Campus Development and History, 1840-2008
The Campus Development and History series (1840-2008, 3 linear feet and 17 GB) is divided into two subseries: Early Campus Development and Campus History.
The Campus Development and History series (1840-2008, 3 linear feet and 17 GB) is divided into two subseries: Early Campus Development and Campus History.
565 MB (online)
This collection of maps and other items was photographed from the holdings of the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library, May 5, 2010. Five items or groups of items were photographed.
1.5 linear feet — 1 oversize folder — 31.1 MB (online)
The Cavanagh family papers have been arranged into an alphabetical series. The files have been arranged by name of family member with a few exceptions for general family and Yale related files. Of special note are the diaries of George Cavanagh, who was proprietor of the Princess movie theater in Yale, Michigan beginning in 1915.
7.4 linear feet — 1 oversize volume — 4 film reels — 2 oversize folders — 2 archived websites — 10.3 GB (online) — 2 oversize items
The records of the Center for the History of Medicine (CHM) records include administrative records documenting operation of the center and archival material collected by the center. The materials have been divided into three subgroups: Administrative, Collections, and Center for the History of Medicine Website.
0.75 linear feet — 1 microfilm
The Charles Franklin Bates collection consists of correspondence, clippings, and miscellaneous relating to his war-time service and to his activities with the Knights of Labor and the Greenback Party. The collection is arranged into three series: Correspondence, Correspondence - Family, and Topical Files. Of particular interest is the Greenback Party correspondence which discusses the party's strategies, meetings, and speakers in the Ann Arbor area, the 1878 election, and local figures in the party. A letter, November 2, 1878, includes comments on the potential black vote for the Greenback party in the coming election. Much of the correspondence conveys personal and business information about Bates, especially correspondence with Emma and DeForest Lichfield and Gilett Salmon. There is, however, also letters about the Knights of Labor, especially a letter, 1886, from T.V. Powderly.
The microfilm is a duplicate of Greenback's Party correspondence folder with additional correspondence of family and friends.
1 case
Collected documents relating to the founding of the University, including original draft of the act to establish the Catholepistemiad, table explaining meaning of names of professorships, various drafts and amendments, receipts, correspondence, and related documents; contain papers drafted or signed by Augustus B. Woodward, John Monteith, and William Woodbridge.
13 linear feet — 7.24 GB
Records of the Chief Marshal of the University include correspondence, floor plans, programs, and planning materials related to University commencement exercises. Since all of the papers have been filed chronologically by commencement date, they form only one series entitled, Commencement Papers, spanning the years 1914-present. This collection is ongoing and more accessions may be expected.
Since 2001 commencement ceremonies have been recorded. They exist as VHS cassettes and more recently as DVDs.
15.75 linear feet — 20 archived websites — 1.3 GB
The Christina V. Pacosz papers gives the researcher an insight into the works and mind of an American born Polish poet. This collection, in which the files are arranged chronologically, spans the years 1899-2019, with the majority of the materials reflecting the years 1961-2012.
The collection comprises of correspondence between Pacosz, her literary cohorts, and family members; published and unpublished anthologies, manuscripts, and poetry; biographical and genealogical records pertaining to Pacosz and her family; works created by her students; personal diaries; photographs of herself, family, and colleagues. The collection also comprises of publicity and research materials.
9.2 linear feet — 1 oversize box — 1 oversize folder — 7.6 GB (online)
The Chrystal G. Tibbs Papers comprise materials accumulated through Tibbs's participation in Alpha Kappa Alpha conferences, chapter meetings, and special interest groups at the local, state, regional, and national level over a span of fifty years. The activities of Michigan-based chapters are particularly well represented. Materials also include personal and professional documentation directly related to Tibbs and her immediate family. The collection is divided into four series: Personal Papers, Professional Career, Powell Family Papers, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
The Church History series includes brief histories prepared for various events in the life of the church and two anonymous histories believed to be authored by former ministers. More formal histories include the 1985 account by Minister Edward H. Redman of his own ministry to the church, and a comprehensive 1990 history by congregation member Marjorie Reade entitled, "The Story of Our First Hundred Years." Included in the series material are the notes and correspondence of Marjorie Reade with fellow congregation-member Ruth Bordin concerning the history of the church, and between Marjorie Reade and Alice Sunderland Wethey, granddaughter of Minister Jabez Sunderland, concerning the history of the Sunderland family. Also included are notes and correspondence regarding the sharing of church history with other organizations, including the national Unitarian Universalist Historical Society. Digital files regarding the Sankofa project are included within the series, documenting the church's transition following the retirement of Kenneth Phifer. The series concludes with articles and letters of recognition concerning the church's 1990 125th anniversary celebration. The 150th anniversary celebration is documented by lectures, sermons, photographs, and printed material in various digital file formats.