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Robert Packard collection

 Collection
Identifier: 01.RP

Abstract

Robert Packard was a student at Michigan State Normal College in the early 1930s. His collection consists of a green wool blanket that was donated by Eastern Michigan University alumni Shirley Hinkle.

Dates

  • Creation: 1934 - 1934

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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

Biographical note

Robert Packard of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, was a student at Eastern Michigan University. As a senior in 1934, he played on the baseball team as a catcher and was a member of Pi Delta Pi. Mr. Packard passed away on December 26, 1989 in Ohio.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

The item in the collection is a large wool stadium blanket, green in color with white trim. It has a large Huron logo patch sewn on the center, as well as "Michigan State Normal College" embroidered in large letters. The top right corner is embroidered "Baseball" with three star patches, and the lower left corner is embroidered "Robert Packard."

Title
Robert Packard collection
Status
Completed
Author
Natalie Morath
Date
2012 September 10
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