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Gymnasium Porcelain collection

 Collection
Identifier: 013.GP

Scope and Contents

The Gymnasium Porcelain collection consists of a small matching cup and saucer set made of white porcelain with gold trim, depicting the original Gymnasium building on the Michigan State Normal College campus.

The original Gymnasium building on the Michigan State Normal College campus was built in 1862, located on Cross Street, across from the current Welch Hall parking lot, and was destroyed by fire in 1873; in 1892 the Michigan state legislature contributed 20,000 for the construction of a new gymnasium, which was built in 1892, opened for use in 1894. The Gymnasium featured red brick and two turrets, and was divided in half, with women using one side and men the other. An addition was added in 1913, and in 1961 emergency repairs were completed. Because the building was in such poor condition, it was demolished in 1965.

Dates

  • Creation: Undated

Conditions Governing Access

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

Administrative History

The original Gymnasium building on the Michigan State Normal College campus was built in 1862, located on Cross Street, across from the current Welch Hall parking lot, and was destroyed by fire in 1873; in 1892 the Michigan state legislature contributed 20,000 for the construction of a new gymnasium, which was built in 1892, opened for use in 1894. The Gymnasium featured red brick and two turrets, and was divided in half, with women using one side and men the other. An addition was added in 1913, and in 1961 emergency repairs were completed. Because the building was in such poor condition, it was demolished in 1965.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 display box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Gymnasium Porcelain collection consists of a small matching cup and saucer set made of white porcelain with gold trim, depicting the original Gymnasium building on the Michigan State Normal College campus.

Accruals note

Donated by Mrs. Clyde Budd, Budd Estates, in 1973. No further accruals are expected.

Title
Gymnasium Porcelain collection
Status
Completed
Author
Natalie Morath
Date
2013 January 16
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