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The Topical Files series (1903-2017) (2 linear feet, 574.93 MBs) consists mostly of correspondence, as well as reports, clippings, and other materials. The series is organized into two subseries, 1903-2015 and 1924-2017, reflecting two different accessions of material from the board. A significant portion of materials in this series are about The Michigan Daily and the Michiganensian. The material within this series also reflects the role of the board in arranging and sanctioning printing and photographic contracts, acting as liaison between the students and the university administration (especially concerning controversial actions on the part of editors), and appointing staff positions.

There are three main sections within the 1903-2015 subseries: Correspondence (1931-1978) is the correspondence of the chairmen of the board, often pertaining to issues about the content and reporting of the student publications; Publications (1903-1980) contains materials related to the operation and content of specific student publications. The Financial Materials (1931-1983) file contains correspondence, reports, and transaction history.

The Student Publications Building Construction and Renovation Plans (1930-1980) are mostly blueprints and building plans for the initial construction, and subsequent renovations, of the Student Publications Building.

The Senior Staff Applications, 1952-1957 are arranged chronologically and consist of student applications for senior staff positions on the various University of Michigan student publications. Approximately five folders worth of applications have been reduced to one "sample" folder, to represent the variety of student applicants, including men and women of varying levels of experience. The applications are primarily for positions with the Gargoyle, the Generation, and The Michigan Daily.

Also of note are the surveys about the publications and their readership. Two were conducted about The Michigan Daily, in 1959 and 1972. The "Publication Questionnaires, 1954-1956" contains detailed answers to requests for information about the functioning of the Board.

The Topical Files sub-series (1924-2017) consists of correspondence, biographical information on Student Publications alumnus David Margolick, reports, clippings, and other materials. Of research interest are the Vietnam War and Watergate clippings, and the handicap barrier issue arising in 1980.

The Audiovisual Materials series (1990-2003) (0.3 linear feet, 3.58 GBs) consists of digitized as well as analog Michigan Daily alumni and staff interviews; The Michigan Daily Centennial Banquet; informational videos about the U-M educational experience, and life at The Michigan Daily.

The alumni interviews focus on the student and professional experiences of noteable Student Publications veterans including Rick Berke, Dan Biddle, Amy Harmon, Tom Hayden, Ann Marie Lipinski, Daniel Okrent, and Eugene Rpbinson.

The October 26, 2003 Alumni and Staff Interviews video was partially filmed at the 2003 Detroit Democratic Presidential Debate (Fox Theatre).