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Walter O. Briggs Building records

 Collection
Identifier: 015.WB

Abstract

The Walter O. Briggs Building records include papers pertaining to the construction, dedication, and renovations of Briggs Field and Briggs Field House at Michigan State Normal College in 1938. This is valuable to insights on the dedication and construction of buildings.

Dates

  • Creation: 1937 - 2002

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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

Administrative History Note

Built in 1937 to provide athletic fields and an indoor baseball field and fieldhouse. It was dedicated to Walter O. Briggs in 1938, owner of the Detroit Tigers and the only non-alumni or faculty member with a buidling dedicated to them at the university. It was renovated from 1959-1961 to hold classrooms after Bowen Field House was built, and again in 1989.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 halfsize archive box)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Walter O. Briggs Building records
Status
Completed
Author
Mia Colavito
Date
10 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