Abstract Michigan State Normal School was founded in 1849 in Ypsilanti, MI, and the Campus Development records include materials from the founding of the school and development of the original campus property, as well as subsequent changes and developments to the campus through 2002. The collection includes newspaper clippings, news releases, campus project plans, and campus master plans. Formats included in the collection range from paper documents, black and white...

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The Campus Slide collection consists of color and black and white slides of campus views and buildings at Eastern Michigan University. Some slides are dated, and the collection also includes a few slide reproductions of maps and drawings of campus.

Abstract Originally built in the early 1930s as a student union through funds raised by alumni, the Charles McKenny building now houses various administrative offices, student services, and classrooms on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. Construction began in 1930 and the building was dedicated in 1931. The Charles McKenny Union records pertain largely to the original planning and construction of the building and the several renovation projects that took place...

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The Coatings Research Institute records contain documents pertaining to the creation of the institute at Eastern Michigan University in 1985. The collection includes site plans, administrative reports, press releases, and other materials relevant to the CRI. This collection gives valuable insight to the evolution of coatings research at Eastern Michigan University.

Abstract The Eastern Michigan University Building photograph collection documents the architectural heritage of the campus of Eastern Michigan University, the Michigan State Normal College and the Michigan State Normal School. From the nationally recognized Historic District at the core of campus to the late 20th century renovations and additions both on and off campus; this collection documents the photographic history of the buildings on campus, their initial and...

Abstract The Frederic H. Pease Auditorium is a building on the Eastern Michigan University campus that hosts musical and dramatic events. The building was originally called Pierce Auditorium, but was renamed in 1915 to honor Frederic H. Pease, a professor of music and head of the Conservatory of Music. The records include facilities planning and maintenance materials that include technical data and renovation project materials, as well as publicity and outreach...

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The Eastern Michigan University Physical Plant maintains the physical environment on EMU's campus, including the exteriors and interiors of buildings, parking facilities, and landscaping. The Physical Plant records include materials related to the maintenance of the campus, as well as the administration of the Physical Plant Division.

Abstract The University Building Floorplans and Blueprints collection includes draft and final plans and blueprints for buildings and green spaces on campus. Buildings included in the collection includes, Bone Hall, Bowen Field House, Briggs Hall, Ford Hall, the Gymnasium (The Red Gym), Hover Hall and the adjacent Greenhouse, Residential Halls, Snow Health Center and Warner Physical Science. There are some floorplans and blueprints for other buildlings in their building...