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Myron E. Wegman Papers, 1939-2004 (majority within 1960-1988)

11 linear feet

Myron Ezra Wegman, 1908-2004, was a leader in public health and clinical pediatrics for seven decades. The collection consists of personal and professional papers covering his career in medicine and public health and includes correspondence, reports, speeches, travel diaries, course material, reprints, and minutes and notes on organizations to which he belonged.

The Myron Ezra Wegman collection is divided into seven series: Biographical and Early Materials, 1939-2004, University of Michigan, 1960-1988, Comprehensive Health Planning Organizations, 1968-1979, Associations, Committees, and Projects, 1949-1990, Post-Retirement Period, 1974-1993, Reprints, 1930-1989, and Topical Files.

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Nabeel Abraham papers, 1962-2013

27.8 linear feet (in 28 boxes) — 217.8 MB (online)

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Nabeel Abraham was a professor of anthropology and director of the Honors Program at Henry Ford Community College and an Arab American activist. Nabeel Abraham papers primarily document his focus on Arab American and Middle East issues.

The Nabeel Abraham papers primarily document Abraham's interest in and research on Arab American and Middle East issues. Also present are records of his time as a student at Wayne State University and the University of Michigan and his career at HFCC.

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Nam Center for Korean Studies (University of Michigan) records, 1989-2015

0.4 linear feet

Established in 1995 as the Korean Studies Program, it was upgraded to the Center for Korean Studies in 2007, and renamed the Nam Center for Korean Studies in 2010. The mission of the Center is to promote research and study on Korea. It works to strengthen the study of the Korean language, promote graduate training, and sponsors events to showcase Korean culture. The records group focuses on the events and programming and contains some information on the background of the program.

The Nam Center for Korean Studies Program records date from 1995 to the present. The information is sparse, with the main focus being events sponsored by the program. Some information regarding the history of the program is also included.

The record group is divided into two series: Administration and Background and Events.

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NAMI Michigan records, 1977-2015 (majority within 1980s-1990s)

5 linear feet — 311.7 KB

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The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill is a grassroots support and advocacy group for the mentally ill and their families. This record group focuses on the NAMI Michigan and NAMI Lansing chapters of the national organization. Records in this collection include annual reports, bylaws, meeting minutes and agendas, correspondence, event materials, educational and advocacy program materials, brochures, newspapers, newsletters, resource guides, and various other printed materials.

The records of NAMI Michigan and NAMI Lansing document the dedicated efforts of the two groups in providing support, education, advocacy, and research for the mentally ill and their families. The primary focus of their work has evolved into building a community for all those affected by mental illness. Materials include reports, board meeting minutes, correspondence, information about events and publications.

The series in the record group are: Administrative Files, Correspondence, Events, Programs, Publications, and Miscellaneous.

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Nancy Bylan Bratman papers, 1947-1956

0.4 linear feet — 2 volumes (in Box 2)

A Detroit, Mich. native and a University of Michigan graduate (Class of 1951). As a student, Bratman worked as a reporter and associate editor for the Michigan Daily student newspaper. After graduation, Bratman worked as an editor for various trade publications, including serving as a guest editor at Mademoiselle magazine. Collection includes two scrapbooks and a small collection of papers highlighting social activities and student life on campus, clippings of Michigan Daily articles authored by Bratman, graduation literature, and correspondence.

The collection includes two scrapbooks, one containing newspaper clippings from March of 1949 to November of 1950 (most if not all appear to be Michigan Daily articles authored by Bratman), and a second comprising of graduation literature, correspondence, materials highlighting social activities and her work at Mademoiselle, and several photographs. Also included in the collection papers written for different classes, postcards, and an August 1951 edition of Mademoiselle magazine.

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Nancy Gendell papers, 1965

1 linear foot

Ann Arbor, Michigan activist, author, member of the Women Strike for Peace and Ann Arbor Women for Peace. Reports of the Inter-University Committee for a Public Hearing on Viet Nam meetings and audio tapes of conference speakers.

Reports of the Inter-University Committee for a Public Hearing on Viet Nam meetings and audio tapes of conference speakers.

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Nankin Mills Materials

The Nankin Mills Materials series includes Ellsworth's personal notebook containing various types of information relating to the Nankin Mills Nature Center, including research notes, addresses of individuals, and various jottings. There are also newspaper clippings and other background information about the Mills, including copies of deeds to the property. Perhaps of greatest value are the photographs consisting of numerous images of the second mill, when it was a grist mill and when it was a manufacturer of parts for the Ford automobile, photos of nearby establishments in Pike's Peak, Michigan, as well as copy prints of views of Pike's Peak, Colorado in the 1880s.