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Eastern Michigan University

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Commencement January 1971 records

 Collection
Identifier: 00.CJ
Abstract

The Commencement January 1971 records document the controversy surrounding Eastern Michigan University's selection of Julian Bond to deliver the commencement speech for January 1971. The collection contains letters of protest, the University's response, a copy of Mr. Bonds commencement address and photographs of Mr. Bond. Records in the collection date between 1970 and 1971.

Dates: 1970 - 1971

Historic Audio Recordings collection

 Collection
Identifier: 016.HAR
Abstract The Historic Audio Recordings collection consists of audio reel-to-reel created between 1949, during the school's centennial celebration, and 1976. Recordings document important events on the campus as well as national events, guest speakers, visiting dignitaries, and faculty members lecturing on their areas of specialization. Highlights in the collection include commencement speeches; dedication of the Frederick Alexander Memorial Organ in Pease Auditorium and...
Dates: 1963 - 1977