Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Arthur F. Brandstatter Papers
UA.17.217
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator - Donor
- Brandstatter, Arthur F.
- Title
- Arthur F. Brandstatter papers
- ID
- UA.17.217
- Date [inclusive]
- 1946-1984
- Extent
- 2.33 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
Arthur F. Brandstatter was born on December 27, 1914 in McKees Rock, Pennsylvania. He attended Michigan State College (now Michigan State University), receiving a B.S. in 1938 and a M.A. in 1951. While an undergraduate, Brandstatter was a standout performer on the Michigan State football team between the years 1934-1936. In 1961, he was one of 25 men to receive the Sports Illustrated All-American Silver Anniversary Award, which honored prominent football performers who achieved noteworthy success in their chosen fields in the 25 years following competition.
Between degrees, Brandstatter served on the Detroit Police Department from 1938-1941 and served in the army with a rank of major from 1941 until 1946 when he was honorably discharged. He later became a member of the army reserves and eventually retired at the rank of brigadier general in 1969. He served as chief of the East Lansing [Michigan] police force in 1946.
In 1946, Brandstatter joined the MSC faculty as an associate professor and head of the Department of Police Administration. In 1947, Brandstatter was named director of Public Safety, a position he held until 1960. He visited Germany in 1950 as a consultant to the public safety division of the High Commissioner’s Office for Germany. He also served as a consultant for both the Governmental Affairs Institute in Washington, D.C., in 1952, and for the Treasury Department in 1954. Brandstatter was one of the MSU faculty members to go to Indochina in the fall of 1954 to help the South Vietnam government solve non-military administrative problems. Brandstatter left MSU in 1976 to head the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Florida.
Brandstatter was a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, Society for the Advancement of Criminology, Alpha Phi Sigma, and the Police and Sheriff’s Association of North America.
Brandstatter married Mary Elizabeth Walsh of Bay City, Michigan, and had five children: John; Michael; Robert; Arthur, Jr.; and James.
Scope and Contents note
The Arthur F. Brandstatter papers contain materials relating to Brandstatter’s career in Criminal Justice.
The first series, Surveys and Reports, spans the years 1967-1982, and contains numerous reports and studies he conducted on police programs, procedures, and departments. This series is arranged alphabetically by title.
The second series, Notebooks, 1948-1977, consists of writings of Brandstatter. These have been removed from their hardbound volumes and arranged in the same order in which they were originally. Book 8 is missing from the collection, but the majority of the materials that should have been there are located in Book 21.
The third series, Education, 1966-1984, undated, contains histories of the criminal justice program at Michigan State University, evaluations of police administration programs in other universities, speeches, and teaching materials. This series is arranged alphabetically by subject.
The final series, Police-Related, 1969, 1975, undated, contains reports and publications related to police programs and standards, but not directly related to Brandstatter’s work. This series is arranged alphabetically by title.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections March 2004
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)
- Michigan State University. Class of 1938.
Genre(s)
- Course materials
- Notebooks
- Publications
- Reports
- Speeches
Subject(s)
- Criminal justice, Administration of -- Study and teaching
- Public safety
Collection Inventory
| Box | Folder | |||
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An Administrative Survey of the Aurora, Illinois Police Department |
1849 | 1-3 | ||
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A Comprehensive In-Service Program to Establish Uniform Levels of Training for the Highland Park Police Department 1971 |
1849 | 4 | ||
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Consolidation of Police Services in Erie County, NY July 12, 1968 |
1849 | 5 | ||
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Crime-Related Programs in Higher Educational Institutions in California 1969-1970 |
1849 | 6 | ||
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Evaluation of Aid Public Safety Program in Colombia June 1969 |
1849 | 7 | ||
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Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Summary of Operations and Accomplishments 1975-1982 |
1849 | 8 | ||
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A General Assessment of the Administrative, Operational, and Community Service Characteristics of the Jackson Police Department, Jackson, MI |
1849 | 9 | ||
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Jail Evaluation: A Standards Report |
1849 | 10 | ||
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A Management Study of the Montcalm County Sheriff's Department September 1973 |
1849 | 11-13 | ||
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A Management Study of the Ontonagon County Sheriff's Department August 1974 |
1849 | 14 | ||
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Police Compensation October 1967 |
1849 | 15 | ||
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A Police Management Study of the Kane County, IL, Sheriff's Office |
1849 | 16-17 | ||
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Police Services in Norton Township |
1849 | 18 | ||
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A Report to the Architectural Planning Team of the Kane County,IL, Jail Facility June 1971 |
1849 | 19 | ||
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Report of Observations and Recommendations Relating to the Police and Watchman Department, Ohio State University, Columbus June 1970 |
1849 | 20 | ||
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Staff Report June 1974 |
1849 | 21 | ||
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A Study of Act 78 / A Study of Selection, Recruitment, and Promotional Procedures / A Proposed Police Cadet Program for Highland Park, MI April 1971 |
1849 | 22-23 | ||
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Study of Facilities Requirements, Kalamazoo County, MI |
1849 | 24 | ||
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Survey and Analysis, Saginaw Township Police Department April-May 1971 |
1849 | 25 | ||
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"Improved Police Effectiveness by Education, Improved Promotional Methods and Performance Evaluation" by Arthur Brandstatter September 15, 1953 |
1850 | 21 | ||
Notebooks 1948-1977 |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Table of Contents, Book 1: Speeches 1953-1970 |
1850 | 1 | ||
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Book 2: Speeches 1953-1977 |
1850 | 2 | ||
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Book 3: Professionalization 1946-1972 |
1850 | 3 | ||
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Book 4: Administration and Organization 1953-1974 |
1850 | 4 | ||
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Book 5: Administration and Organization / Education and Training 1948-1967 |
1850 | 5 | ||
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Book 6: Education and Training 1948-1967 |
1850 | 6 | ||
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Book 7: Education and Training 1949-1976 |
1850 | 7 | ||
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Book 9: Speeches and Notes 1971-1976 |
1850 | 8 | ||
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Book 10: Speeches - Miscellaneous 1951-1971 |
1850 | 9 | ||
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Book 11: Speeches - Miscellaneous 1949-1974 |
1850 | 10 | ||
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Book 12: Speeches - Miscellaneous 1946-1972 |
1850 | 11 | ||
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Book 13: Publications 1958-1975 |
1850 | 12 | ||
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Book 14: Publications 1952-1967 |
1850 | 13 | ||
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Book 15: Speeches 1961, 1977 |
1850 | 14 | ||
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Book 16: Miscellaneous 1956-1975 |
1850 | 15 | ||
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Book 17: Speeches and Notes - Extra Copies |
1850 | 16 | ||
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Book 18: Speeches and Notes - Extra Copies |
1850 | 17 | ||
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Book 19: Speeches and Notes - Extra Copies |
1850 | 18 | ||
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Book 21: Speeches and Notes - Extra Copies |
1850 | 19 | ||
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Unnumbered Notebook |
1850 | 20 | ||
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Education 1966-1984, Undated |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Accreditation Criteria for Criminal Justice Programs 1964, 1974 |
1851h | 1 | ||
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City University of New York – John Jay College of Criminal Justice Evaluation 1974-1975 |
1851h | 2 | ||
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Lewis University 1972-1975 |
1851h | 3-4 | ||
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Lewis University Evaluation 1975 |
1851h | 5 | ||
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Michigan State University 1984, Undated |
1851h | 6 | ||
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Miscellaneous Writings 1953-1974 |
1851h | 7 | ||
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Speeches 1975, 1982, Undated |
1851h | 8 | ||
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Speeches – List 1966, 1976 |
1851h | 9 | ||
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Teaching Materials 1976, Undated |
1851h | 10 | ||
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University of Louisville Evaluation 1975-1976 |
1851h | 11 | ||
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Youngstown State University Evaluation 1968 |
1851h | 12 | ||
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Police-Related 1969, 1975, Undated |
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City of Detroit vs. Detroit Police Officers Association 1975, Undated |
1851h | 13-14 | ||
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Department of Justice, Summary of Police Task Force Standards and Goals Report Undated |
1851h | 15 | ||
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The Lancashire Police Amalgamation Circa 1969 |
1851h | 16 | ||
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