Campus negative collection

Collection

Identifier: 013.CN

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Campus Negative collection consists of 5 x 7 inch glass plate negatives of the Michigan State Normal College (Eastern Michigan University) campus. The Michigan State Normal College was established in 1849, and the original building was constructed in 1852. Campus expanded as enrollment grew, and the photographs in the Campus Negative collection show views of buildings on campus in the 1920s, only two of which (Starkweather and Welch Halls) exist on campus today. The Campus Negative collection is arranged by building. Both Sherzer Hall and Boone Hall have multiple negatives.

Dates

1920 - 1927

Conditions Governing Access

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

Administrative History

The Michigan State Normal College was established in 1849, and the original building was constructed in 1852. Campus expanded as enrollment grew, and the photographs in the Campus Negative collection show views of buildings on campus in the 1920s, only two of which (Starkweather and Welch Halls) exist on campus today.

Extent

0.6 Linear Feet (1 media box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Campus Negative collection consists of 5 x 7 inch glass plate negatives of the Michigan State Normal College (Eastern Michigan University) campus.

Related Materials

For related materials, see the following collections:

Michigan State Normal College glass negative collection [013.MSNCGN]: https://aspace.emich.edu/repositories/2/resources/387

Eastern Michigan University Negative collection [016.EMUN]: https://aspace.emich.edu/repositories/2/resources/460