Male street vendor selling newspapers with pedestrians, horse drawn cart, and automobiles passing by. Classic italianate architectural style buildings in the background.
A man walks beside a horse pulling a wooden cart. Behind the man and the horse, a building can be seen named Cafe Restaurant with seats sitting by the entrance. In the background, a French Second Empire style building can be seen along an intersecting street.
Y-shaped street intersection with shops and people walking on the sidewalk and in the street. Storefronts and advertisements are on the facades of the structures
Streetscape with people walking on the sidewalk and in the street. A trolley can be seen in the background along with various buildings and styles of architecture.
Francis Goodrich was a graduate of Michigan State Normal College, class of 1897. Following gradutation, Goodrich remained in the College library, assisting reference librarian Genevieve Walton until his departure in 1906. In this oral history interview, Goodrich gives an account of the activities of himself and Librarian Genevieve Walton at the turn of the century. Book binding, classification, and book buying is discussed here, as well as the adaptation of the Dewey Decimal System to the MSNC Library.
The remnants of a landslide in the Canadian Rockies. A large mountain rises in the background and it is noted this is the source of the landslide. Large boulders have been deposited in the valley in the foreground. Trees can be seen at the base of the mountain.
Frauenkirche in Munich with one clock tower visible and part of the dome on the other visible right side. Buildings on the left have numerous windows. Building in center has red roof and decorative facade. Shorter building left center has scafolding on the facade. Groupings of people on street lower image, some on foot and some on bikes. Cars are also on the street lower right corner.
Fred Barney (b.1922) entered the Army Specialized Training Program on October 11, 1943, at Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Marching to and from classes and meals, and kept busy from dawn till dusk, Barney and his fellow ASTP trainees were educated in various military specialized fields. Shipped out to France shortly after D-Day, Barney’s unit, the 76th Infantry Division in General George Patton’s Third Army, became the spearhead in piercing the Siegfried Line of fortifications on Germany’s western border. In this interview, Barney recalls the daily routine of the ASTP Program, the journey to France, and many details of combat and routine in Europe.
Fred Barney (b.1922) entered the Army Specialized Training Program on October 11, 1943, at Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Marching to and from classes and meals, and kept busy from dawn till dusk, Barney and his fellow ASTP trainees were educated in various military specialized fields. Shipped out to France shortly after D-Day, Barney’s unit, the 76th Infantry Division in General George Patton’s Third Army, became the spearhead in piercing the Siegfried Line of fortifications on Germany’s western border. In this interview, Barney recalls the daily routine of the ASTP Program, the journey to France, and many details of combat and routine in Europe.
This image depicts one of the Physical Sciences classes being led by the man who is standing at the back of the classroom appears to be Frederick R. Gorton. Gorton graduated from the Michigan State Normal School in 1892 at the age of 21, and immediately joined the Physical Sciences department faculty. Starting his career at the Normal as an instructor, Gorton eventually went on to receive a Ph.D. from the University of Berlin, Germany, and then worked as a professor at the Normal until his retirement in 1941.
Fred Rogers was an American television personality, musician, puppeteer, writer, producer, and Presbyterian minister. Rogers was famous for creating, hosting, and composing the theme music for the educational preschool television series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968–2001), which featured his kind-hearted, grandfatherly personality, and directness to his audiences. In this address to the graduating class of 1973, Rogers stresses his view that education is individually varied according to the student doing the learning; different student characteristics necessitate a diverse array of teaching methods. Rogers says that though the road to discovering one’s true self may be long, it is also worth the wait, especially with the help of intuitive and creative teachers. Rogers performs two of his own compositions, “Truth and Freedom,” and “There Are Many Ways to Say I Love You” during the presentation.
Palace in center background. Grouping of people center in the courtyard exiting. Fence and gate lower image. Most used of the royal family's residences. Baroque, Dutch Baroque, rococo styles. Constructed from 1720-1753.
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.
In his will, longtime Michigan State Normal College music professor left $85,000 to Eastern Michigan University for the purpose of installing a pipe organ in Pease Auditorium. This recording captures the inaugural recital of that organ after its completion. Also in his will, Alexander requested specific musicians and pieces of music to be performed at this recital. All of his wishes were honored, and here several pieces of music are performed by former Alexander student Russell Gee of Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Pieces of music performed include: Basse et Dessus de Trompette by Louis-Nicolas Clerambault; Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne by Detrich Buxtehude; Chorale Preludes by Johannes Brahams; and Ronde Francaise by Leon Boellman.
Born in 1890, Frederick Cleveringa began work in the Michigan State Normal College in 1913 while a student at MSNC. When Librarian Genevieve Walton stepped down in 1940, Fred was appointed Reference LIbrarian and Assistant Professor in the new Department of Library Sciences. Cleveringa retired from the library in 1952. In this oral history, Fred recounts the early days of his employment under Genevieve Walton, and the values Walton instilled in all of her employees.
Royal residence built in early 17th century in the Dutch renaissance style by King Christian IV. There is a fountain center bottom and one tower in the image on the right side with a clock.
Cathedral built around 1200 started as romanesque style and construction continued until 1230 in gothic style. The tower has sixteen bells. Closeup of cathedral wall, can see roof, and side of the tower. Umbrellas on bottom edge.
Freight train cars in a rail yard. Some of the names on the sides of the cars include, "Pennsylvania," "New York Central Lines,"Rock Island," and "Canadian Pacific." A sign labeled, "A.R.T. Co. Transfer Station," can be seen in the background. Industry buildings can be seen on the other side of the railcars in the background.
A freight train traveling on a curved rail line hauling freight cars. A small lake can be seen to the left along with industrial buildings in the background. Power line poles line the railway.
Looking through the trees at a stone bridge crossing the river. Boys can be seen sitting on the bank of the river and playing on a sand flat in the middle of the river. Men are fishing in the river. Italianate architecture 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 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.
Photograph of the exterior envelope of a newly constructed house at 298 North Normal Street Ypsilanti, Michigan. It is noted the house will be a brick veneer style, is located on Normal Street, and was constructed in 1912. There is an upclose view of the wooden sheeting that goes on the exterior of the house before siding is put over the top of it. Holes are cut in the wooden frame of the house for windows to be installed. Workers have begun laying the exterior veneer brick around the foundation of the house. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
Photograph of lawn and trees in front of a Roosevelt School. Cars are parked on the street. From an envelope titled "Campus Scenes. Menzies' negatives."
Front of the original library on Eastern Michigan's Campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The main entrance is recessed and framed by to large doric columns that support an entablature and a second story balcony. The windows on the first floor are arched, matching the main entrance. A series of steps lead up to the main entrance and students walk in front of the library.
G. Mennen Williams (1911-1988) was the 41st Governor of Michigan, and later worked under John F. Kennedy as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, and served as Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. In 1966, Williams unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Michigan. This audio recording captures Williams in a campaign stop, introducing primary speaker Robert Kennedy.
Building has a gambrel roof common in the Netherlands. Facade is decorative with paintings of people and decorative paint around the windows. Groupings of people lower half of image on sidewalks. Cars parked on street. Tree branches left upper corner and right corner.
Photograph of a village in rolling hills. Large boulders sit on the side of the dirt road in the foreground. A gambrel roof barn stands in the middle of the field behind the post and wire fence next to the road. A small village spreads out in the background. Hills rise up behind the village. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
Photograph of a vernacular style house with multiple gambrel roof portions. The second story extends past the first story and creates an overhang. Each gambrel roof portion has several windows that let light into the second story. The first floor has a large portico that covers the main entrance. Several other houses can be seen in the background and snow covers the ground. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
Street Scene with a donkey and a cart that is used for collecting garbage. A driver rings a bell and people bring out their garbage to be taken away on the cart. People can be seen walking along the sidewalks. 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.
Looking down on the Garden of the Gods from Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The large formations in the Garden of the Gods park can be seen in the background and the landscape is rocky with low-growing shrub bushes and plants. The Garden of the Gods rock formations were formed over millions of years as the Rocky Mountain Range developed and pushed the sandstone and limestone bedrock up through the ground forming vertical formations.
The North Cathedral Spires in the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The rock formations found in the park were formed millions of years ago as horizontal mineral deposits and over time following the creation of the Rocky Mountain Range, the deposits were pushed up through the ground in vertical formations. The picture shows the North Cathedral Spires and the larger formations in the park to the right. The landscape is sandy and rocky with low-growing shrub bushes and grasses. Mountains can be seen in the background.
Looking down on the Garden of the Gods from Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The large formations in the Garden of the Gods park can be seen in the background and the landscape is rocky with low-growing shrub bushes and plants. The Garden of the Gods rock formations were formed over millions of years as the Rocky Mountain Range developed and pushed the sandstone and limestone bedrock up through the ground forming vertical formations.
Gloriette in background on top of hill. Sun fountain at the bottom of the hill. Sculpted gardens with large gravel walking palths. People scattered throughout the garden. Trees on the left and right side of garden.
A stone arched bridge crosses the Tagus River at Garrovillas, Spain. The landscape behind the bridge is mountainous and dotted with trees. People are standing in the river washing below the bridge. 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 rocky peneplain above the Tagus River near Garrovillas, Spain. Heavily eroded by water, the peneplain has deep valleys between the rocks and the land could not be used for farming. 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.
Gary Hawks spent 17 years at eastern Michigan University, starting in 1964 as a supervisor of Accounts Receivable, executive director of University Relations, director of personnel, and as Vice President of University Relations. He was secretary to the Board of Regents from 1970 until retiring in 1981. In this interview, Hawks details his relationships with several University presidents, and also describes the overall growth of the school, from issues of enrollment to the building of physical structures on campus. This interview is distributed over two cassette tapes. This interview was conducted for the purpose of gathering primary research for Laurence Smith’s book, Eastern Michigan University: A Sesquicentennial Portrait (1999).
Hotel, possibly in Germany. Green shutters on building. Two dormers visible. Protective entrance over door. Lower right corner blue car edge near parking sign. White lattice around outdoor sitting area with yellow chairs.
A gate is lifted to allow water to flow from one ditch to another for irrigation. The gate acts as a dam until the water is needed. It is noted that the gate is for the imperial canal. 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 gate blocking water from entering a Huerta behind the stone wall. The gate acts as a dam until the water is needed to irrigation. 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.
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.