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Bowen Field House records

 Collection
Identifier: 015.BFH

Abstract

This collection documents the construction of Bowen Field House in 1955 at Michigan State Normal College. Records include renovation plans, press clippings, and other materials dating from 1954-2009. This collection is valuable to the history of college sports.

Dates

  • Creation: 1954 - 2009

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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

Administrative History Note

Bowen Field House was built in 1955 on Michigan State Normal College's campus because of growing need for adequate indoor athletics facilities. The building was constructed to replace the Red gymnasium, and was named after physical education faculty member Wilbur P. Bowen.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 halfsize archive box)

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

For materials related to the designs or drawings of Bowen Field House, see the following collections:

R.S. Gerganoff drawings [015.RSG]: https://aspace.emich.edu/repositories/2/resources/451

University Building Floorplans and Blueprints collection [015.BFB]: https://aspace.emich.edu/repositories/2/resources/416

Title
Bowen Field House records
Status
Completed
Author
Mia Colavito
Date
8 January 2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

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