Pierce Hall Building records
Abstract
The Pierce Hall Buildling records contains a painting, commemorative print and floor plans of Pierce Hall which was built in 1948-49 on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. There is no documentation in the collection about the planning, construction, or use of the building. Additional materials related to the building can be found in the R.S. Gerganoff collection and the University Building Photographs collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1954 - 1970
Conditions Governing Access
Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.
Administrative History
John D. Pierce Hall was dedicated as a part of the centennial celebrations of the Normal School in 1949. Named for the first State Superintendent of Public Instruction, it was a part of University President John M. Munson's building campaign. Construction was completed in 1948 and was originally used as an Administrative building as well as classrooms for English, speech, mathematics and education. Pierce Hall is currently used for Student Services, registration and student accounting.
Extent
2.8 Linear Feet (1 oversize box, 2 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English
- Title
- Pierce Hall records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elizabeth Searls
- Date
- 2013 January 24
- 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
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673
lib_archives@emich.edu