Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
William D. Mitchell Collection
UA.10.3.242
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Mitchell, William D.
- Title
- William D. Mitchell collection
- ID
- UA.10.3.242
- Date [inclusive]
- 1953-1954
- Extent
- 1.4 Cubic feet , 1 box
- 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
William D. Mitchell attended Michigan State University from 1950 to 1954 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in botany. He was a member of Alpha Kappa Mu journalism honorary society as well as a member of the yearbook staff in 1953. Mitchell was also a member of the photography club.
Scope and Contents note
The William D. Mitchell collection contains photographs taken by Mitchell during his time at Michigan State University as well as other subjects. The MSU related photographs include images of the photography club, students, Block and Bridle show, water carnival, Spartacade, Holiday on Ice, ROTC, ROTC queens, Kappa Alpha Mu exhibit table, international festival, as well as other events. There are also images of MSU men's athletics including basketball, football, gymnastics, hockey and track. Other subjects of the photographs include the Capitol in Lansing, Michigan; Mt. Hope windmill; Chicago, Illinois skyline; a circus; a fire in Haslett, Michigan; the convict ship "Success;" recreation area in Waterloo, Michigan; portraits of people; as well as artistic shots of the outdoors.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections February 2011
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
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.
Custodial History
A gift of Monica Muir.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Kappa Alpha Mu. Michigan State University Chapter.
- Michigan State University. Athletics. Basketball.
- Michigan State University. Athletics. Football.
- Michigan State University. Athletics. Gymnastics.
- Michigan State University. Athletics. Hockey.
- Michigan State University. Athletics. Track.
- Michigan State University. Block and Bridle Club.
- Michigan State University. Class of 1954.
- Michigan State University. Dept. of Military Science.
- Michigan State University. Spartacade.
- Michigan State University. -- General subdivision--Students;
Geographic Name(s)
- Haslett (Mich.)
Subject(s)
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Football
- Hockey
- Track and field
Collection Inventory
| Box | Folder | |||
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Aerial view- unidentified |
2575 | 1 | ||
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Auto races Lockbourne |
2575 | 2 | ||
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Belle Kam Champ [dog] |
2575 | 3 | ||
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Boat Races |
2575 | 4 | ||
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Breathing device on woman |
2575 | 5 | ||
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Chicago Aerial View |
2575 | 6 | ||
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Chicago Skyline |
2575 | 7 | ||
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Children |
2575 | 8 | ||
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Circus (2 folders) 1954 |
2575 | 9-10 | ||
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Columbus Snow Scenes |
2575 | 11 | ||
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Detroit from Belle Isle |
2575 | 12 | ||
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East Lansing night shots |
2575 | 13 | ||
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Flowers |
2575 | 14 | ||
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Fluorescent Supplement Lighting |
2575 | 15 | ||
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Frost and Eve. Lace |
2575 | 16 | ||
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Gardens |
2575 | 17 | ||
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Gloxinias |
2575 | 18-19 | ||
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Golfers |
2575 | 20 | ||
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Hamsters |
2575 | 21 | ||
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Haslett, Michigan Fire |
2575 | 22-23 | ||
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Keys and knife [white on black] |
2575 | 24 | ||
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Lake Michigan Boating |
2575 | 25 | ||
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Lake Michigan Waves |
2575 | 26-27 | ||
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Lake St. Clair Boats |
2575 | 28 | ||
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Lansing, Michigan Capitol |
2575 | 29 | ||
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Lewd scene |
2575 | 30 | ||
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Mt. Hope windmill |
2575 | 31 | ||
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Michigan Morning Pictures |
2575 | 32 | ||
Michigan State University |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Activities scrapbook [water carnival, indoor fair] |
2575 | 33 | ||
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Auto Show |
2575 | 34 | ||
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Basketball |
2575 | 35 | ||
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Basketball Practice |
2575 | 36 | ||
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Basketball versus Iowa |
2575 | 37 | ||
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Basketball versus Minnesota |
2575 | 38 | ||
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Basketball versus Northwestern |
2575 | 39 | ||
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Basketball versus Notre Dame |
2575 | 40 | ||
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Basketball versus Ohio State |
2575 | 41-42 | ||
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Basketball versus Purdue |
2575 | 43 | ||
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Basketball versus University of Michigan 48 Basketball versus Wayne |
2575 | 44-47 | ||
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Basketball versus Wisconsin |
2575 | 49 | ||
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Block and Bridle |
2575 | 50 | ||
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Bonfire |
2575 | 51 | ||
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Campus Plant Materials [scenes of trees] |
2575 | 52 | ||
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Campus Shots |
2575 | 53 | ||
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Dance and party |
2575 | 54 | ||
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Dining Hall |
2575 | 55 | ||
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Dormitory mailboxes |
2575 | 56 | ||
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Football |
2575 | 57-60 | ||
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Football. Homecoming game? |
2575 | 61 | ||
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Football Practice Scenes |
2575 | 62 | ||
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Football versus Indiana |
2575 | 63 | ||
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Football versus Marquette |
2575 | 64 | ||
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Football versus Ohio State |
2575 | 65 | ||
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Football versus Purdue |
2575 | 66 | ||
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Football versus Texas Christian |
2575 | 67 | ||
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Football versus University of Michigan? |
2575 | 68 | ||
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Gymnastics Men's |
2575 | 69 | ||
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Hockey versus University of Michigan |
2575 | 70 | ||
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Holiday on Ice |
2575 | 71-73 | ||
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Home Economics (MSU?) |
2575 | 74 | ||
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Homecoming Queens |
2575 | 75-76 | ||
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International Festival |
2575 | 77 | ||
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Junior 500 |
2575 | 78 | ||
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Kappa Alpha Mu exhibit table |
2575 | 79 | ||
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Night Scenes |
2575 | 80 | ||
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Photography Club [includes William Mitchell] |
2575 | 81 | ||
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R. Spider, Lice etc MSU ghse [greenhouse] |
2575 | 82 | ||
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Ray Anthony band and dance at Auditorium |
2575 | 83 | ||
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Red Cedar Scenes |
2575 | 84 | ||
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ROTC and ROTC band |
2575 | 85 | ||
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ROTC Queens |
2575 | 86 | ||
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Sandford Woodlot |
2575 | 87 | ||
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Spartacade (2 folders) 1953 |
2575 | 88-89 | ||
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Students at Christmas party |
2575 | 90 | ||
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Students studying |
2575 | 91 | ||
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Students watching television |
2575 | 92 | ||
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Track Outdoor |
2575 | 93 | ||
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Track State Relays (2 folders) 1953 |
2575 | 94-95 | ||
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Track State Relays 1954 |
2575 | 96 | ||
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Tree patterns |
2575 | 97 | ||
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Water Carnival 1954 |
2575 | 98 | ||
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Wood Gathering Prize Circa 1951 |
2575 | 98 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Mikado |
2575 | 99 | ||
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Model house |
2575 | 100 | ||
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Nude |
2575 | 101 | ||
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Ohio State Universty. Parade Floats |
2575 | 102 | ||
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People in front of window |
2575 | 103 | ||
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People. Couple with dance card |
2575 | 104 | ||
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People. Herman, Woody |
2575 | 105 | ||
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People. Ives, Burl |
2575 | 106 | ||
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People. Labbitt, Joan |
2575 | 107 | ||
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People. Lawniczak, Mary Lynne |
2575 | 108 | ||
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People. Limon, Jose |
2575 | 109 | ||
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People. Masley, Dolores [color tinted] |
2575 | 110 | ||
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People. Masley, Dolores [black and white] |
2575 | 111 | ||
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People. Meekin, Sandra |
2575 | 112 | ||
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People. Nicholson, Dee |
2575 | 113 | ||
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People. Owens, Dee |
2575 | 114 | ||
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People. Smith, Ethel |
2575 | 115 | ||
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People. Sutton, Kay |
2575 | 116 | ||
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People. Unidentified Graduation portrait |
2575 | 117 | ||
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People. Unidentified Group |
2575 | 118 | ||
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People. Unidentified Man [see back of photo for possible name] |
2575 | 119 | ||
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People. Unidentified man reading newspaper |
2575 | 120 | ||
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People. Unidentified Women |
2575 | 121 | ||
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People. Unidentified Women group shot |
2575 | 122 | ||
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People. Unidentified Women in Pajamas |
2575 | 123 | ||
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Picnic at Stultz's |
2575 | 124-125 | ||
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Rain on a window |
2575 | 126 | ||
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Research with animals |
2575 | 127 | ||
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River |
2575 | 128 | ||
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Sailboat |
2575 | 129 | ||
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Salt and pepper shakers |
2575 | 130 | ||
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Ship. Convict Ship "Success" |
2575 | 131 | ||
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Snow Sculpture [people making a snow sculpture] |
2575 | 132 | ||
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Stairs [indoor and outdoor] |
2575 | 133 | ||
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Sunsets. Pottowat. [Sunset scenes] |
2575 | 134 | ||
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Swimmers [group shot of women in bathing suits] |
2575 | 135 | ||
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Table set for a meal |
2575 | 136 | ||
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Testing materials |
2575 | 137 | ||
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Topographical Maps- Kentucky and Indiana |
2575 | 138 | ||
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Track meet. High school |
2575 | 139 | ||
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Twigs and Frozen Rain Michigan |
2575 | 140 | ||
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Waterloo Recreation Area Michigan |
2575 | 141 | ||
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Water Skiing- Stultz's |
2575 | 142 | ||
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Windmill by water |
2575 | 143 | ||