Roosevelt School Photographs
From the late 1920's through the early 1940's, Leonard Menzi documented Roosevelt School’s history through photographs. Roosevelt School was constructed on the Michigan State Normal College campus in 1925, becoming the second laboratory school on the campus after Welch Hall. Roosevelt remained a laboratory school until 1969, when the Michigan State Legislature governed the dismantling of the laboratory school system. Menzi served as the faculty advisor to the school's photography club and as the school's principal.
-
A Football Player Poses outside Roosevelt SchoolA football player poses outside Roosevelt School. From an envelope titled "Football Team, 1932." -
Sun Rises over Trees and Snow-Covered GroundsThe sun rises over trees and snow-covered grounds. A smokestack and other buildings are visible beyond the trees. From an envelope titled "Snow and Trees, Feb. 7, 1936." -
Campus PondTrees surround a campus pond. From an envelope titled "Fall Pictures, 1933." -
Two Students Running on a TrailTwo male students run on a trail. From an envelope titled "Campus Walks, Sept. 30, 1942." -
A Basketball Player Poses with a BasketballA basketball player poses on the court. From an envelope titled "Basketball Team, 1934." -
Upper Side of Old MainUpper side of Old Main, featuring damaged brickwork and a damaged roof. From an envelope titled "Campus Buildings, Repairs." -
A Boy Sits in a Chair on the Basketball CourtA boy sits in a chair on the court. He wears a "Roosevelt" sweatshirt. A basketball rests between his feet. From an envelope titled "Basketball, 1933." -
Members of the English Club Stand OutsideStudents and staff members of the English Club stand outside. From an envelope titled "English Club, May 1938, Readers Den Club." -
Front Lawn of Roosevelt SchoolPhotograph of lawn and trees in front of a Roosevelt School. Cars are parked on the street. From an envelope titled "Campus Scenes. Menzies' negatives." -
The Baseball Team Sits with Their CoachThe baseball team sits outside Roosevelt Hall with their coach. They are wearing their baseball caps. From an envelope titled "Baseball, 1935." -
Ice on ShrubsIce covers the shrubs near a street and campus building, possibly Roosevelt School. From an envelope titled "Campus, Ice on Trees. Mar. 13, 1939." -
Ice on Pine Trees near Old MainIce covers pine trees outside Old Main. From an envelope titled "Campus, Ice on Trees. Mar. 13, 1939."