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Professional Papers
The Professional Papers series, 1956-2011, consists of materials relating to Zurel's work in the field of archaeology documenting Native American groups in Michigan, including the Chippewa, Potawatomi, and Odawa (Ottawa). The series contains school papers, field notes, survey reports, maps of archaeological digs, and photographs of artifacts and digs. One of the papers, "Birmingham School Board Site," was written by Zurel while in high school. Zurel's survey reports cover archaeological digs in Southeast Michigan, including the counties of Oakland, Washtenaw, Macomb, and Monroe. Visual materials include photographs taken at different archaeological sites and on Native American reservations in Michigan, as well as images of Native American artifacts.
The series also contains newsletters and minutes related to the Michigan Archaeological Society and the Aboriginal Research Club of Detroit.
Harvey D. Zuckerberg papers, 1968-1988
0.2 linear feet
Correspondence and other papers relating to his work.
Z. T. Gerganoff architectural firm records, 1928-1977
27 oversize folders (in 6 drawers) — 1 linear foot
Biographical Material
The Biographical Material series, 1980-1995 (0.2 linear ft.) consists of a single folder which includes a vita written in September 1994, a statement written in 1980 describing his contributions to the university, and a print-out of an e-mail describing his role in a number of his university activities.
Chronological Files, 1929-2017
The Chronological Files consist of folders arranged by year from 1929 to 2017. Materials found in these folders may contain founding documents, by-laws, correspondence, project files, board meeting agendas and minutes, financial statements, and conference files for the Owosso area, Zonta District, and the Zonta International Conference files.
History
The historical files include anniversary histories and materials collected in the preparation of these histories.
CONFER
The CONFER series provides documentation on of the development and use of the CONFER software at the University of Michigan. (14 linear feet, 1975-1991) is comprised of two subseries: Background Material, and CONFER Sessions.
Background Material
Background materials include Robert Parnes' dissertation Learning to CONFER: The Interplay of Theory and Practice in Computer Conferencing, "A Call for a Conference Topic" by Parnes and a CONFER printout titled "How to Get the Most from the Least: Some Thoughts on Microcomputers in Education" written by Karl Zinn.
Zingerman's Community of Businesses records, 1984-2018
15.8 linear feet (in 17 boxes) — 1 oversize box — 2 oversize folders — 2 tubes — 651 MB (online)
General Administrative Records, 1984-2017
The General Administrative Records series (9.8 linear feet, 1 oversize box, 2 tubes, 2 oversize folders, and 651 MB) includes central administrative materials from the Zingerman's Community of Businesses. The series contains strategic planning documents about the development of the Community of Businesses model and a copy of the Zingerman's 2020 plan, a vision for the company in the year 2020. Other materials include employee handbooks and training documents, newsletters, and a selection of advertisements and clippings.
The series also contains visual materials including photographs of Zingerman's locations, employees, and events. The series also features a selection of graphic designs used in Zingerman's advertising and architectural drawings of Zingerman's Cornman Farms and Zingerman's Roadhouse.
Biographical Information
The Biographical Information series contains annual activity reports that Zald filed, information on the committees he was involved in, nominations he received, personal information including resume and curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and documentation from his time as chair of the Sociology Department.
Ypsilanti (Mich. : Township) records, 1827-1923
12 volumes — 30 items (in 1 box) — 1 oversize folder — 1 microfilm
Personal Records, Clara Owens, 1965-1966
The Personal Records, Clara Owens series includes some comparative information about other theaters, a list of staff and patrons, and Mrs. Owens' office papers which are composed of organizational bylaws, building plans, administrative notes to herself, and several narratives written to explain the mission of the Ypsilanti Greek Theater, its staff, and its long-term plans. Much of this latter material appears to have been for her own reference and is not meant to suggest a complete view of the workings of the organization. It does however give a very good idea of the intention and philosophy of the founding members of the organization.
2002 Campaign, 2001-2002
The 2002 Campaign series comprises all those materials that were clearly connected to the campaign. It includes administrative materials, such as budgets and planning documents; literature distributed by the YCFE and its opposition; and press coverage published throughout the duration of the campaign. It also details the efforts of organizing and training campaign volunteers and includes documentation of supporters in the business and religious community.
Youtie Index
The Youtie Index series, 2010 (156.1KB) contains a detailed index of collection contents in spreadsheet form prepared by and received from the University of Michigan Papyrology Collection. It provides item level description of materials and references scans made by the unit.
Fielding Harris Yost Papers, circa 1898-1971
8 linear feet (in 9 boxes) — 4 oversize volumes — 1 oversize folder
Collected materials regarding Word of God Community
The paper files (Collected materials regarding Word of God Community) have been arranged alphabetically by topic and include papers generated by the community itself or its members. Some of the files warrant special mention. As the Word of God community (at least during the period covered by these records) was governed by Coordinators, the Coordinator's notebooks are a valuable source of information regarding the workings of the community. These notebooks include meeting materials, decisions of the coordinators, and outlines and current policies adopted by the coordinators.
Another excellent source is the "Word of God Archives Documents Book." This volume of documents, now in file folders and numbered, was probably used by Roberta Keene in her thesis "Formal Organization and Charisma in a Catholic Pentecostal Community" (1974). Documents in these files include summary of meetings, planning documents, reports, various statements, and memoranda.
The Fall Conference files relate to the annual weekend gathering of the entire community. Its purpose is to allow the members to express their collective will. General Community Gatherings referred to in the files are prayer meetings held for the entire community. District Gatherings are prayer meetings of Word of God members living in a specific geographic area. Prophecies were generally given by Word of God members at prayer meetings. Within the community they were usually regarded as being divinely inspired. In recording these prophecies, Yoder relied upon the notes of others, his own notes, and audio tape recordings to reconstitute the prophecies.
Other files include the Word of God newsletter, Community Bulletin, files relating to the Community's relationship with churches and with associated groups, such as Catholic Charismatic Renewal and the Sword of the Spirit.
YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, Metropolitan Offices records, 1877-2012
11 linear feet (in 13 boxes) — 21 oversize volumes — 1 oversize folder — 1.1 GB (online)
Administration
The Administration series consists of three subseries: A.G. Studer and R. Elliott files; R. Adelberg files; and Topical files.
A.G. Studer and R. Elliott files, 1879-1953
This subseries consists of those materials pulled together by the general secretary, A.G. Studer, and the director of public relations, Russell Elliott. The records comprise eight linear inches and begin with Studer's published history of the Detroit YMCA. Other materials in this subseries are arranged alphabetically by type of record. The annual reports provide quick access to data on membership, programs, and financial operations.
Biographical
Within the Biographical folders there are letters of recommendations for numerous awards and award notifications; awards, CVs and publication lists, lists of Yih's students, colleagues and friends; and letters of condolence sent to the family at the time of Yih's death -- many thoughtfully reflective of his life and work.
Correspondence, 1963-1992
Correspondence, the first series, is composed of the subseries "Alphabetical" and "Chronological." The letters in "Alphabetical" are from students who did their graduate work with Wu. Researchers should be aware that several of the letters in this series are in Chinese. The "Chronological" subseries of letters focuses on the projects that Wu worked on for major corporations.
WUOM records, 1914-1982 (majority within 1940s-1960s)
33.25 linear feet — 1 oversize volume — 437 GB
Paper Records, 1920s-1970s
At present, the paper records are divided between the administrative records of the station's first two administrators, and materials reflecting the broadcast activity of the station, such as radio scripts, correspondence, and other materials pertaining to program production. Because there was broadcast activity for more than twenty years prior to the establishment of WUOM, the records in a particular series, such as "Director's Files," are broken into "pre-WUOM" ©. 1920s-1947) or "WUOM" (1948 and beyond). In general, arrangement is topical, with records arranged chronologically within folders. The highlights of the paper records are as follows:
Director's Files
Director's Files: Waldo Abbot (2.25 linear ft.). The records of Waldo Abbot, the university's first Director of Broadcasting, are a small but important source for tracing the development of radio broadcasting at the University of Michigan and the establishment of a non-commercial, educational radio station. Because Abbot was also well-known as a leader in the field of educational broadcasting, his papers offer insight into the development of the industry and the leadership role played by the University of Michigan Broadcasting Service.
Ann Arbor Newspaper Coverage
The Ann Arbor Newspaper Coverage series contains issues from Ann Arbor newspapers and the University Record covering the discussion on recombinant DNA.
Cedar River, circa 1888-1982
The Cedar River series, ca. 1888 to 1982, contains various papers used in presentations; photographs, mostly of area lumber operations as well as some corresponding negatives; and two unpublished manuscripts, one of which, "Cedar River," is a thirty-seven chapter history of the Cedar River area.
Administrative
The Administrative series consists of material related to the organization of the Workshop, its history, financials, website and related correspondence. The series also contains material related to failed proposals and outside recognition of the Workshop.
Workmen's Circle/Arbeter Ring, Michigan District records, 1934-2007
5.5 linear feet — 1 oversize folder
Administrative
Administrative series documents the organizational structure and functions of the Workmen's Circle/Arbeter's Ring. Included in the series are seven volumes of minutes from the organization's early period. The Minute Books are largely written in Yiddish. The series also contains newsletters, press releases, correspondence and material related to the different district conferences and committees within the Michigan District. All material has been arranged chronologically.
Correspondence
Correspondence dates from 1907 to 1922, unfortunately not the period of Worcester's early service in the Philippines. Although there is a letter from Secretary of War William Howard Taft in 1907 relating to the Philippine government and independence, the bulk of the correspondence pertains to Worcester lectures and to his book The Philippines Past and Present.
Correspondence and other papers
Correspondence and other papers series documents Woodrow Woody's life, politics, and association with Hillcrest Country Club in Mount Clemens, Michigan. The series consists of correspondence between Woody and various political figures primarily from the Republican Party, as well as newspaper clippings about Woody and his Pontiac dealership in Hamtramck. Additionally, the series contains two scrapbooks documenting the Hillcrest Wolverine Open during the years 1960 to 1964. The photographs, newspaper clippings, and other materials have been removed from the scrapbook and re-housed in folders.
Woodruff-Marin Family Papers, 1891-1950s (majority within 1891-1896, 1939-1950)
1 linear foot — 1 oversize folder
Woodruff Family Papers
The Woodruff Family Papers consists of two subseries: Clippings and Correspondence and Photographs.
Correspondence and Clippings
The Clippings and Correspondence subseries includes biographical clippings and a family tree, as well as correspondence between Eugene C. Woodruff and his brother Edwin F. Woodruff to their parents, John S. Woodruff and Helen F. Williams, in Ludington, Michigan while they attended the University of Michigan in the early 1890s.
Historical
The Historical series contains information that conveys an overall perspective of the organization. Material includes various histories, constitutions and amendments as well as information on the 1999 dissolution of the organization.
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Ann Arbor - Ypsilanti Branch records, 1938-2005
1 linear foot — 1 oversize volume
Alpha File, 1941-1996
The Alpha File (1948-1996) series makes up the bulk of this collection. The local newsletter that they produced was mostly a tool for the group to promote their meetings, and lectures and to keep members updated on fund raising and the causes for which they were raising funds. The newsletters also provided members with information about how to contact their representatives in Washington, and how those representatives voted on issues that were important to the group. The collection documents the group's work on their community projects such as the Jane Addams Children's Book Award and UNICEF. The correspondence revolves mostly around the organization writing to officials at the United Nations and in the U.S. government, including Senator Philip Hart and former Presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.
Background Materials
The first series, Background materials (1974-1989), consists of leaflets presenting the WCC, its history and activities. Included as well are training manuals used by the staff of the Center.
Administrative Records
The Administrative Records (0.4 linear feet) include by-laws as well as committee reports and meeting minutes.
Woman's National Farm and Garden Association. Ann Arbor Branch records, 1946-2015
4.85 linear feet — 2 oversize volumes — 182 KB (Online) — 1 oversize folder
History, 1948-2014
The History series (1946-2014; 0.25 linear feet) contains information about the history of the national organization and the Ann Arbor branch, including various history projects produced by members. Also included is a scrapbook produced by the branch and begun in 1954, which contains reports, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs felt by members to be representative of the branch's past.
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Flint Federation records, 1874-1980
1.8 linear feet — 1 oversize volume
Topical Files
Topical Files includes information on the history, language, and culture of the Pacific Islands and practical information on living and working in Truk.
Biographical
The Biographical series, 1939-1999 (1 linear ft.), consists of materials related to Wolf's life, including his curriculum vitae, a number of interviews in which he reflected on his life and work as an anthropologist, documentation related to a number of honors and awards he received, and professional involvement. These materials provide an introduction to Eric Wolf as well as the scope of his work.
Direct Lending Background and Analysis
Background and Analysis (1 linear foot) contains three subseries. Press Coverage is a group of compiled news articles from various periodical publications, including Congressional, economic, educational, mass media, University, and miscellaneous newspapers. This series is arranged alphabetically by type of publication. Political Climate consists of background information regarding the receptiveness towards direct loans by the legislative and executive branches of the government. Student Loans is a collection of reports and position pieces by various student loan stakeholders. This is organized alphabetically by subject addressed.
Foreign correspondence
The Foreign Correspondence series begins with two folders containing letters from specific individuals that Harriet Wojtowicz befriended in her travels. The first of these comes from Encarnación Alzona, who is widely recognized as being the first female historian of the Philippines. The second folder is a collection of correspondence with and clippings about Irish literary critic Enid Starkie. The remainder of the series is organized geographically with two folders of letters sent from friends and family in Poland, and one folder each originating from Chile, England and France. There is a further miscellaneous folder that ends the series, which features letters sent to Ms. Wojtowicz from a variety of countries.
Anthony Wojsowski papers, 1921-1978 (majority within 1920s-1930s, 1950s)
0.6 linear feet — 1 oversize volume — 1 oversize folder
Organizational files
The Organizational files series contains correspondence, calendars of events, meeting announcements, addresses, financial documentation, as well as texts of essays and articles on historical and political subjects, newsletters and other printed material of several organizations with which Wojsowski has been involved: the Polish-American Labor Council, the Polish People's University (Polski Uniwesytet Ludowy), Michigan, Midwest, and out of state chapters of the Committee for the Protection of Foreign Born.
Northeast Mothers Alert (NEMA), 1972-1975
The Northeast Mothers Alert series includes correspondence, some historical information about the movement, and speeches made by Wohlfield against forced busing.
Civil War Activities
Of special note in the Civil War Activities series is an 1861 diary in which Withington records events of his P.O.W. internment, as well as a "Remembrance as P.O.W." which was written later. Other materials in this series include correspondence, of which only a few are penned by Withington; expense journals kept by Withington, both military and personal; photographs; and papers regarding Withington's extensive post-war activities with the Grand Army of the Republic and Civil War memorials.
Wisconsin Land & Lumber Company records, 1871-1920
42 linear feet — 65 oversize volumes — 71 microfilms — 1.8 GB (online)
Personal Papers, 1923-1986
The Personal papers group comprises less than four linear inches of the collection and contains the transcript of Winter's Oral history. As these recollections reflect Winter's own lucid insights to his career, they should be the starting point for any researcher.
Association for Democratic State Chairs (ASDC)
The Association for Democratic State Chairs series documents the group's work and concerns during Winograd's tenure as president. Although not extensive, the materials do show the ASDC's interest in party building and the federal election process. The materials on DEMPAC represent the work of a coalition between the ASDC, DNC, and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), formed in 1980 "to block Republican efforts to control the reapportionment process in 1982 by winning state legislatures in 1980." (Quote from DEMPAC folder).
House Republican Policy Committee Task Forces
The House Republican Policy Committee Task Forces series is broken down into a number of subseries organized chronologically by the years of the various task forces. These files, assembled throughout the history of the Policy Committee by press official Kendall Wingrove, consist mostly of news clippings about the various task forces assembled at different phases of the policy making process. Also included are a variety of press materials used in the research of a variety of policy initiatives, internal memoranda and press releases, and the draft and final reports submitted to the Michigan House of Representatives by the Task Forces.
Sherwin T. Wine papers, 1930s-2011
36.5 linear feet (in 42 boxes) — 1 oversize folder — 4.4 GB (online)
Biographical Materials
The Biographical series contains material relating to Wine's academic, professional, and personal lives. Content includes academic files from Wine's studies in philosophy and theology at the University of Michigan and Hebrew Union College; daily agendas from the 1970s and 1980s; and clippings related to Wine's career as well as the growth of the Birmingham Temple and other associated organizations. The series also encompasses personal tributes to Wine from members of this congregation, eulogies and funeral materials, and background information on Wine and his family (including his sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Ben Pivnick, major benefactors of the Humanistic Judaism movement).
Harold D. Wines scrapbook, circa 1900-1938
1 volume (128 p. in 1 box)
Scrapbook containing clippings and other memorabilia relating to student life at the University of Michigan, 1908-1912, to his engineering career, and to the life of his father Levi D. Wines, Ann Arbor, Michigan, high school teacher; also photograph.
Harold D. Wines photographs, 1894
1 envelope
Class portrait of the fourth grade class, 1st Ward School, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Smith-Parker-Hicks-Winegar Family Papers, 1821-2012 (majority within 1880-1952)
4.3 linear feet (in 7 boxes) — 1.3 GB (online)
Genealogical Papers and Miscellaneous Family Records
Genealogical Papers and Miscellaneous Family Records is primarily composed of genealogical records (including records dating to the first U.S. Census), biographical sketches, obituaries, personal papers, and financial records (including property records and records pertaining to family businesses). The first subseries (Early Genealogical Records) is predominantly comprised of the records of family members who lived in the 18th and 19th centuries and includes material about their settlement in the Michigan Territory. The four subsequent subseries pertain to various family branches (Parker, Smith, Parker-Hicks, and Winegar). The Parker Family subseries contains genealogical and financial records and correspondence for members of the Parker family, including Danford Parker, a Civil War veteran. The Smith Family subseries contains genealogical, biographical, and financial records of Smith family members, including the teaching materials of Mandana Hill Smith, a strong supporter of women's suffrage and the first woman to register to vote in Howell Township. It also includes records for Nathan Smith, a prominent florist and the oldest continuous resident of the state of Michigan at the time of his death. The Parker-Hicks subseries contains the genealogical and biographical records of Lois V. Parker Hicks, a 1918 graduate of the University of Michigan, and her husband W. J. Bryan Hicks, a World War I veteran. The final subseries (Winegar Family) contains genealogical and biographical records, records of family businesses (including the Winegar Furniture Co.), and family correspondence. An additional subseries contains digital scans of family photographs of members of the Hicks, Parker, and Smith families.
Susan Wineberg papers, 1900s-2018 (majority within 1977-2003)
85.4 linear feet (in 88 boxes) — 2 oversize folders
Personal Files
The Personal Files series, organized alphabetically, includes biographical information, such as curriculum vitae, personal correspondence, and some of Wineberg's writings relating to historic properties in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Susan Wineberg cookbook collection, 1925-2007 (majority within 1920s-1940s)
2.4 linear feet (in 3 boxes)
Biographical
0.5 linear feet
The Biographical series contains several autobiographical writings, lists of publications, genealogical materials, and a volume entitled "Permanent memoranda," in which Winchell summarized his life by tabulating his publications, new species described, income, public lectures, and other benchmarks.
Biography
The Biography series contains several curriculum vitae, a news release about Wilson's appointment as Director of the IST and several eulogies.
Citizens for Michigan
The Citizens for Michigan papers are arranged alphabetically and include: correspondence, press releases, progress reports, financial statements, minutes, speeches, printed materials, and other materials relating to CFM's organization and activities. Also included in this series is information compiled by three study committees set up by CFM to examine state needs, governmental structure, and finance. Related information on CFM during this time period can be found in the George Romney Collection, Early Series.
Correspondence
The Correspondence series dates from 1964 to 1993 and primarily represents the first installment of papers received from Dr. Willson, with one folder of correspondence dating from 1983 to 1993 added to this earlier accession. The correspondence is arranged into three parts: 1964-1967, 1968-1983, and 1983-1993. The bulk of the correspondence consists of professional and departmental correspondence, although there are a few personal letters scattered throughout the correspondence.
Administrative
The Administrative series includes grant proposals, by-laws, meeting minutes, and promotional material. A draft proposal prepared for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) offers the most complete overview of the organization's goals, objectives and inspirations. Meeting minutes also reveal strategies that were devised to gather the collective and individual memories of the community before opportunities disappeared. Since the organization's primary intent was to publish a book, the folder entitled "Book, Notes and Outlines for" is valuable for understanding the scope of the project.