Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Arnold Bransdorfer Papers
UA.10.3.169
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Bransdorfer, Arnold
- Title
- Arnold Bransdorfer papers
- ID
- UA.10.3.169
- Date [inclusive]
- 1947-1949
- Extent
- 1.0 Cubic feet
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Biographical Note
Arnold Bransdorfer graduated from Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) in 1949. He worked as a journalist for several campus publications, including the State News, the Spartan, and the Wolverine yearbook. He was also involved in Blue Key (treasurer), Theta Alpha Phi (treasurer), the Student Council, Alpha Epsilon Rho, Student Theater, Kappa Alpha Mu, the Dionysians, and Hillel.
Scope and Contents note
This collection contains negatives and photographs taken by Bransdorfer during his time as a student at Michigan State College. The photographs are of his friends A. Farquhason, J.J. Albert, Joan Benson, Con Williams (Spartan Editor), Pat McCarthy, Doug Trezise, and Beatrice Wilson. The postcards in the collection are of campus buildings, and were purchased by Bransdorfer at a stamp show in Alma, Michigan.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections April 2013
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
May 2018
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Michigan State University. Class of 1948.
Genre(s)
- Negatives (Photographs)
- Photographs
Personal Name(s)
- Bransdorfer, Arnold
Subject(s)
- College students
- Homecoming
- Postcards -- Michigan -- East Lansing
- Student activities
- Universities and colleges -- Alumni and alumnae
Collection Inventory
Negatives |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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A. Bransdorfer and friends circa 1948 |
4295 | 105 | ||
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"Abe's Irish Rose" July 21, 1948 |
4295 | 1 | ||
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Activities Carnival Committee - Hal Spongber (Advisor) (seated right) 1948 |
4295 | 2 | ||
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Ag. Drag - James Jwolic [student event] |
4295 | 3 | ||
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B. Malldegen 1948 |
4295 | 4 | ||
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Band 1948 |
4295 | 5 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Band Formations 1948 |
4295 | 5 | ||
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Band MSC 1948 |
4295 | 5 | ||
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"S" Band on field at U of M game - p.184 1948 Wolverine 1948 |
4295 | 5 | ||
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Basketball 1948-1956 |
4295 | 6 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Asher House Prep - Intermural Feb. 28, 1956 |
4295 | 7 | ||
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Cornell Basketball Game undated |
4295 | 7 | ||
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Detriot 49 MSC 66 Basketball undated |
4295 | 7 | ||
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Line Up for Tickets November 1949 |
4295 | 6 | ||
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Mich. State Basketball - Varsity vs. Frosh. December 1, 1955 |
4295 | 7 | ||
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MSC/Virginia 1948 |
4295 | 6 | ||
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MSC 49 Iowa 43 Basketball 1948 |
4295 | 6 | ||
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Notre Dame Basketball 1948 |
4295 | 6 | ||
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Notre Dame Michigan State Feb. 17, 1948 |
4295 | 6 | ||
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U of M MSC Basketball Feb. 1, 1949 |
4295 | 6 | ||
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U of M 66 MSC 33 - Yost Field House Dec. 4, 1948 |
4295 | 6 | ||
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U of V 48 MSC 63 Jan. 20, 1949 |
4295 | 6 | ||
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Wayne - MSC Dec. 1, 1951 |
4295 | 7 | ||
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Western Res. 43 Mich. State 44 - Jenison 1948 |
4295 | 6 | ||
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11 Snodgran (MSC vs. U of M basketball) undated |
4295 | 7 | ||
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Boxing Match - MSC vs. DePaul January 24, 1949 |
4295 | 8 | ||
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Cain and Campus Police |
4295 | 9 | ||
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Campus Scenes |
4295 | 9 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Boys trying down Red Cedar 1952 |
4295 | 10 | ||
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Bridge - MSC - EE Bldg. 1949 |
4295 | 10 | ||
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Campus (3 long sleeves) 1949 |
4295 | 10 | ||
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Ice rink for ice rink mgr. p.10 |
4295 | 10 | ||
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MSC Campus 1948-1949 |
4295 | 10 | ||
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Unlabeled (Kodak color print order envelop) |
4295 | 10 | ||
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Cancer Clinic - Donvo 1951 |
4295 | 11 | ||
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Christmas Sing 1948 |
4295 | 12 | ||
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Community Field Work - Marshall, Michigan |
4295 | 13 | ||
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Dairy Queen 1948 |
4295 | 14 | ||
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Detriot Times - Feszis - Violin & Shoeman April 1956 |
4295 | 15 | ||
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Dormitory Living Scenes |
4295 | 15 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Cafeteria 1959 |
4295 | 16 | ||
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MSC Dorm Nite Shot |
4295 | 16 | ||
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Womens Corridors |
4295 | 16 | ||
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Dr. Lee - Fall Term Shots July 3, 1948 |
4295 | 17 | ||
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Dr. Wettsenger |
4295 | 18 | ||
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Effective Living circa October 14, 1947 |
4295 | 19 | ||
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Farm Co-op 1948 |
4295 | 20 | ||
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Fencing - MSC vs. ND Jan. 29, 1949 |
4295 | 21 | ||
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Football Related. 1947-1950 1947-1950 |
4295 | 21 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Delta X - Delta X U of M 7 MSC 13 Football 1948 |
4295 | 22 | ||
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Envelope from Fred Stabley to Arnold Bransdorfer November 8, 1950 |
4295 | 22 | ||
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Football - UofM MSC - p.182 & 278 1948 Wolverine 1948 |
4295 | 22 | ||
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Green & White Football - Pre. Hannah Up. May & Guests May 14, 1949 |
4295 | 22 | ||
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Hannah & Mitchell - MISS 0 MSC 7 Oct. 4, 1947 |
4295 | 22 | ||
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MSC Football - Hi (?) 1948 |
4295 | 22 | ||
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U of M Football 1948 |
4295 | 22 | ||
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Football Related. 1951-1953 |
4295 | 22 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Al Simpson - Spartan 1951 |
4295 | 23 | ||
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Football 1951 (2 sleeves) 1951 |
4295 | 23 | ||
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Football - Munn - ETC 52/53 1952-1953 |
4295 | 23 | ||
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Home Welcome - 1953 Spartans - Purdue Game |
4295 | 23 | ||
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MSU 1951 |
4295 | 23 | ||
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Robin Roberts & Chuck Davey - MSC Presentation on field 1/2 football game - 50's - Tom King 1950's |
4295 | 23 | ||
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Football 1955, 1958 |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Football MSU - Munn - Masters, Capt. Shaking hands Nov., 1955 |
4295 | 24 | ||
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Football - 300mm Tele 1955 |
4295 | 24 | ||
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Green/White Game May 1958 |
4295 | 24 | ||
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MSU - Minn - 1955 - 300mm tele-cannon |
4295 | 24 | ||
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Plantine and Lace, R. - MSU Football October 19, 1955 |
4295 | 24 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Football. Snow Removal Stadium Morning of Marquette Game November 19, 1955 |
4295 | 25 | ||
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Football. State Receives Rose Bowl Bid Sidlights November 20, 1955 |
4295 | 26 | ||
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Football. Students registering for train to Rose Bowl November 29, 1955 |
4295 | 27 | ||
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Fraternities Related |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Alpha Gamma Rho February 25, 1949 |
4295 | 28 | ||
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Alpha Tau Omega - Dinner |
4295 | 28 | ||
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Alpha Tau Omega - Dinner February 28, 1948 |
4295 | 28 | ||
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Alpha Tau Omega - Dinner - main table |
4295 | 28 | ||
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Alpha Tau Omega - Winners of softball and tennis August 1948 |
4295 | 28 | ||
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Delta Upsilon - Group 1949 |
4295 | 29 | ||
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Delta Upsilon Install January 15, 1949 |
4295 | 29 | ||
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Delta Upsilon Install January 15, 1949 |
4295 | 29 | ||
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Junn Gellegle - Delta Sigma Phi |
4295 | 29 | ||
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Sing Pics |
4295 | 29 | ||
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Sigma Delta Chi - Texas Delegate - W.H. Bradford - Dallas, TX November 11, 12, 13 |
4295 | 29 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Governor Williams calling square dance - MSU Pavillion |
4295 | 30 | ||
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Harvest Queen |
4295 | 31 | ||
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Hetl for Ch of C (man standing) |
4295 | 32 | ||
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Hillel Queen January 29, 1949 |
4295 | 33 | ||
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Home Town |
4295 | 34 | ||
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Homecoming - 1952 1952 |
4295 | 35 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Homecoming Queen October 25, 1952 |
4295 | 35 | ||
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Homecoming Queen - Dee Miles - Parade, Ball Game - with Coach Biggie Munn 1952 |
4295 | 35 | ||
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Homestead Magazine - Hannah/Anthony/Mawby |
4295 | 36 | ||
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Horse Bill Signing April, 1956 |
4295 | 37 | ||
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Horse Show - 1949-1952 1949-1952 |
4295 | 38 | ||
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Hotel Administration May 15, 1949 |
4295 | 39 | ||
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Hurds - Chandler and Krestal (modeling clothes, Hurds clothing store) August, 1948 |
4295 | 40 | ||
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Identification Cards - "Public Relations Photos" |
4295 | 41 | ||
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ISA (group of people at a table) |
4295 | 42 | ||
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ISSAS - Stern February, 1949 |
4295 | 43 | ||
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J-Hop 1949 |
4295 | 38 | ||
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Jacobson's Store Window - Night Shot August, 1948 |
4295 | 45 | ||
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Jan Sauter & Kelly Dally (portraits of women) |
4295 | 46 | ||
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Jungwirth carvings |
4295 | 47 | ||
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Junior CJC - H. Synonbey - State Conv. 1949 |
4295 | 48 | ||
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Kellogg Center |
4295 | 49 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Hotel - Kellogg |
4295 | 49 | ||
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Kellogg Center - Music Artists |
4295 | 49 | ||
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Kellogg Center - Pat Munsel |
4295 | 49 | ||
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Kellogg Center & Sparty draped by U of M 1952 |
4295 | 49 | ||
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Kerbaway's (two women in graduation gowns) |
4295 | 50 | ||
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Malaysian Student - US State Dept. Request December, 1951 |
4295 | 51 | ||
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Mardi Gras - Darcey Hewitt May, 1948 |
4295 | 52 | ||
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Math [people with giant slide rule] |
4295 | 53 | ||
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Michigan Feed Dealers 34 |
4295 | 54 | ||
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Mink Farmers 1948, 1953 |
4295 | 55 | ||
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Miss Green - Ushers 1948 |
4295 | 56 | ||
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MSC Relays - 1949 1949 |
4295 | 57 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Bill Mach - 1 mile run January 29, 1949 |
4295 | 57 | ||
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MSC Relays February 5, 1949 |
4295 | 57 | ||
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MSU Farmer's Week - Home Ec. 1952 |
4295 | 58 | ||
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Munn Mullan - Chem Jrs. May, 1948 |
4295 | 59 | ||
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Music and Journalism Reception - Park Lake July 4, 1948 |
4295 | 60 | ||
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Music Festival |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Music Festival (NG) Summer 1948 |
4295 | 61 | ||
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Music Festival - Comory + Stand - Stone Sing - Baton July 17, 1948 |
4295 | 61 | ||
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Music Festival - Directors - Music 24-26 |
4295 | 61 | ||
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Sur + Music Festival July 3, 1948 |
4295 | 61 | ||
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PRO. Hometowns for Music Festival July 10, 1948 |
4295 | 61 | ||
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Kaltnider - Organ - Music Festival July 1948 |
4295 | 61 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Music Related |
4295 | 62 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Jazz Concert |
4295 | 62 | ||
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L. Lehman - Music Dept. 266 |
4295 | 62 | ||
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Mich. Music Highschool - Trumpet Trio July 4, 1948 |
4295 | 62 | ||
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MSU Summer Music Program |
4295 | 62 | ||
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Music Sectionals July 1948 |
4295 | 63 | ||
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N. Nichols (? for physics) (man on bike) May 20, 1948 |
4295 | 64 | ||
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NCAA Cross Country - 1952 1952 |
4295 | 65 | ||
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Outdoor Barbeque - Shaw Hall Commisarry Aug. 16, 1952 |
4295 | 66 | ||
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P.J. Dull (group of people) |
4295 | 67 | ||
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P.R.O.- Food Price Check - Veterans Housing August 5, 1948 |
4295 | 68 | ||
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Phillips Hall - Rooms and dancing July 2, 1948 |
4295 | 69 | ||
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Physics Building |
4295 | 70 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Consultants - Physic Bldg. 1947 |
4295 | 70 | ||
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For Schmidt, New York - Physics Bldg. |
4295 | 70 | ||
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Stone on Physics Bldg. |
4295 | 70 | ||
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Plays |
4295 | 71 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Pattengill (?) - Hansel and Gretel March 8, 1948 |
4295 | 71 | ||
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Term Play - "Nite of January 16" 1948 |
4295 | 71 | ||
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Porpise Club Presentation - Sports B.R.O. 1948 |
4295 | 72 | ||
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President Hannah and Atomic Commission Commencement Speaker David Litlienthal June 1949 |
4295 | 73 | ||
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President Hannah and McCristal September 30, 1955 |
4295 | 74 | ||
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Professor Zinder - Agriculture Department 1948 |
4295 | 75 | ||
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Red Cross Blood Bank - Mrs. Cooley - East Lansing, Michigan |
4295 | 76 | ||
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Sally Shultz - E. Mayo 1948 |
4295 | 77 | ||
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Scalp & Blade Society - Buffalo, NY |
4295 | 78 | ||
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Science [two people at a display case] |
4295 | 79 | ||
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Shakespeare - 1948 1948 |
4295 | 80 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Shakespeare '48 |
4295 | 80 | ||
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Shakespeare, Jo Trangmar |
4295 | 80 | ||
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Sororities |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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[Alpha Omicron Pi] - Sorority Sing - Mable Peterson June 1949 |
4295 | 81 | ||
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[Alpha Phi] - Como May 14, 1949 |
4295 | 81 | ||
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B. Babcock - [Alpha Phi] - Bay City Times society - "Going to the J-Hop" |
4295 | 81 | ||
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[Delta Gamma] - MSC Wolverine |
4295 | 81 | ||
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Mary/[Kappa Alpha Theta] - Blue key sweetheart 1949 |
4295 | 82 | ||
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Pat Ross - [Sigma Kappa] - Candidate May 1948 |
4295 | 82 | ||
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Rushing [Alpha Chi Omega] - Christians - State News 1949 |
4295 | 82 | ||
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Skit - Kappas |
4295 | 82 | ||
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Sorority (2 sleeves) |
4295 | 82 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Special Action - Alie Kanig in Orchestra 1948 |
4295 | 83 | ||
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State News |
4295 | 84 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Feature on Ducks July 1948 |
4295 | 84 | ||
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Music Festival July 1948 |
4295 | 84 | ||
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Union Bldg. Annex South - 19 |
4295 | 84 | ||
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Yahley & Group - Miss Yakley at dorm July 1948 |
4295 | 84 | ||
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1. Ardella Graner 2. AVC letter writing |
4295 | 84 | ||
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Swimming |
4295 | 85 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Informals - Swim - U of M - MSC - LaSalle - Joe Verdeen - Hogy - Pat. |
4295 | 85 | ||
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Sid Anton & Swimmer - Williams ect. - Simpson - Diving Practice |
4295 | 85 | ||
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Swim - Tryouts - YMCA - MSC Pool 1949 |
4295 | 85 | ||
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Swim/Dive Informals 1949 |
4295 | 85 | ||
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Swimming Olympic Trials/Tryouts |
4295 | 86 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Stants - Olympic Swimming Tryouts - Brennan Pool - Rouge Park July 8,9,10, 1948 |
4295 | 86 | ||
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Personalities - Olympic Tryouts - Swimming - Rouge Park - Brennan Pool July 8-11, 1948 |
4295 | 86 | ||
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Personalities - Olympic Tryouts - Detroit (?) - MSU Swimmers July 8-11, 1948 |
4295 | 86 | ||
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Olympic Tryouts - River Rouge July 8,9,10, 1948 |
4295 | 86 | ||
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Term Party - Wolverine, 1948 1948 |
4295 | 87 | ||
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[Theta Alpha Phi] - Fall Term May 25, 1948 |
4295 | 88 | ||
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Tower Guard |
4295 | 89 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Tower Guard Group 2 sleeves May 1, 1948 |
4295 | 79 | ||
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Tower Guard - Mentor Group- Tapply May 1, 1948 |
4295 | 89 | ||
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Trailer Camp |
4295 | 90 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Trailer A - 140ct - 13 |
4295 | 90 | ||
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TB - 14 |
4295 | 90 | ||
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Trailer Camp. wives - TC - 15 |
4295 | 90 | ||
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Ty and Bill Pesham - DP 1949 |
4295 | 91 | ||
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U.S. Marine Corps ROTC |
4295 | 92 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Display shot - recruitment booth - U.S. Marine Corps - Union Bldg. MSC - Lansing Unit |
4295 | 92 | ||
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ROTC - Grad 1949 |
4295 | 92 | ||
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R.O.T.C. - Union May 6, 1948 |
4295 | 92 | ||
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Union Board 1948 |
4295 | 93 | ||
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Union Building |
4295 | 94 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Guerre - 1948 - Evisheusici coach - Union Bldg. 1948 |
4295 | 94 | ||
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Union Fireplace (11) June 8, 1948 |
4295 | 94 | ||
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Union Tea Dance 1949 |
4295 | 95 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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D.U. tea situation |
4295 | 95 | ||
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Union Tea Dance 1949 |
4295 | 95 | ||
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United Cerebral Palsy - Governor Williams proclamation May 1, 1956 |
4295 | 96 | ||
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Unlabeled |
4295 | 97 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Seven men looking at "Football Facts" |
4295 | 97 | ||
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Women and children in YMCA lobby |
4295 | 97 | ||
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P10-1022-2 Men in various poses (5 negatives) |
4295 | 97 | ||
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P10-FORD Male student sitting at desk (2 negatives) |
4295 | 97 | ||
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Vet Clinic Shot - 1948 Wolverine 1948 |
4295 | 98 | ||
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W. Landon Installation January 15, 1948 |
4295 | 99 | ||
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War Award - Pres. Hannah October 8, 1948 |
4295 | 100 | ||
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Water Carnival |
4295 | 101 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Water Carnival - Committee - Buzz Hart, Rose Mahara, Bob Youngman |
4295 | 101 | ||
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Water Carnival - theme award winner - "The Best Things In Life" 1949 |
4295 | 101 | ||
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Weekend dates - Wal Ournalik ect. - Stewart and Loomis |
4295 | 102 | ||
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Wrestling Related |
4295 | 103 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Cornell Wrestling - MSC 1948 |
4295 | 103 | ||
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Wrestling MSC MC |
4295 | 103 | ||
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Photographs |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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A. Bransdorfer and friends circa 1948 |
4295 | 106 | ||
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Postcards - Wells Hall (2), Olin Memorial Heath Centre, Agricultural Hall (Agriculture Hall), Women's Building (Morrill Hall) |
4295 | 104 | ||