Starkweather Hall on the Eastern Michigan University campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Constructed in 1896 with a Richardsonian Romanesque style, Starkweather Hall was originally the building that housed the Student Christian Association, and then it housed the honors college until 2015. Named after Mary Ann Starkweather for her offer to fun the construction of the building, Starkweather Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Two men stand outside of the building, which is covered in ivy and is notable for its octagonal tower on the corner of the building.
Starkweather Hall on the Eastern Michigan University campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Constructed in 1896 with a Richardsonian Romanesque style, Starkweather Hall was originally the building that housed the Student Christian Association, and then it housed the honors college until 2015. Named after Mary Ann Starkweather for her offer to fund the construction of the building, Starkweather Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Two men stand outside of the building, which is covered in ivy and is notable for its octagonal tower on the corner of the building.
Welch Hall on the Eastern Michigan University campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Built in 1895, Welch Hall was the first building on campus designated for classroom training. The building had rooms for K-8th grades, where Michigan State Normal College students could practice being teachers for young students. Andrew Nazarro, professor of historic preservation, led the effort to save the historic building in the 1980's when it was deemed the building upkeep was too costly and it was to be torn down. The building now houses university executive offices. Welch Hall was constructed in the Georgian Revival style and has a projecting portico over the main entrance that is supported by ionic columns.
Old Pierce hall on the Eastern Michigan University campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Known as the Old Main building, it was originally used for administrative functions. The building was a three story Adamesque style with Queen Anne details on the addition. It was demolished in 1948.
Portrait of a boy name Lyman, E.A. A girl stands next to him but she has been cut out of the picture. He is wearing checkered pants and a button down cotton shirt.
Portraits of 6 Michigan State Normal College professors: Welch, Mayhew, Ripley, Carey, Miller, and Sill. All of the men are dressed in overcoats, dress shirts, and ties.
Portraits of 4 Michigan State Normal College professors. It is noted that the group includes Frederic Pease and John M.B. Sill. 3 of the portraits are of men and there is 1 woman. Frederic Pease was the head of the music department and director of conservatory of music in the early 1900's and John M.B. Sill was the principal of the college in the late 1800's.
Portrait of William Sherzer, professor in and head of the natural sciences department in the early 1900's at Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. He is wearing a large overcoat, a vest, dress shirt, and a tie.
Portrait of a man who is likely a professor at Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. He is wearing a wool overcoat, a dress shirt, and a tie.
Photostat of a series of portraits, likely of Michigan State Normal College professors. There are 5 men and 1 woman in the collection. The men are dressed in overcoats, dress shirts, and ties. The woman is wearing a high collared dress and a crucifix.
Portrait of Mark Jefferson sitting at a wooden desk, in front of a cloth backdrop. He is wearing a woolen overcoat, a dress shirt, and tie. Jefferson was the head of the geography department at Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University, from 1901-1939. He traveled around the world photographing significant landscapes related to the courses he taught in the geography department at MSNC.
Portrait of Mark Jefferson, head of the geography department at Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University, from 1901-1939. Jefferson traveled around the world photographing significant landscapes related to the courses he taught in the geography department at MSNC.
A group of men, presumably Michigan State Normal College professors. The college is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan and has been renamed Eastern Michigan University. The men are wearing suit pants, overcoats, and a variety of hats. They are surrounded by a wooded area. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A woman in a blue dress stands in the middle of an urban garden in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Several different types of plants are growing in the garden and bushes climb the wooden wall behind the woman. Multi-story buildings can be seen in the background.
Students in a classroom, presumably at Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. The students sit in long, wooden bench style desks while their professor sits at the front of the classroom in the foreground. Gas lights hang from the ceiling and the room is mostly unadorned. A wall length black board can be seen to the right.
Students listening to their professor in a classroom, presumably at Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. The students sit in long, wooden bench style desks while their professor talks to them at the front of the room. The room is unadorned and has a wall length black board in the background.
Students gathered around a piano, presumably at Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. The men and women are formally dressed and sitting in wooden carved chairs that sit around the piano.
Students sitting in the audience in Normal Hall in the Old Main building on the Michigan State Normal College campus, now Eastern Michigan University. All the seats are filled in the auditorium and the students look onto the main stage, where chairs can be seen in the foreground. Wooden carved brackets decorate the ceiling of the auditorium, which has been stenciled and inlaid with decorative elements. A large chandelier hangs from the center of the ceiling.
Students in a classroom, presumably at Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. It appears to be a classical studies class that the students are attending based on the pictures of classical composers and the cursive phrases on the chalkboard behind the professors, who stands behind her desk at the front of the classroom. The male students sit in long wooden benches.
Teenage students in a classroom. The students sit in wooden bench desks while their professor stands behind her desk at the front of the room. It appears to be a biology class that the students are attending based on the drawings of the human brain on the black board, the model skeleton in front of the book cabinets, and the different model animals around the room. A deer head hangs from the upper floor balcony.
Attendees at a choir concert in Normal Hall, which used to be Old Main, on the Michigan State Normal College campus, now Eastern Michigan University. The choir stands in front of a large pipe organ on the back wall of the auditorium and the concert attendees are sitting in long, wooden pews surrounding the main stage. The ceiling is stencil painted and large chandeliers hang from recessed portions of the ceiling.
Students in an art class, presumably at Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. The students are sitting behind large drafting tables that have white canvas' on them. The professor stands at the front of the classroom by the blackboard, which has different geometric designs on it.
Students in a classroom, presumably at Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. The class is made up of men and women, who are sitting in wooden desks that fill the large classroom. The professor sits at his desk at the front of the classroom to the left and it is most likely a biology class based on the skeletons and fossils on top of glass curio cabinets in the background.
Male students studying in a laboratory, presumably at Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. The students are working with various types of lab equipment that sits on long wooden tables throughout the room.
Children sitting at two long tables waiting for their meal. A woman sits at the end of the table to the right in a wooden desk while the children smile at the camera. The tables have tea cups and fancy table settings on them and the room appears to be some sort of classroom. Plants cover the back wall.
Students studying at a long wooden table, surrounded by glass door curio cases, presumably at Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. Books and paper are scattered on the table and two women are writing notes from their books. A large gas lamp hangs from the ceiling.
A professor's stands at the front of a classroom, instructing students, presumably at Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. Books cover the professor's desk and are housed in a large curio cabinet to the left. Classical studies posters hang from the ceiling and surrounding the doorway. Cursive writing covers the blackboards in the background. The men and women of the class sit in wooden desks.
A picture taken from the back of a classroom at the Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. Men and women sit in the wooden benches throughout the room and their professor, likely William H. Sherzer, stands at the front of the classroom. Cursive writing can be seen on the blackboard to the left.
Children sitting in their desks while their teacher talks to them at the front of the room. A numbers additions board stands next to her and insects have been drawn on the board to the right. A group of women sit at the front of the room examining a skeletal arm that hangs from a wooden frame. It is noted the picture was taken in the laboratory school.
Male students in gymnasium class, presumably at Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. The professor is standing in front of the class facing them, at the front of the room while all of the men stand at attention in rows throughout the room. The room has a low ceiling with metal beams supported by false ionic columns. Men sit on platforms towards the back of the class waiting for their turn.
Professor Frederic Pease on stage with the Michigan State Normal College school choir. The students are all wearing long dresses or dress clothes and are holding sheet music. The pianist can be seen to the left and a large pipe organ stands on the back wall of the auditorium. Pease Auditorium on Eastern Michigan University's campus was dedicated to Professor Pease on 1915 to honor his commitment towards the advancement of musical studies at the university.
Students sitting in the desks in a biology classroom, presumably at Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. Fossils and skeletons are sitting on top of the glass door cabinets in the background, and displays of butterflies cover the walls. The class is a mix of men and women.
An instructor's desk in a laboratory, presumably at the Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. Large display cases cover the walls in the background and have glass panes in the doors so the laboratory supplies can be seen. Several chairs surround the large wooden desk and a number of laboratory apparatuses cover the desk. An oil lamp hangs from the ceiling.
A woman teaches a classroom full of students, presumably at the Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. The class is a mix of men and women who are sitting at wooden desks throughout the classroom. Large cursive words have been drawn on the blackboards in the background.
A group of students leading outdoors. It appears to be spring because the leaves on the trees are very small and all of the students are wearing jackets and sweaters. They are taking notes and collaborating with each other.
A group of people gardening in a plot of land in an urban area. The plot that is being tilled is approximately 1/2 of a city block and a small shed has been built next to the plot. Houses spread out in the background.
Two geology students listen to their professor while sitting on boulders in Glacier National Park in Montana. The group is sitting next to Iceberg Lake, which has its signature floating icebergs in the background. The large cliffs surrounding the lake can also be seen in the background. It is noted the picture was taken in 1925.
The Sherzer Party in the Yukon Territory of Canada. The group is made up of 12 men and women and a guide, William H. Sherzer is pictured second from right with white beard. They are sitting on a long wooden sled pulled by dogs and mountains can be seen in the background. Snow covers the landscape and all of the people are dressed in winter coats and hats.
Children sitting in their desks with their winter coats and hats on. The classroom appears to be a one room schoolhouse with rooms on the back of the building. All of the children appear to be the same age and not all of the desks are full.
Students sitting in music class, presumably at the Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. The professor leans on the piano at the front of the room and music staff's have been drawn on the blackboard in the background. The students are both female and male, and all are dressed in period clothing.
Streetscape of Normal Street in Ypsilanti, Michigan on May 1st. The trees have leafed-outed and are beginning to conceal some of the houses behind them. A car pulls into a driveway in the foreground. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Streetscape of Normal Street in Ypsilanti, Michigan on April 30th. The trees are starting to get their leaves and new grass is growing in the yards of the houses. Cars are parked on the street in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Streetscape of Normal Street in Ypsilanti, Michigan on April 22nd. The trees are starting to get their leaves and new grass is growing in the yards of the houses. Cars are parked on the street and a woman walks on the sidewalk to the right. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Streetscape of Normal Street in Ypsilanti, Michigan on April 22nd. The trees are starting to get their leaves and new grass is growing in the yards of the houses. Cars are parked on the street and a woman walks on the sidewalk to the right. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Streetscape of Normal Street in Ypsilanti, Michigan on April 9th. The trees are starting to get their leaves but some snow can still be seen on the sidewalks. Cars are parked on the street and most of the houses appear to be bungalows. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Red Bud and Maple trees in Ypsilanti, Michigan on April 22nd. The trees are just starting to get their leaves. Several garages and sheds can be seen in the picture. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
The campus of Eastern Michigan University, formerly Michigan State Normal School. It is noted that the picture is of the university library, now Welch Hall. The Ypsilanti Water Tower can be seen to the left and the trees have not started producing leaves when this picture was taken on April 14th. Students are walking into Welch Hall. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Rephotography of an Elm tree in Ypsilanti, Michigan on May 10th. The tree has started producing leaves and stands next to the roadway along with several billboards. The grass has started growing and the trees in the background have started to also produce leaves.
Rephotography of an Elm tree in Ypsilanti, Michigan on April 26th. The tree has not produced any leaves at this time and stands next to the roadway along with several billboards. Cars can be seen on the road in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Rephotography of an Elm tree in Ypsilanti, Michigan on April 16th. The tree has not produced any leaves at this time and stands next to the roadway along with several billboards. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Rephotography of an Elm tree next to a gas station in Ypsilanti, Michigan on June 3rd. The tree has produced leaves and few of the branches can be seen. White Oak trees can be seen in the background and cars are parked at the gas station to the right. Wind can be seen blowing through the trees. The Elm and the gas station are within the city limits.
Rephotography of an Elm tree next to a gas station in Ypsilanti, Michigan on May 25th. The tree has produced leaves and few of the branches can be seen. White Oak trees can be seen in the background and cars are parked at the gas station to the right. The tree and the gas station are within the city limits.
Rephotography of an Elm tree next to a gas station in Ypsilanti, Michigan on May 10th. The tree has produced leaves and few of the branches can be seen. White Oak trees can be seen in the background and cars are parked at the gas station to the right. The tree and the gas station are within the city limits.
Rephotography of an Elm tree next to a gas station in Ypsilanti, Michigan on April 24th. The tree is starting to produce leaves and it is noted that it was raining when the picture was taken. Oak trees can be seen in the background and cars are parked at the gas station to the right. The tree and the gas station are within the city limits.
Rephotography of an Elm tree next to a gas station in Ypsilanti, Michigan on April 16th. The tree is starting to produce leaves and an oak tree can be seen in the background beside the roadway. It is noted the tree and the gas station are within the city limits. Cars are parked at the gas station to the right.
Rephotography of an Elm tree next to a gas station in Ypsilanti, Michigan on March 27th. The tree is not producing leaves and it is noted that Oak trees can be seen in the background. Cars pass by the gas station and some are parked next to the large billboard by the shop.
Rephotography of a Hickory tree in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The tree has grown most of leaves when the picture was taken on May 19 and the tree stands by itself beside Washtenaw Avenue. Power Lines pass close to the tree and the branches will need to be trimmed soon. A farm can be seen in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A Hickory tree in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The tree has grown most of leaves when the picture was taken on May 10 and the tree stands by itself beside the roadway. Power Lines pass close to the tree and the branches will need to be trimmed soon. A farm can be seen in the background.
Rephotography of a Hickory Tree in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The picture was taken on May 19th, 9 days after the first picture was taken, in order to show the difference in the growth of the leaves. The tree stands by itself on the side of Washtenaw Avenue and a stone house can be seen in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A Hickory tree in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The tree is producing new leaves during the spring and it is noted the picture was taken on May 10. The tree stands by itself next to the roadway and a stone house can be seen in the background. Power Lines pass close to the tree and the branches will eventually have to be cut to avoid interference with the lines.
Old oak leaves still on the branches from last fall on March 27 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The trees are growing next to the sidewalk to the left and several houses can be seen in the background. The trees have not produced new leaves yet. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Grape Bud leaves emerging from a plant at 205 Normal Street in Ypsilanti, Michigan on May 16. The branches of the plant are wrapped around the wire fence the plant is growing next to. Several houses can be seen in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Grape Bud leaves from Ypsilanti, Michigan. It is noted that they are just emerging in the spring. The leaves are taped to a notebook that is labeled with the locations where they were cut from and the dates. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
