Martha Cook Building (University of Michigan) publications, 1916-2015

Summary

Creator:

University of Michigan. Martha Cook building.

Abstract:

The Martha Cook Building (MCB) opened in the fall of 1915 as the second all-women's dormitory on the University of Michigan campus. It was a gift of Mr. William Wilson Cook, a lawyer-philanthropist from New York City who was born and raised in Hillsdale, Michigan. Publications are dated from 1916-2015 and include annuals, constitutions, handbooks, histories, newsletters, and programs. Also contains material relating to various anniversary celebrations and the Martha Cook Alumnae Association of Detroit.

Extent:

1.5 linear feet (in 3 boxes.)

Language:

English

Call Number:

0514 Bimu F17 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Marilyn M. McNitt, 1993 Lexy deGraffenreid, 2013; Steven Gentry, 2019.

Background

Scope and Content:

The Martha Cook Building Publications are dated from 1916-2015 and include annuals, constitutions, histories, handbooks, newsletters, and programs as well as material relating to various Martha Cook Building anniversary celebrations and the Martha Cook Alumnae Association of Detroit.

Biographical / Historical:

Please consult the history found in the finding for Martha Cook Building (University of Michigan) records.

Acquisition Information:

The collection (Donor no. 5887 ) has been donated by the Board of Governors of the Martha Cook Building in several accessions.

Arrangement:

Organized in 2 series: 1. Unit publications. 2. Sub-Unit publications.

Accruals:

Periodic additions to the publications are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

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Additional Descriptive Data:

Related Materials

For other related material at the Bentley Historical Library, consult the Martha Cook Building (University of Michigan) records.

Subjects

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Formats:

Annuals.
Histories.
Newsletters.
Programs.
Student publications.

Names:

Martha Cook Alumnae Association of Detroit (Mich.)
University of Michigan -- Students -- Social life and customs.
University of Michigan. Martha Cook building.
University of Michigan. Martha Cook building -- Anniversaries, etc.