Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Cosmopolitan Club Records
UA.12.3.43
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Michigan Agricultural College. Cosmopolitan Club.
- Creator
- Michigan State College. Cosmopolitan Club.
- Title
- Cosmopolitan Club records
- ID
- UA.12.3.43
- Date [inclusive]
- 1920-1935
- Extent
- 0.4 Cubic feet 2 volumes
- Language
- English
- Box [Box]
- 2071H
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."
Historical note
The Cosmopolitan Club was a co-ed organization that was formed in 1910 at Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University). Its goal was to integrate foreign students into life at M.A.C. Their motto was “Above all Nations is Humanity.” Membership was open to both American and foreign students. In the early 20th century, several African-American students joined this club as membership in other social organizations was denied to them. The Cosmopolitan Club was a chapter in a national organization of such clubs at other colleges and universities. Common activities for the club included plays and talks about life in other countries. After the construction of the People’s Church in East Lansing, this club often met there. The club was reorganized in 1920 and was defunct in 1935.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of two volumes. The treasurer's book has the group’s accounts from 1926 to 1935.There is also the secretary’s book from 1920 to 1935 with meeting minutes, member rolls and election results.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Conditions Governing Access note
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.
Custodial History note
Transferred by Madison Kuhn to the University Archives.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Michigan Agricultural College. Cosmopolitan Club.
- Michigan Agricultural College. Students. Societies, etc.
- Michigan State College. Cosmopolitan Club.
- Michigan State College. Students. Societies, etc.
Genre(s)
- Account books
- Minutes (Records)
Personal Name(s)
- Kuhn, Madison, 1910-1985
Subject(s)
- College students -- Michigan -- East Lansing
- College students -- Societies and clubs
- Students, Foreign -- Michigan -- East Lansing
Collection Inventory
| Box | Volume | |||
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Treasurer's Record Book December 10, 1926-June 14, 1935 |
2071H | 1 | ||
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Secretary's Record Book April 20, 1920-March 13, 1935 |
2071H | 2 | ||
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Photographs - MSU General Colleciton |
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| Folder | ||||
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Students. Organizations. Cosmopolitan Club |
Photo | |||