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The Associated Women Students (AWS) records were created by the AWS student organization at Eastern Michigan University. The organization sought to promote the interests of female students and the Intercollegiate Association of Women Students. The AWS records collection includes materials from approximately 1919 to 1975 that detail the goals and activities of the group, as well as their participation in national and state-wide conventions.

Abstract The Campus Demonstration records include materials regarding several unrelated campus conflicts, protests, demonstrations, and movements that were part of larger national or international demonstrations. A large portion of the materials relate to race relations on campus, specifically the Black student movement, which was part of the larger national Civil Rights movement. Also from this era are records pertaining to the conflict in Vietnam; as was the case on...

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...

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The Harold E. Sponberg papers documents the tenure of Eastern Michigan University President Harold E. Sponberg, 1965-74. Included in this collection are records documenting his Inauguration, Retirement, Office and Personal files. Of particular note are his alphabetically organized office files documenting policy changes on campus in the late 1960s, expansion of campus buildings and course offerings.

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The League of Women Voters collection includes materials from the Michigan State Normal College chapter of the national organization from approximately 1925 to 1934.

Abstract The LGBT organizations collection documents the activities of multiple organizations and programs at Eastern Michigan University, including the what is currently known at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center and the former Equality Resource Center (formerly the Center for Study of Equality and Human Rights). The records in the collection date from 1973-2018 and include news releases, clippings, event flyers and pamphlets, materials...

Abstract QUEST or Queer Unity for Eastern Students is the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Student Association at Eastern Michigan University. The mission of QUEST is to promote awareness of LGBT issues through outreach and education programs both on campus and in the community, provide a safe and comfortable environment for LGBT students seeking support and guidance through their peers, engage in social activities which promote a positive self-image for LGBT students and support the work and...

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The Remember 9/11 Banners were displayed at on Eastern Michigan University's campus, following the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. The banners were signed by students, faculty, and staff.