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Department of Special Education records
Collection
Identifier: 07.SE
Abstract
The Department of Special Education was founded at Michigan State Normal College in 1914, and today is the oldest and one of the largest special education programs in the United States. The department is now administered by the College of Education, and has expanded its curriculum to include Occupational, Hearing, Sight, and Speech Therapies. Records range from 1914-2014 and include course instruction materials, teaching and assessment kits, department history, pamphlets, brochures, and...
Dates:
1919 - 2014
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Detroit Club collection
Collection
Identifier: 018.DC
Abstract
The Detroit Club collection contains the records of the Detroit Club (1882-1996), a social and dinner club for men founded in the city of Detroit in 1882, where members could meet to dine, exchange ideas, conduct business, and promote fellowship. This collection is a comprehensive documentation of the club’s activities, which include administrative, financial, and membership records. Records date past the life of the club; after the club disbanded, members continued to meet through 2001 and...
Dates:
1882 - 2001
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Distinguished Visitors collection
Collection
Identifier: 04.DV
Abstract
The Distinguished Visitors collection contains clippings, press releases and photographs of notable speakers and visitors to the campus of Eastern Michigan University. Materials date from 1896 to 2008, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1952-2000; and are arranged alphabetically.
Dates:
1896 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1960 - 2000
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Division of Academic Affairs records
Collection
Identifier: 00.DAA
Abstract
The Division of Academic Affairs collection contains the records from the Division of Academic Affairs at Eastern Michigan University. Materials in the collection include administrative files, faculty resource directory, and university organizational chart; annual reports, budget hearings and meetings from 1994-1997; and event programs from 1990-2000; and special reports includes course proposal fees, end of the year and start of the year meeting reports. The...
Dates:
1985 - 2011
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Don Plumb collection
Collection
Identifier: 04.DP
Abstract
The Don Plumb collection contains university related items collected by the EMU alumnus between 1959 and 1960. The collection is made up primarily of homecoming related materials such as T-shirts, pennants, buttons and stickers.
Dates:
1959 - 1960
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Donald Loppnow papers
Collection
Identifier: 010.DL
Abstract
Donald Loppnow is an emeritus faculty and former administrator of Eastern Michigan University. The Donald Loppnow papers document his tenure at EMU, including his roles as both faculty and administrator. Loppnow began his career at EMU as a lecturer in sociology. He rose through the academic ranks to professor of social work, the position he held at the time of his retirement in 2014. He was instrumental in founding the Department of Social Work, now the...
Dates:
1975-2010
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Dorothy James papers
Collection
Identifier: 010.DJ
Abstract
Dorothy James was a Professor of music theory and composition at Michigan State Normal College from 1928 until 1969. James was also a nationally known composer. Her papers consist primarily of her original compositions as well as correspondence, clippings, and concert programs. The papers are arranged alphabetically. Records date from 1920 to 1983.
Dates:
1920 - 1983
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Dr. Jose Angel Flores collection
Collection
Identifier: 04.JF
Abstract
Materials in the Dr. Jose Angel Flores collection were collected by alumni Flores during the protests on the campus of Eastern Michigan University (EMU) organized by the Chicano Student Associaiton (CSA) between November, 1972 and March, 1973 to support the United Farm Worker (UFW) Lettuce Boycotts. Flores was a member of the CSA from 1971-1975 and president of the student organization from 1972-74. Born in North Texas, Flores moved to Michigan in 1955 with his...
Dates:
1972 - 1982
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Dr. Kay McGowan collection
Collection
Identifier: 010.KM
Abstract
The materials in the Dr. Kay McGowan collection includes items related to her work with the United Nations advocating for the rights of indigenous peoples; personal items gifted from the Choctaw nation of which she is a member, and materials collection while representing the Downrivier chapter of the National Organization of Women (N.O.W.) at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Bejing China in 1995. There are no materials in the collection related to her...
Dates:
1994 - 2010
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Drama/Theatre for the Young program records
Collection
Identifier: 05.DTFY
Abstract
The Drama/Theatre for the Young collection documents the Applied Theatre and Drama for the Young (ADTY) program at Eastern Michigan University in which students can receive a Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, or a Bachelor of Arts in applied drama and theatre for young and intergenerational audiences. The program gives students a chance to focus on how theatre effects development, intergenerational theatre audiences as well as opportunities to direct or...
Dates:
1962 - 2014
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives