Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Carolyn E. DiBiaggio Papers
UA.2.1.17.1
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- DiBiaggio, Carolyn E.
- Title
- Carolyn E. DiBiaggio papers
- ID
- UA.2.1.17.1
- Date [inclusive]
- 1985-1987
- Extent
- 0.25 Cubic feet , 5 folders
- 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
Carolyn Enright DiBiaggio was the wife of John DiBiaggio, Michigan State University’s 17th president, until their divorce in October 1987. John DiBiaggio became president of the university in 1985 after six years at the University of Connecticut. Carolyn was involved in the Cowles House Society whose goal was to preserve historic buildings on campus. One of its first major projects was raising around $275,000 for the renovation of Cowles House. The renovation took place between 1985 and 1987 and returned the 130-year-old house back to its 19th century décor. Cowles House was named by Frederick Cowles Jenison whose estate funded renovations in 1949. He named the house for his mother Alice B. Cowles whose father, Albert E. Cowles, was a student in 1857.
Scope and Contents note
The Carolyn E. DiBiaggio papers consist of reports about her activities to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees as well as photocopies of speeches and news clippings. The news clippings are arranged by subject with the majority of the materials about the Cowles House Society and its efforts to renovate the Cowles House, the President’s residence. The original documents can be found in Cowles House.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections November 2005
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. Cowles House Society.
Genre(s)
- Annual reports
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Speeches, addresses, etc.
Personal Name(s)
- Zimmerman, Susan
Subject(s)
- College buildings -- Michigan -- East Lansing
Collection Inventory
| Drawer | Folder | |||
|
Annual Reports to the Board of Trustees 1986-1987 |
FD | 1 | ||
|
Cowles House Society 1985-1987 |
FD | 2 | ||
|
Newsclippings 1985-1987 |
FD | 3 | ||
|
Social Activities 1985-1987 |
FD | 4 | ||
|
Women’s Issues 1986-1987 |
FD | 5 | ||