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Dixie Durr Dance Collection
Six members of the dance team Orchesis perform “Sleeping Beauty” as part of their lecture-demonstration in 1953. Any student that has been involved in the dance program at MSU over the last 30 years...
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“Takin’ it to the Streets”: Anti-ROTC Protests at MSU
In the 1960s, students at Michigan State University echoed nationwide anti-war sentiments. For multiple reasons, student activists began to question the role of the military in the university. In 1960,...
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The Pere Marquette 1225
The Pere Marquette 1225 might be one of the most famous trains in North America, but most know it as the Polar Express, and it’s sitting right down the road. The 1225 was one of 39 steam engines...
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Holiday Hours, December 2012
Monday-Tuesday, December 24-25, 2012 Closed Wednesday-Friday, December 26-28, 2012 By appointment only Monday-Tuesday, December 31, 2012 – January 1, 2013...
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In Celebration of MLK Day
Dr. King can be seen here in the MSU Auditorium. Ticket sales from the speech were given to the STEP program. Although Black History Month does not officially begin until February 1st, it is never too...
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The 1906 College Experience
Photo of Ruth Carrel with caption “Kedsies Angels (?)” After leafing through a scrapbook belonging to Miss Ruth Carrel, I began to ponder how different the life of an MAC student in 1906 M.A.C. Dorm...
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Freshman Beanies and Cap Night
Students in costume for the Nightshirt parade in 1905. This is one year before the burning of the beanies was added and Cap Night began. How easy is it to spot a freshman? It may be pretty hard to...
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Title IX
Last year the nation witnessed the 40th anniversary of Title IX, an act created in 1972 for the purpose of establishing Title IX refers to more than athletics, it also aims to provide equality in...
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Morrill Hall Reminiscences
Morrill Hall, circa 1913 The Department of Nursing was established at Michigan State College in 1950. The program was an immediate success. In 1954 the first 10 graduates earned the highest scores on...
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Pioneers of International Education: Onn Mann Liang
Onn Mann Liang can be seen here in 1928, in his graduation cap and gown. International students have been studying at Michigan State University for over 140 years, which the Archives’ new exhibit –...
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Upcoming Event: Take Your Child to Work Day Tour
Three boys preparing food for a child nutrition class, 1925 This Thursday, April 25th, the University Archives & Historical Collections will be participating in Take Your Child to Work Day,...
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Proper Etiquette Expected of Students in the 1930′s
Etiquette is something that most people do not think about in today’s age. Most of us know not to place our elbows on the table or chew with our mouths open. Those are really the only “etiquette rules”...
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MSU Archives Closed for Spring Cleaning – May 6-10, 2013
This is just a reminder that the Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections is closed this week (May 6-10) for Spring Cleaning. We will resume our normal hours on Monday, May 13,...
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Student Strike of 1902
Article from the Chicago American October 28, 1902 Class Tug of War 1903; New event instituted after the class strike of 1902 One October, while Michigan Agricultural College President Snyder was away...
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New Issue of the Insight newsletter!
The latest issue of Insight, the MSU Libraries’ newsletter is available here: Insight May 2013. It includes the following contributions from the MSU Archives’ staff: A letter written by Cynthia...
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Louis A. Wolfanger International Slide Collection
Louis A. Wolfanger as a Professor of Soil Sciences at M.A.C., circa 1940 Louis A. Wolfanger was born January 3, 1896 in Nebraska. He studied geography and soils in college and completed his PhD in...
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MSU Archives Hours for July 1-5, 2013
Next Thursday, July 4, 2013, the Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections will be closed in honor of Independence Day. Here is our complete schedule for the week: Monday, July...
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W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
Shown here is the main manor of the W.K. Kellogg estate. The house is now a conference center. Michigan State University has an extensive history of agricultural excellence, which makes sense for a...
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Ag Expo and the Great Dairy Adventure 2013
Next week, July 16-18, the Ag Expo is held at Michigan State University. There will be over 200 exhibits relating to services and products for agricultural producers set up near Mount Hope Road and...
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Mid-Michigan Digital Practitioners Meeting
Michigan State University is hosting a regional meeting of institutions interested in digital stewardship/curation and other digital initiatives on Friday, August 2, 2013. Details: Date: Friday, August...
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