College campuses
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: A campus is traditionally the land on which a college or university and related institutional buildings are situated. Usually a campus includes libraries, lecture halls, residence halls and park-like settings. The definition currently describes a collection of buildings that belong to a given institution, either academic or non-academic.
Found in 67 Collections and/or Records:
Office of Public Information News Releases
Collection
Identifier: 02.PINR
Abstract
The Office of Public Information News Releases is arranged chronologically by decade and contain news releases and newspaper clippings generated by the Office of Public Information, beginning in 1959 when the office was established and end in 2009 when all releases were distributed electronically. This office is currently known as the University Communications Department and all releases published since 2009 are available through the website...
Dates:
1959 - 2009
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Office of Religious Affairs records
Collection
Identifier: 04.RA
Abstract
The Office of Religious Affairs records date from 1960 to 1979 when the office operated out of Starkweather Hall on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The collection, organized into four series: Speaker and Performances, Groups and Meetings, Administrative Files, and Charles Minneman papers, is a comprehensive history of the Office during this timespan. The personal belongings of director Charles Minneman includes detailed appointment cards and books,...
Dates:
1953 - 1979
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Parents Association collection
Collection
Identifier: 00.PA
Abstract
The Parents Association was an organization on Eastern Michigan University's campus designed to keep parents involved with school at the college level. The collection is divided into four series and is arranged alphabetically. Records date from 1942-1997.
Dates:
1942 - 1997
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Parking records
Collection
Identifier: 015.P
Abstract
The Parking records detail the Physical Plant's maintenance of parking at Eastern Michigan University. The records include such materials as parking tags and passes, clippings and news releases, and parking reports.
Dates:
1962 - 2012
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Physical Plant records
Collection
Identifier: 015.PP
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1938 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1991 - 2010
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Pray-Harrold Building collection
Collection
Identifier: 015.PH
Abstract
The Pray-Harrold Building collection is comprised of two buttons made to promote a rennovation of one of the primary classroom buildings on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The specifics of when these items were created and distributed is not entirely known, but were likely created between 2000 and 2009. Photographs are located in the University Building Photograph collection. The collection also contains a Pray-Harrold Modernization Program Analysis...
Dates:
1969 - 2016
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
QUEST Student Organization collection
Collection
Identifier: 04.QSO
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...
Dates:
1997 - 1999
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Residence Hall Association records
Collection
Identifier: 00.RHA
Abstract
Through the campus executive board and hall governments, the Residence Hall Association is committed to improving the lives of Eastern residents by sponsoring programs, representing resident interests, and promoting awareness and involvement throughout the halls and campus. The Residence Hall Association records contain materials such as clippings, meeting minutes, news releases, flyers, newsletters, resolutions, goals, and constitutions belonging to the...
Dates:
1967 - 2013
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Residence Hall Scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: 04.RH
Abstract
The Residence Hall Scrapbooks document the lives and activities of residents living in Brown, Buell, Downing, Goodison, and King Halls. Each of these residence halls were named after some of Michigan State Normal College's influential faculty members. The scrapbooks date 1940-1995, with the bulk of information from 1940-1971.
Dates:
1940 - 1995; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1971
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Sherzer Hall records
Collection
Identifier: 015.ShH
Abstract
Built in 1903 to house the Department of Natural Sciences, the building was designed by E. W. Arnold of Battle Creek, In 1922, the Natural Science Building was further updated when a 10-inch refactor telescope was installed on roof of building. Renamed in 1957 for Dr. William H. Sherzer, professor of geology and head of the Department of Natural Sciences (1892-1932), the building has sustained two fires one in 1973 and another which almost destroyed the building in 1989. Sherzer Hall, home...
Dates:
1903 - 2010
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives