The collection consists of 16 mm films, both black and white and colored, about Central Michigan University (CMU) showing the band, 1945, 1968, undated; building construction, undated; CM Life Office, undated; children playing sports inside and outside of Finch Fieldhouse, ca. 1960s?; Football Coaching School, 1949; Football Scrimmage, 1950; Fourth of July Parade, undated; Graduation, undated; Health Services, 1970; Homecoming, 1940-1969 (scattered), undated; laying the cornerstone of Finch Fieldhouse, 1951; May Festival, 1940, 1948; Miss CMU Pageant, undated; Mun San Orphanage, Korea, undated (2 copies), the receiving line at Pres. Boyd's inauguration, 1968; the University Center Construction, 1951, and Dormitory shots, 1951. One film in the collection, Film ID Number 0-1-1, has a strong vinegar smell, indicating some decomposition of the safety film. All of the film was rehoused in 2012 into archival film cannisters. A 2017 addition is a digital copy on a hard drive (in 1 small box) of the Mun San Orphanage, Korea, undated (1950s) film ID Number 0-1-12. The digital copy occupies 63.7 GB and includes 1 copy each in a .avi and .mp4 file. The digital copy plays for 8 minutes, 34 seconds. For more description including physical state of the film, please see the catalog record.
Organizational History:
Central Michigan University (CMU) was established in 1892 as Central Michigan Normal School and Business Institute. Over the years, CMU has experienced much physical and academic growth and many name changes reflective of changes in its mission. For further information, see the university's webpage. Detailed description is in the catalog record..
CMU was the first U.S. college to support a Korean orphanage. Students and staff voluntarily supported the Young Sen orphanage with approximately 70 children in Mun San, Korea, beginning in 1962. The idea was introduced in 1959 by Neil Kirwan. The orphanage was begun by Mrs. Kang Sa-Hyo in July 1951, when she supported 20 children at her own expense. CMU also supported the Blessed Andrew Kim Orphanage on Penayong Island, operated by Fr. Edward Moffett of the Maryknoll Missionaries beginning in 1969. The orphans and fundraising efforts were featured in CMU yearbooks, 1962-1974. The orphans also received support from CARE, the American-Korean Foundation, and the U.S. Armed Forces' Assistance to Korea. Boyd served as President of CMU from 1968 to 1975.
