Mary Karshner Papers
UA.10.3.238

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator - Donor
Karshner, Mary
Title
Mary Karshner papers
ID
UA.10.3.238
Date [inclusive]
1967-1972
Extent
0.5 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."

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Biographical/Historical

Mary Karshner received her degree in 1972 from James Madison College at Michigan State University.

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Scope and Contents note

The Mary Krashner collection consists of syllabi, class notes, exams, and essays/papers from her time as a student at Michigan State University. The class materials pertain to James Madison College, History, Economics, Sociology, American Thought and Language, and Russian Literature. Also included is an undated issue of Snork magazine, an invitation to become a freshman in the Honors College, and a James Madison College handbook.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections September 2012

Conrad Hall
888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu

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.

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • Michigan State University. Department of Economics.

Genre(s)

  • Course materials
  • Examinations
  • Outlines and syllabi

Subject(s)

  • College students

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Collection Inventory

Box Folder

Copy of James Madison College Handbook 1970 

4118 1

Copy of "Snork?" publication undated 

4118 2

Exam and assignment for Sociology 241 1969 

4118 3

Exam and schedule for Russian Literature 242 1969 

4118 4

Exam, paper, and schedule for American Thought and Language 112 1969 

4118 5

Invitation to Honors College 1967 

4118 6

Miscellaneous documents circa 1970 

4118 7

Notes and schedule for History 104 1969 

4118 8

Notes and schedule for History 343 1970 

4118 9

Notes and schedule for History 348 1970 

4118 10

Notes and weekly schedules for Economics 200 1969 

4118 11

Notes and weekly schedules for Economics 201 1969 

4118 12

Notes and schedule for Economics 455 1972 

4118 13

Papers for James Madison College 205, 290, and 444 1969-1971 

Scope and Content

The Mary Karshner papers contain an assortment of materials from Karshner's various classes in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The collection holds papers from Russian, Sociology, Economics, History, and James Madison College classes. Many of the folders have complete course notes for the duration of the semester, as well as some Bluebook essay exams and full syllabi. Karshner's assigned papers for some classes can also be found in a number of folders.

A handbook for the James Madison College is also included, as well as Karshner's invitation to join the Honors College before her Freshman year began. A copy of the James Madison College student publication "Snork?" is enclosed, which covers various topics around campus as well as individual written pieces.

Biographical/Historical

According to her papers, Mary Karshner attended Michigan State University from 1968 until 1972. She was a member of the James Madison College and possibly the Honors College. After college she spent five years doing archaeological digs in Iran, Spain, England, and Italy, and currently she is director of the Royal Oak Public Library and runs the blog on their website.

4118 14

Schedule and assignments for James Madison College 200 1968 

4118 15

Schedule and assignments for James Madison College 201 1969 

4118 16

Schedule and assignments for James Madison College 202 1969 

4118 17

Schedule and assignments for MC 341 1971 

4118 18

Welcome Week schedules 1968 

4118 19