Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
J. Robert Brunner Papers
UA.17.214
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator - Donor
- Brunner, Jay Robert
- Title
- J. Robert Brunner papers
- ID
- UA.17.214
- Date [inclusive]
- 1927-1996
- Extent
- 0.75 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
J. Robert Brunner was born September 17, 1918 in Royersford, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Royersford High School in 1936 and then attended Pennsylvania State University (B.S. 1940). From there he went on to the University of California, Davis (M.S. 1942) and Michigan State College (Ph.D. 1952). Between his education in California and at MSC, he served on active duty with the U.S. Navy (1942–1946). He continued as a member of the Naval Reserve, retiring with the rank of Commander in 1969. Brunner worked at MSC (now Michigan State University) from 1946 to 1987, retiring as Professor Emeritus from the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. He belonged to numerous professional organizations such as the American Chemical Society, American Dairy Science Association (ADSA), The Institute of Food Technologies, and Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was awarded the Borden Award by the American Chemical Society for distinguished research in the chemistry of milk. The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences of Pennsylvania State University also honored him with the Distinguished Alumnus Award for 2002. He died February 27, 2008. The J. Robert Brunner Fund for Food Science and Human Nutrition Research was established to support scholarly presentations and scholarships.
Scope and Contents note
The J. Robert Brunner papers consist primarily of materials relating to his position at Michigan State University as Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition. The papers include files on campus buildings, the ADSA Planning Committee (1954-1958), biographical information (on fellow professors Clifford Duncan and Georg Bergstrom), publications, photographs (Anthony Hall construction, people, and dairy equipment), correspondence, and records from the Michigan State College Commemorative Stamp Committee.
Arrangement
Folders are arranged by subject.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections January 2009
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.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- American Dairy Science Association.
- Michigan State University. Centennial celebrations, etc.
- Michigan State University. Department of Dairy Science.
Genre(s)
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Letters (correspondence)
- Photographs
- Publications
Personal Name(s)
- Borgstrom, Georg, 1912-
- Duncan, Clifford Woodard, 1895-
- Trout, G. Malcolm, (George Malcolm), 1896-
Subject(s)
- Dairy scientists
Collection Inventory
Papers |
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American Dairy Science Association 1954-1958 |
2384 | 1 | ||
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Animal Industries Building (Anthony Hall) |
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Planning and Proposals 1948 – 1954, Undated |
2384 | 2 | ||
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Groundbreaking and Construction 1954 – 1955, Undated |
2384 | 3 | ||
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Clippings 1954-1956 |
2384 | 4 | ||
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Justification Papers Undated |
2384 | 5 | ||
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Centennial Stamp Committee 1955 |
2384 | 6 | ||
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Clifford Duncan |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Awards 1955 |
2384 | 7 | ||
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Clippings 1940 – 1969, Undated |
2384 | 8 | ||
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Correspondence 1948-1955 |
2384 | 9 | ||
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Miscellaneous Undated |
2384 | 10 | ||
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Publications 1927, 1944, Undated |
2384 | 11 | ||
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Clippings 1979 |
2384 | 12 | ||
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Correspondence, Miscellaneous 1953-1956 |
2384 | 13 | ||
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Dairy Building (Proposed) |
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1940 – 1956, 1996, Undated |
2384 | 14 | ||
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Blueprints November 1955 |
2384 | 15 | ||
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Dairy Laboratory Incubator Blueprint September 1955 |
2384 | 16 | ||
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Dairy Manufacturer’s Alumni Lists 1906-1960 |
2384 | 17 | ||
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Dairy Manufacturers Award 1953 |
2384 | 18 | ||
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Dairy Manufacturer’s Short Course Brochure Undated |
2384 | 19 | ||
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Dairy Plant and Laboratory 1954, Undated |
2384 | 20 | ||
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Georg Borgstrom 1965 – 1972, Undated |
2384 | 21 | ||
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"Interesting People – George Malcolm Trout” by P. H. Tracy Undated |
2384 | 22 | ||
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“The Teacher in the Land – Grant College Picture” by A. A. Potter October 1953 |
2384 | 23 | ||
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“What the Agricultural Alumni Think … A Study of Career Selection and Training in the Field of Agriculture” 1954 |
2384 | 24 | ||
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Photographs |
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Animal Industries Building |
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Construction |
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November – December 1954 |
2384 | 25 | ||
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January – February 1955 |
2384 | 26 | ||
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March 1955 |
2384 | 27 | ||
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April – June 1955 |
2384 | 28 | ||
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July 1955 |
2384 | 29 | ||
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January 1956, Undated |
2384 | 30 | ||
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Floor Plans 1954 |
2384 | 34 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Clifford Duncan 1946-1955 |
2384 | 32 | ||
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Dairy Cows Undated |
2384 | 33 | ||
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Dairy Manufacturing 1947, 1953, 1957, Undated |
2384 | 34 | ||
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Milk Production – Students 1957 |
2384 | 35 | ||
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Miscellaneous Undated |
2384 | 36 | ||
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People |
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1946 |
2384 | 37 | ||
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1947 |
2384 | 38 | ||
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1953 – 1957, Undated |
2384 | 39 | ||
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Undated |
2384 | 40 | ||
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Negatives |
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Negatives Undated |
2384 | 41 | ||
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