Abstract The Eastern Michigan University Memorabilia collection contains artifacts that are related to Michigan State Normal School, Michigan State Normal College, Eastern Michigan College and Eastern Michigan University. The majority of the collection is EMU related materials, many labeled with the Block E, EMU seal, and/or mascot. The collection is arranged by institution name: Michigan State Normal College, Eastern Michigan College and Eastern Michigan University and...

Abstract In October of 1988, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued a report that made suggestions that all schools using Native American names and mascots change them. The report stated that the use of Native American names and mascots for athletic teams promoted racial stereotypes. On May 22, 1991, the Board of Regents changed Eastern Michigan University's mascot from the "Hurons" to the "Eagles" after much controversy. During the period of 1991-1992 the Huron...