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Eastern Michigan University

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Egbert R. Isbell research materials

 Collection
Identifier: 010.ERI
Abstract The Egbert R. Isbell research materials collection are the research files compiled by Dr. Isbell during the process of researching and writing a history of Eastern Michigan University where he served as both a faculty member and administrator from 1937-1967. The book, A History of Eastern Michigan University: 1849-1965 was published posthumously in 1971 by the now defunct Eastern Michigan University Press. The original order of...
Dates: 1849 - 1965

Eugene B. Elliott papers

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Identifier: 02.EE
Abstract The Eugene B. Elliott papers, 1941-1975 documents the professional career of Eugene B. Elliott who served as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of Michigan and then as President of the Michigan State Normal College, Eastern Michigan College and Eastern Michigan University. While the collection documents Elliott's professional work prior to his inaguration as the President of the Michigan State Normal College in 1948 the bulk of the...
Dates: 1941 - 1975

Historic Audio Recordings collection

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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

John S. Elwell papers

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Identifier: 010.JE
Abstract

John S. Elwell was a faculty member of the Department of Music at Eastern Michigan University from 1948 to 1975. His papers consist of correspondence, clippings, programs from musical events, and a large collection of sheet music which Elwell accumulated.

Dates: 1930 - 2004

Michigan Council of State College Presidents records

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Identifier: 02.MCSCP
Abstract In 1947, Alexander G. Ruthven, president of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, contacted other Michigan state college presidents inviting them to meet, consider common problems, and confer about matters of statewide concern in public higher education. In 1952, the Council was formally organized; the Chairmanship was to be rotated annually among the presidents, with the first being John A. Hannah of Michigan State College. Eugene B. Elliott of Michigan State Normal College was the...
Dates: 1952 - 1985

President's Executive Board Meeting records

 Collection
Identifier: 02.PEB
Abstract

The materials in the President's Executive Board records, 1913-1985, are arranged chronologically and are titled with the name used during the time period. A mix of correspondence and meeting minutes, the bulk of the collection are the approved minutes of meetings held with the University President and his advisors: Vice President for Instruction, Vice President for Student Affairs, etc.

Dates: 1913 - 1985

Principal and Presidential portrait and photograph collection

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Identifier: 02.PP
Abstract The Principal and Presidential portrait and photograph collection contains the drawings and photographic portraits and other photographs of the administrators of the Michigan State Normal School (when they were known as Principals), Michigan State Normal College, Eastern Michigan College and Eastern Michigan University. The inclusive dates listed next to the administrators names are the dates of their tenure in office. The photographs of Charles McKenney have...
Dates: 1859 - 2010

University Center for Adult Education records

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Identifier: 00.UCAE
Abstract

On January 1, 1962 Eastern Michigan University, joined the University of Michigan and Wayne State University in a program providing adult education classes through the University center for Adult Education. The University Center for Adult Education records date from 1960-1979 and include correspondence, booklets, clippings, and pamphlets affiliated with this program.

Dates: 1960 - 1979

University Photograph files

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Identifier: 013.UP
Abstract The University Photograph files is the photographic record of the Michigan State Normal School, Michigan State Normal College, Eastern Michigan College and Eastern Michigan University. Although additional photographs reside in other collections, these subject files were compiled from photographs from the official university photographer, alumni, Aurora and the Normal News and ...
Dates: 1860 - 2004

University Teaching Faculty Organization collection

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Identifier: 010.UTFO
Abstract The University Teaching Faculty Organization, originally named the College Teaching Faculty of Eastern Michigan College, was created in 1958 to provide a forum in which teaching faculty could "deliberate upon and prepare recommendations concerning the instructional program of the College and other matters which may come within its area of professional interest." The Organization met outside the structure of the Faculty Council and was ultimately disbanded in 1961 as the institution...
Dates: 1958 - 1960