Sesquicentennial Office (University of Michigan) records, 1959-1967

Summary

Creator:

University of Michigan. Sesquicentennial Office.

Abstract:

Central committee and subcommittee minutes; files relating to major ceremonies, the sesquicentennial award, and the participation of the different University schools and units in the celebration; invitations; topical files; photographs; and audio-tapes of the major ceremonies.

Extent:

13 linear feet (in 14 boxes)

Language:

English

Call Number:

87298 Bimu E17 1967 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Thomas Powers, 1984

Background

Scope and Content:

The records of the Sesquicentennial Committee include administrative files (mainly correspondence and minutes) documenting the activities of the committee as a whole and subcommittees related to each of the major ceremonies of the sesquicentennial celebration; audiotapes of major ceremonies; and photographs.

Biographical / Historical:

Office established to administer and coordinate celebratory events during the University of Michigan's sesquicentennial anniversary year.

Acquisition Information:

The manuscript records (Donor No. 4564 ) were deposited by various University units, 1968-1970. The photographs were deposited by the University of Michigan Press (Donor No. 2546 ), 1975.

Accruals:

No further additions to the records are expected.

Physical Location:

Portions located in offsite storage; prior notification required for access.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Names:

University of Michigan -- Anniversaries, etc.
University of Michigan. Sesquicentennial Celebration.
University of Michigan. Sesquicentennial Office.