Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Lana Dart Papers
UA.17.263
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator - Donor
- Dart, Lana
- Title
- Lana Dart papers
- ID
- UA.17.263
- Date [inclusive]
- 1930-2006
- Extent
- 1.5 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."
Biographical Note
Lana Dart was born on June 29, 1937. She received her B.S. in Home Economics from Michigan State University in 1959. Later that year she became a county extension agent in home economics and 4-H for Calhoun County, Michigan. She left that job in 1961. In 1962 she became the Assistant Director in the office of the Dean of Students at Michigan State University. She continued to hold similar positions as the office changed its name throughout the years. She retired in 1992.
John H. Dart, Lana Dart’s father, graduated from Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) in June 1936. He went on to teach at a high school in Muskegon, Michigan. He later graduated from Howard Law School.
Scope and Contents note
The Lana Dart collection contains materials relating to student services and student activities at Michigan State University. There are materials about orientation and welcome week, as well as drafts of student handbooks. There are also reports from the assistant director of student activities and reports of the assistant director of the Women’s Division of Student Affairs. There is also the Report to the Committee to Reevaluate the Role and Function of Student Government from the Associated Students of MSU and materials about the student groups, Mortar Board and Alpha Lamda Delta. Also included in the collection are dedications and programs to statues and new buildings and newspaper clippings. The collection also contains an Education 415 syllabus and class work from Food and Nutrition 100 and 201. Also of note are two cartoon booklets illustrated by Phil Frank which show humorous situations at MSU. There are also materials related to Lana Dart’s father, John Dart. This includes traffic rules and regulations, student lecture course programs, and Senior Sing Class of 1930 song lyrics.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections September 2007
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
2015
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
Copyright: Michigan State University except where noted on materials. 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 College.
- Michigan State University. Class of 1930.
- Michigan State University. Welcome Week.
- Michigan State University.
Genre(s)
- Cartoons
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Course materials
- Letters (correspondence)
- Maps
- Minutes (Records)
- Programs (Publications)
- Reports
Personal Name(s)
- Dart, John H.
- Frank, Phil
Subject(s)
- College campuses -- Michigan -- East Lansing
- College student orientation
- College students
- College students -- Services for
- Nutrition -- Study and teaching
- Student activities
- Traffic regulations -- Michigan -- East Lansing
- Universities and colleges -- Michigan -- East Lansing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Women -- Education (Higher) -- Michigan -- East Lansing
Collection Inventory
| Box | Folder | |||
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The Adolescent Culture by David Gottleib 1961 |
2299 | 1 | ||
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Alpha Lamda Delta Correspondence 1953-1957 |
2299 | 2 | ||
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Black Activism Reappraised: Tactics and Strategies circa 1970 |
2299 | 3 | ||
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The College Student and Value Development by Louis Hekhuis 1961 |
2299 | 4 | ||
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Education 415 Syllabus: Leadership Training for College Students Undated |
2299 | 5 | ||
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Educational Development Program Report of Progress 1962 |
2299 | 6 | ||
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Food and Nutrition 100 Class Work 1956 |
2299 | 7 | ||
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Food and Nutrition 201 Class Work 1957 |
2299 | 8 | ||
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News clippings about President [Frank] Kedzie’s death |
2299 | 9 | ||
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Letter to Student Council from President Shaw 1941 |
2299 | 10 | ||
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Mortar Board |
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Calendars |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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1969-1970 |
2299 | 11 | ||
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1970-1971 |
2299 | 12 | ||
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1973-1974 |
2299 | 13 | ||
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1974-1975 |
2299 | 14 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Correspondence and timeline 1941-1992 |
2299 | 15 | ||
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Minutes 1960-1966 |
2299 | 16 | ||
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Traditions of MSC and MAC Mortar Board 1918-1948 |
2299 | 17 | ||
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Phil Frank |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Phil Frank: Strikes Again!, 1965 MSU cartoons |
2299 | 18 | ||
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Frankly M.S.U. by Phil Frank, 1969 MSU cartoons |
2299 | 19 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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A Proposal for Paid Black Resident Aides |
2299 | 20 | ||
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Report to the Committee to Reevaluate the Role and Function of Student Government, Associated Students of MSU May 27, 1968 |
2299 | 21 | ||
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Service Learning Center booklet 1990-1991 |
2299 | 22 | ||
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Short Course- Song and 40th Anniversary 1934, Undated |
2299 | 23 | ||
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Student Activities Division Undated |
2299 | 24 | ||
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Student Activities- Reports from the Assistant Director of Student Activities |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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1963-1979 |
2299 | 25 | ||
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1980-1985 |
2299 | 26 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Student Affairs and Services booklet Undated |
2299 | 27 | ||
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Student Handbook |
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Drafts |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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1966 |
2299 | 28 | ||
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1966-1968 |
2299 | 29 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Draft 1968-1969 |
2299 | 30 | ||
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Publications Committee Report- Student Handbook Circa 1966 |
2299 | 31 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Student Personnel Report “Structural Reorganization Potential for Student Personnel Services at MSU Undated |
2299 | 32 | ||
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Welcome Week/Orientation |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Evaluation information and New Student Newsletters 1969-1980 |
2299 | 33 | ||
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Evaluations- Master Copies 1973 |
2299 | 34 | ||
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Model of New Student Needs 1973-1974 |
2299 | 35 | ||
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Orientation Policy Committee 1960-1961, 1973, Undated |
2299 | 36 | ||
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Progress Reports 1974-1975 |
2299 | 37 | ||
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Purpose and Recommendations for Programs 1972-1974 |
2299 | 38 | ||
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A Study of Welcome Week 1972 |
2299 | 39 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Who Am I? Who Cares” The Challenge of Culturally Alienated Youth by David Gottlieb Undated |
2299 | 40 | ||
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Women’s Division of Student Affairs- Reports of the Assistant Director 1957, 1959-1963, Undated |
2299 | 41 | ||
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John H. Dart materials |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Senior Sing- Class of 1930 lyrics 1930 |
2299 | 42 | ||
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State News- MSC Granted Class “A” Rating 1931 |
2299 | 43 | ||
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Student Lecture Course programs 1934, 1935 |
2299 | 44 | ||
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Traffic Rules and Regulations 1931-1932 |
2299 | 45 | ||
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Dedications and Programs |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Biomedical and Physical Sciences Facility Dedication Materials April 12, 2002 |
5396 | 1 | ||
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The Campaign for MSU Sesquicentennial Gala Program Materials October 21, 2005 |
5396 | 2 | ||
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Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete Academic Center Dedication Program September 12, 1998 |
5396 | 3 | ||
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Claudine Burkhart Jackson/Coralene Jackson Blos Historic Costume Collection Endowment Fund Reception Matierals June 9, 1999 |
5396 | 4 | ||
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College of Human Ecology Centennial Banquet Materials October 25, 1996 |
5396 | 5 | ||
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Detroit College of Law at MSU Dedication Materials April 21, 1998 |
5396 | 6 | ||
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John Hannah Statue Dedication Materials 2004 |
5396 | 7 | ||
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Office of Public Relations Media Program Packet for Presidential Debate 1992 |
5396 | 8 | ||
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President's Basketball Reception Program January 21, 2006 |
5396 | 9 | ||
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President's Brunch Program Materials November 6, 1999 |
5396 | 10 | ||
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Rededication of the Beaumont Tower Bells May 3, 1996 |
5396 | 25 | ||
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SOAR Telescope Dedication Materials April 17, 2004 |
5396 | 11 | ||
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Sparty Statue Dedication Materials October 8, 2005 |
5396 | 12 | ||
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"We Say So Long But Not Good Bye" to President Hannah January 21, 1953 |
5396 | 13 | ||
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WKAR Radio's Gala Anniversary Celebration Materials 1998 |
5396 | 14 | ||
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Grand Opening to the Michigan Historical Museum and the State Archives of Michigan Program March/April 1989 |
5396 | 22 | ||
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Oldsmobile's 100 Year Celebration Program August 20-23, 1997 |
5396 | 23 | ||
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Rededication Day for the Michigan State Capitol Materials November 19, 1992 |
5396 | 24 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Campus Map September 1950 |
5396 | 15 | ||
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'59 Club Members Announced Article Circa 1959 |
5396 | 16 | ||
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Walter Adams Articles 1998 |
5396 | 17 | ||
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Newspaper Articles |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Michigan State Capitol Restoration Newspaper Articles 1992 |
5396 | 26 | ||
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Paul Schiff Case/Committee for Student Rights (CSR) Newspaper Articles 1965 |
5396 | 27 | ||
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Presidential Debate 1992 Newspaper Article 1992 |
5396 | 28 | ||
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Rose Bowl Bound Newspaper Articles 1965 |
5396 | 29 | ||
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University Convocation Program and Newspaper Article 1995 |
5396 | 30 | ||
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Correspondence 1955 |
5396 | 18 | ||
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Thank you letter about MSU Safe Place 1995 |
5396 | 19 | ||
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"Come Support Your MSU Women's Basketball Team!" Poster 2004 |
5396 | 20 | ||
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Spartan Spirit Goes Deep Dirt Sample from the Alfred Berkowitz Basketbal Complex Circa 2001 |
5396 | 21 | ||