Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Jenison Field House Construction Photo Album
UA.26.2
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Title
- Jenison Field House Construction Photo Album
- ID
- UA.26.2
- Date
- 1940
- Extent
- 0.4 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".
Historical Note
Constructed in 1940 and funded by the estate of Frederick Cowles Jenison and the Public Works of Art Project, Jenison Field House became the venue for the Michigan State basketball program until moving to the Breslin Student Events Center in 1989. Originally, Jenison had 10,004 seats, which has been reduced to 6,000 seats today. The three story art deco building currently is the venue for MSU’s women’s volleyball, gymnastics, wrestling, indoor and outdoor track.
Scope and Content
The Jenison Field House Construction photograph album consists of images taken during the construction of Jenison Field House. There also photographs taken after the building was created of a basketball team practicing, swimming pool, and other areas inside the building.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections April 2010
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. Libraries. Special Collections Division.
Collection Inventory
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Jenison Gymnasium and Field House Construction photograph album 1940 |
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