

Dates

  • Creation: 1985 - 2008

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Historical Note

In an effort to better serve the senior alumni of Eastern Michigan University and Michigan State Normal College, University President John Porter announced the establishment of the Golden Years Program in 1985. The Golden Years program was developed by President Porter in the response to the need he perceived for the graduating classes to stay in touch with the University and each other. The Golden Years Program is designed to serve three basic purposes; to enhance interaction and communication among senior alumni, to provide better communication to the University and the senior alumni, and to encourage senior alumni to consider way in which they could support the University and its students. Over time, the name of the program became the Gold Years Society.

Extent

0.7 Linear Feet (1 archive box, 1 object )

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Golden Years Society records documents the Golden Years Society at Eastern Michigan University. Materials are arranged chronologically and include memory books, programs, and invitations from the Golden Years Society at Eastern Michigan University from 1985 until 2008. The collection is further arranged into two series: Administrative Files and Publications.

Title
Golden Years Society collection
Status
Completed
Author
Courtney Dornburg
Date
2012 January 11
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository

Contact:
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673