Recently Accessioned Manuscript and Archival Collections

Recently Accessioned Manuscript and Archival Collections of the
Bentley Historical Library

All recently accessioned collections now open for research are listed here, with the exception of University of Michigan record groups.

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January 2012

Billings, Alan G.

Alan G. Billings set renderings, 1967-1990.
0.3 linear feet, 1 bundle, and 2 framed drawings.
Professor in the University of Michigan School of Music; teacher of scenic design.
Set renderings painted by Billings of various set and costume designs used in University of Michigan stage productions.
Finding aid in the library.

Dinkel family.

Dinkel family papers, 1890s-1940s.
0.2 linear feet.
The family of John C. Dinkel of Pinckney, Mich..
Family papers and miscellanea.

Finney, Ross Lee, 1906-1997.

Ross Lee Finney papers, ca. 1960-1980s.
0.4 linear feet.
Professor of music and composer-in-residence in the University of Michigan School of Music, retired 1974.
Correspondence with Finney's students, and 4 audio cassettes of Finney's reminiscences of each of his students. The correspondence includes more than 80 students, with Leslie Bassett, Gerald Humel, Donald Harris, Henry Onderdonk, and Roger Reynolds having the most extensive representation.

Gordon, Robert.

"So I come to America" collection, 1980-2009.
0.2 linear feet.
Robert Gordon is library director and professor of education at Siena Heights University. Between 1980 and 1983 he interviewed and photographed 50 Detroit area immigrants who came to the United States prior to the outbreak of World War I in August 1914. The interviews and photos were presented as an exhibition entitled "So I Come to America."
Portraits of the interviewees printed together with excerpts from their interviews. The collection also contains Microsoft Word (doc and docx) files of the portraits and excerpts, on a DVD-R.

Michigan Alliance of Cooperatives.

Michigan Alliance of Cooperatives videocassettes, 1986-1989 and undated.
7 linear feet.
The Michigan Alliance of Cooperatives, which was established in 1980, is an association of Michigan food co-ops, farm co-ops, electric co-ops, housing co-ops, credit unions, buying clubs, and other types of co-ops. The function of the Alliance is to support new co-op groups starting up and to meet and consult with these and other co-ops to discuss their common problems.
Videotape recordings of organization programs, oral history, interviews, and panel discussions on topics of concern to cooperatives. Most of the tapes are professional broadcast U-matic videocassettes and master broadcast U-matic videocassettes with a few VHS cassettes. Cooperative leaders represented on the tapes include Fred Thornthwaite, Cecil Robert Crews, Luther Buchele, Jack McClanahan, and Joseph L. Hansknecht among others.
Finding aid in the library.

Nolte, Glenina H.

Glenina H. Nolte papers, 1976-1995.
1 folder.
Clinical social worker at the Hawthorn Center, a children's mental health facility in Northville, Michigan, administered by the Michigan Department of Community Health.
Reports, letters, conference papers, and her employee job description; papers relate to the issue of community placement of children and to administrative concerns within the Hawthorn Center.

Nomads Inc.

Nomads records, 1965-2011.
22 linear feet (in 40 boxes) and 12 oversize binders.
Detroit, Michigan, based travel group which toured destinations throughout the world.
Records include tour files arranged by destination. These files consist of description of the proposed tour, itineraries of events, and list of tour members. The collection also has organization newsletter, "Nomad Notes" and "The Nomad"; and photographs from the social activities of the group.
Finding aid in the library.

Kiehn, Clifford L.

Clifford Kiehn album, 1942-1946, 1992.
1 volume.
A plastic surgeon, Kiehn served with the 298th General Hospital Unit during World War II. Kiehn earned degrees in dentistry (1930) and medicine (1941) from the University of Michigan.
Album showing cases treated by the 298th General Hospital featuring reconstructive plastic surgery techniques for gun shot wounds and burns, also shows Gillies tube pedicle technique developed by Harold Gillies.

Nyikos, Michael Stephen.

Michael Nyikos sound recordings, 1970
7 audio cassette tapes.
Author of dissertation "A History of the Relationship Between Athletic Administration and Faculty Governance at the University of Michigan, 1945-1968."
Audio recordings of interviews with Michigan Athletic Director Fritz Crisler, Norma Bentley (Crisler's secretary) and Marcus Plant member of the university's Board in Control of Intercollegiate Athletics and faculty representative to the Big Ten Conference.

Pinkus, Hermann.

Hermann and Hilde Pinkus papers, 1930-1980.
4 linear feet (in 5 boxes).
Hermann Pinkus and Hilde Hensel Pinkus were German immigrants who worked as dermatologists and allergists in the greater Detroit area.
The collection includes material related to the Pinkus's participation in professional societies, research files and publications, and records of the Detroit Dermatological Society.
The collection is open for research except for client related files in box 4 and 5, which are closed until 2046.
Finding aid in the library.

Plaza Land Corporation.

Plaza Land Corporation records, 1955-1962.
2 linear feet.
The Plaza Land Corporation was established in 1955 among a group of Detroit civic and business leaders for the purpose of acquiring property adjacent to the soon-to-be constructed "Convention Hall and Exhibits Building" (ultimately named for Detroit mayor at the time Albert E. Cobo) and acquiring the financing necessary for a new hotel to be built there.
These records of the Plaza Land Corporation were accumulated and maintained by Edward R. Grace, secretary and member of the corporation's board of directors. The records, including minutes, memoranda, and correspondence, trace the development of what would become the Hotel Pontchartrain in Detroit. Within the records are files for the Corporation's various officers and directors, investors, and those otherwise closely associated with the project, including Detroit mayor Albert E. Cobo, Conrad Hilton, Fred C. Matthaei, H. Lynn Pierson, Douglas Roby, and Oscar Webber among others.
Finding aid in the library.

Roth, Ann, collector.

Ann Roth collection, 1920s-1930s.
1 folder.
Group photos of Phil Diamond and his Ann Arbor band "The Six of Diamonds."

Skelley, Stephen.

Stephen Skelley diaries, 1981-2008.
2 linear feet.
Music director at WUOM radio station, Ann Arbor, Mich.
The collection is closed.

TerHorst, Jerald F.

Jerald F. terHorst papers, 1972-2001.
1.5 linear feet.
Political reporter for the Detroit News, became Washington Bureau Chief in 1961. In August 1974, he was appointed White House Press Secretary by President Gerald R. Ford. He resigned after one month in protest following the pardon of President Richard Nixon.
The collection includes materials relating to the book he co-authored about Air Force One; also copies of congratulatory letters received following his appointment as White House Press Secretary; and audio-tapes and videotapes of various interviews and lectures.
Finding aid in the library.

Walker, Linda, collector.

Linda Walker collection, 1882-1947.
0.4 linear feet.
Collected materials including autograph books of Anna Lamoreaux, a schoolgirl in Fennville, Mich., 1882, and William J. Walker of Detroit, 1888; essays of Claude L. Evans of Battle Creek, ca. 1910, among them Odd Fellows lectures; correspondence, 1898-1920, of Luther C. Gillette of Ann Arbor, agent for John H. Sparks Shows circus; service letters and other business forms, 1940, from Washtenaw Willys Sales of Ann Arbor; correspondence and other papers, 1939-1947, of Joyce Wiltsee Mason, 1945 graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School; and photographs.

Wayne County (Mich.). Superintendents of the Poor.

Wayne County (Mich.), Superintendents of the Poor records, 1894-1916 (scattered).
0.1 linear feet.
Scattered letters and reports relating to the operation of the facility for the poor at Eloise, Wayne County, Michigan.

December 2011

Bielesheimer, P. R.

P. R. Bielesheimer motion picture collection, 1947 and undated.
2 film reels (ca. 4 min. and ca. 2 min.) :
Wexford County, Mich., agricultural extension agent.
Films of agricultural extension activities, one of tree planting by Buckley, Mich., FFA boys, the other unidentified.

Bilik, Jerry H.

Jerry Bilik papers, ca. 1961.
1 folder.
Musical arranger for the University of Michigan Band.
Original musical arrangements of college marches for the album "Touchdown, U.S.A The 'Big Ten' and other great college marches of the gridiron." The album was recorded by the University of Michigan Band conducted by William D. Revelli.

Butterfield, John L.

John L. Butterfield business ledger, 1841-1844.
1 volume.
Butterfield owned a flour mill in Brooklyn, Jackson County, Michigan.
Ledger documenting business transactions.

Daugherty, Michael, 1954-

Michael Daugherty papers, 1973-2011.
24 linear feet (in 38 boxes).
Michael Daugherty is an internationally renowned composer and Professor of Composition at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Daugherty graduated from North Texas State University, the Manhattan School of Music, and Yale University. He has composed numerous symphonies, chamber ensembles, concerti, and other works. Daugherty has also received the Kennedy Center's Feldheim Award, a Fulbright Fellowship, and numerous other awards and grants.
Papers include compositions and original scores for most of Daugherty's early compositions as well as many of his later works, including the Metropolis Symphony, Desi, and Motor City Triptych. Other materials documenting Daugherty's musical career include correspondence, reviews, previews, programs, brochures, and notes. The collection also includes notes, exams, papers, grant and fellowship applications, and a scrapbook/album that document Daugherty's education and academic career.
Finding aid available online.

Daughters of the American Revolution. Sophie de Marsac Campau Chapter (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

Daughters of the American Revolution, Sophie de Marsac Campau Chapter records, ca. 1914-ca. 2007.
0.5 linear feet.
The chapter was organized May 18, 1896.
The records include subject files relating to the activities and interests of the chapter on issues of history, patriotism, and community involvement. One file consists of statements and other materials distributed by the national office relating to the dispute over the intended concert by Marian Anderson at Constitution Hall.

Fors, Sarah Drake, collector.

Sarah Drake Smith Fors collection, 1871-2000 (scattered).
0.2 linear feet and 1 oversize volume.
Collector of materials relating to family members, including Detroit attorney John Henry McDonald, to his daughter Elizabeth Anne McDonald Smith, and to his son-in-law Clark Drake Smith, University of Michigan student, artist and photographer.
University of Michigan student diary (with typescript) of James Henry McDonald, 1871, in which he comments on his studies, professors, and daily activities; also a scrapbook of Clark Drake Smith begun while a student at the University of Michigan, ca. 1913-1915, including original drawings, editorial cartoons and some later material reflecting his work as a photographer; and family photographs, genealogical material, and miscellaneous.
Additional Clark Smith photographs have been deposited with the University of Michigan Special Collections Library.

Fuller, R. Buckminster (Richard Buckminster), 1895-1983.

R. Buckminster Fuller sound recordings, 1959 May 10.
4 sound tape reels and 2 CD-R discs.
Presentation sponsored by Flint Junior College Spring Festival Committee.
Reel-to-reel sound recordings and CD-R use copies of R. Buckminster Fuller presentation "Art and Science of Design" given at F.A. Bower Theater in Flint, Michigan on May 10, 1959.

General Motors Corporation.

Our share holders invest in tomorrow, ca. 1955.
1 film reel (ca. 20 min.):
In late 1953 GM makes an agreement with 330 banking firms to help make an investment in GM. This is an inside look at how stock was offered to GM's stockholders in January of 1954. By March 7, 1954 $325+ million in stock had been issued -- the greatest financial stock sale in history. By the end of 1954 approximately $1.5 billion had been invested. Concludes with President (?) of GM relaying how GM's expansion program will benefit company.

Iglehart, Robert Leslie, 1912-

Robert Iglehart papers, 1946-1979.
0.2 linear feet.
Professor of art and chairman of the University of Michigan Art Department, 1955-1970.
Correspondence, clippings and photographs relating to Iglehart's career. Includes congratulatory letters relating to winning the National Gallery of Art Medal in 1966 for distinguished service to education in art, also photographs of Lady Bird Johnson presenting the medal to Iglehart.

JJR Inc.

JJR Inc. photographic slides, 1960s-1990s.
35 linear feet.
Ann Arbor, Mich. based national landscape architectural firm noted for urban design, campus planning, environmental analyses, community development, and historic preservation.
Photographic slide collection documenting Michigan projects only. Included are project slides, site plans, conceptual drawings, etc. Many of the projects relate to projects at colleges and universities, especially the University of Michigan. There are projects from throughout the state, but especially from Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, and Saginaw.
Finding aid available online.

Michigan. Dept. of State Highways.

Michigan Dept. of State Highways motion picture collection, 1950s-1960s.
3 film reels :
Films entitled "Rural freeway geometrics" (28:30), "Michigan builds a highway" (14:30), and "Freeways are different" (14 min.).

Rasch, Charles.

Charles Rasch collection, 1890-2011, bulk 1953-2005.
23 oversize volumes, 6 linear feet, and 1 oversize folder.
Charles ("Charlie") Rasch was a ragtime pianist, artist, and talented nature photographer. He received both his BA and his MA degrees from the University of Michigan.
Photographs (prints and negatives) and photograph albums documenting places visited, mainly in Southeast Michigan. Many of the photographs are views of Harsens Island and of state recreational areas, particularly Island Lake Recreation Area (Brighton, Mich.) and Bald Mountain Recreation Area (Oakland County, Mich.). There are many photos of Ann Arbor and Birmingham and of views along the Huron River. A few of the images relate to his career as a ragtime pianist; some paper files provide biographical and family information.
Finding aid available online.

Slusser, H. Robert.

H. Robert Slusser papers, 1937-1941.
0.2 linear feet.
Student at the University of Michigan earning AB in 1941 and MBA in 1942. Later worked as economist for U.S. State Department.
Expense books detailing student expenditures and various concert programs and playbills.

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (University of Michigan)

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (University of Michigan) records, 1990-1997.
0.5 linear feet.
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers was a student chapter of the national organization of the same name. The local University of Michigan, Ann Arbor chapter was recognized in 1992 and operated as part of the Society of Minority Engineering Students organization on campus.
Consists of the organization's constitution, chapter, handbook, minutes, surveys, newsletters, officer and member information, end-of-year report, conference materials and rsum books.
Finding aid available online.

Stephan, Art.

Art Stephan motion picture collection, 1960s-1980s.
28 film reels in 1 box.
Ann Arbor, Mich. filmmaker and founder of the Ann Arbor Silent Film Society.
Home movies, 5 16 mm film reels including Detroit Zoo and golf with other topics; 5 8 mm film reels including Saginaw Forest and Delhi Park with other topics; 18 super 8 mm film reels including a film autobiography, film accomplishment for Paul Bowles' "Music for a Farce," Ann Arbor Art Fair 1973, American Broach and Machine Company, Detroit Metro Airport 1972, Curwood Castle, Mr. Ann Arbor and Mr. Michigan contests, and other topics.

University of Michigan. Men's Glee Club.

Songs of the campus, ca. 1952.
1 film reel (15 min.) :
University of Michigan men's Glee Club performing in front of the Clements Library. Several University of Michigan songs along with songs of other universities including Yale, Wisconsin, Columbia, Texas, Army, Navy, California, and Notre Dame. Conducted by Philip Duey.

Whitmore, Frank C.

Frank C. Whitmore photographs, 1945.
1 folder.
Civilian consultant to the Army first posted to Manila, arriving Sept. 1945, then to Tokyo in Oct. 1945 where he took part in the Occupation.
Photographs taken during his stay in Manila include city views, ruins of buildings from the war, and political and military personages, notably Douglas MacArthur. Most images include Whitmore's descriptions and comments.

November 2011

Anonymous business ledger, 1893-1899.

1 volume.
Michigan drayage firm, probably of Chelsea, Michigan.
Ledger of accounts.

Brater, Elizabeth S.

Elizabeth S. Brater papers, 1989-2010, bulk 1996-2010.
19.75 linear feet (in 20 boxes) and 1 oversize folder.
Elizabeth S. Brater was elected as a Democrat to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1995 and served until 2000. In 2003, she was elected to the State Senate, where she served until 2010. Previously, she served as a member of the Ann Arbor City Council (1988-1993) and Mayor of Ann Arbor (1991-1993).
Legislative records from Brater's service in Michigan's House of Representatives and Senate, including handwritten notes on policy issues, correspondence (including printed email), collected research materials, and news clippings. The collection is particularly strong in documenting Brater's service on the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Environmental Quality subcommittees, as Minority Vice chair of Judiciary and Corrections on the State Appropriations Committee, and as a member of the Governor's Land Use Leadership Council.
The collection is closed to research use until Jan. 1, 2021.
Finding aid in the library.

Cassidy, Jay, collector.

Jay Cassidy Ann Arbor Film Festival collection, 1967-1992.
0.5 linear feet and 1 oversize folder.
Programs, advertising flyers, and other materials distributed and relating to the yearly programs of the Ann Arbor Film Festival. The collection also includes scattered programs from the Cinema Guild, an Ann Arbor, Michigan film society.

Eastern Michigan University. Historic Preservation Program.

Historic Preservation Program (Eastern Michigan University) student papers, 2010.
0.2 linear feet.
Student research papers on Michigan modern architecture prepared for class taught by Ted Ligibel at Eastern Michigan University Historic Preservation Program. Papers document buildings in and around Ann Arbor, Mich.
Finding aid in the library.

Gensheimer, Charles J.

Charles J. Gensheimer papers, 1970-1976.
0.7 linear feet.
Pastor of Ann Arbor Westminster Presbyterian Church, member of the Ann Arbor Human Rights Commission.
Files relating to Gensheimer's service as a member of the Ann Arbor Human Rights Commission (1970-76); also records of his church's participation with the Interfaith Coalition of Congregations and the Ann Arbor-Washtenaw Council of Churches; and file pertaining to the response of local churches to the "Black manifesto" and the demand of the Black Economic Development League for reparations.

Haller, Douglas M.

Douglas M. Haller papers, 1978-2011, bulk 1979-1982.
1 linear foot and 1 oversize folder.
Archivist and information officer active in various Gay/Lesbian organizations, notably the Association of Suburban People (ASP).
The collection related mainly to Haller's activities with ASP and includes membership materials, executive board minutes and agendas, reports of the information officer, files relating to ASP's political action committee, published material and scattered photographs.
Finding aid available online.

Harvey, Douglas J.

Sheriff Douglas J. Harvey reflects on the "Michigan murders"- [videorecording]. 2011 June 29.
1 DVD (30 min.)
Douglas J. Harvey was sheriff of Washtenaw County, Mich., from 1965 to 1972.
Video of a talk delivered to the Kiwanis Club Ann Arbor Morning Edition describing the investigation of murders committed by John Norman Collins in Washtenaw County, Mich., 1967-1969. The DVD also includes commentary by Harvey and former Ann Arbor News reporter William Treml relating to other events during his tenure as Washtenaw County Sheriff.

Hirzel, Fred C., 1885-1977.

Fred C. Hirzel papers, 1950-1975.
0.5 linear feet and 1 volume.
Moorestown, Michigan local historian, with particular interest in logging and railroads in Missaukee County.
Binder containing correspondence exchanged with historian of Michigan railroads, Claude Stoner, relating to lumbering and railroad history. The volume is partially indexed and also includes scattered typescripts of nineteenth century newspaper articles. The collection also has reaseach files on local history topics.

Palmer, Alfred James.

Alfred James Palmer scrapbook, 1928-1932.
1 volume.
Graduate of University of Michigan, class of 1932, Palmer was active in student life participating as Student Council and University of Michigan Union officer, member of the Phi Mu Delta fraternity, Druid senior literary society, the Council of the Sphinxes, Alpha Nu, and the Honor Guard.
Scrapbook containing dance cards, University of Michigan football tickets, subscriptions to University of Michigan publications, membership documents to the Michigan Union, the Phi Mu Delta fraternity, and student council; newspaper clippings, flyers, and programs for sports events, plays, banquets, concerts, and other social activities.

Patterson, George Edwin, b. 1856.

George E. Patterson diaries, 1886-1934.
1 linear foot
Cheboygan, Michigan lumberman, vice president of the Embury Martin Lumber Company.
Diaries containing brief entries on the weather, trips, work responsibilities, business transactions, etc.; also scattered personal accounts; copy print photos of Patterson and his wife Estella; and family biographical information.

Pielemeier, Dorothea, 1899-1989.

Dorothea Pielemeier papers, 1978-2011.
0.1 linear feet.
Dorothea Pielemeier, resident of Chelsea, Mich., was instrumental in founding Spaulding for Children, national adoption agency.
Memoir of Dorothea Pielemeier and genealogical writings on the Pielemeier, Hummtrich, and Koenig families. The collection also includes pdf copies of most of the papers.

Robinson, Edmund, 1826-1865.

Edmund Robinson papers, 1856-ca. 1900.
0.3 linear feet.
Edmund Robinson was a private in Company H, 28th Michigan Infantry. He died of disease, April 16, 1865.
Letters (originals, scanned images, and typescripts) to wife and family describing his training, daily activities, his regiment's journey to Kentucky and Tennessee through Indiana, and then eastward to Virginia and North Carolina. The letters depict his faith, war-time incidents and concerns. The collection also includes photos, documents of other family members, and family history.

Roehm, Lawrence Stevens, 1893-1958.

Lawrence Stevens Roehm photograph collection, [electronic resource]. 1912-1916.
54 digital images.
Lawrence Roehm, a football and baseball player graduated from the University of Michigan in 1916.
Photographs digitized from a photo album, depicting University of Michigan athletic events and student activities. The collection includes printouts and descriptions of the scanned photos with references to the digital image identification members.

Schneidewind, Richard, 1876-1949.

Richard Schneidewind papers, 1899-1949.
0.25 linear feet (in 1 box), 3 oversize volumes and 2 oversize folders.
In English with some items in French.
Native and resident of Detroit, Mich. and veteran of the Spanish-American War (1898). Between 1905 and 1913 he organized three "Igorot village" exhibits at fairs and expositions across the U.S. and Canada, and a tour of Europe.
Photo album, photographs, stereographs, advertising materials, and scrapbooks with newspaper articles and clippings describing Igorot village Exhibits. Contains photographs of locations and U.S. military hospitals in Hawaii and the Philippines.
Finding aid available online.

Smith, Donald N.

Donald N. Smith papers, 1956-2001.
1.0 linear feet.
Donald N. Smith was Associate Director of the Office for the Study of Automotive Transportation in the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Smith was interested in the technological innovations of numerical controls in manufacturing and the machine tool industry.
Contains a chronicle of numeric control developments and a compilation of resources and documents relating to the development and growth of the field including Smith's guide "Numerical Control Innovation and Revolution: An Archival Research Aid," and an autobiography of pioneer John T. Parsons.

Stevens, Shirley A.

Shirley A. Stevens report on Charlotte Louise Plummer Owen, 2004.
1 item.
Report prepared for Daughters of the American Revolution Women in American History, honoring Master Technical Sergeant Charlotte Louise Plummer Owen, conductor of the Marine Corps Women's Reserve Band during World War II. Copy print portrait is included.

Tayler family (Detroit, Mich.)

Tayler family papers, 1860s-1940s.
0.5 linear feet.
Detroit, Michigan family. Some members of the family graduated from the University of Michigan. Theron Tayler was an engineer, University of Michigan class of 1908 (eng.) A related member, Josiah Clark was a Detroit grocer. The Farmer family is also represented in the collection.
Genealogy and other vital information found in family Bible; travel diaries of Josiah Clark of trips to Canada and New York city; notebook with production and sales information maintained by Theron Tayler from brick-making business, 1921-1931; and photographs.

Van Peenen, Mavis Warner.

Mavis Warner Van Peenen scrapbook, 1921-1925, 1941.
0.2 linear feet (1 volume)
Mavis L. Warner, a student from Detroit earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1925. Her husband Hubert Van Peenen earned a medical degree from Michigan in 1920.
Scrapbook containing photographs and memorabilia relating to her years as a student at the University of Michigan including theater programs, invitations, and Phi Chi medical fraternity pin used as pre-engagement token, also 1941 letter from a Japanese classmate written from Tokyo.

Vogel's & Wurster's (Chelsea, Mich.)

Vogel's & Wurster's business records, 1883-1959.
9 volumes.
Chelsea, Michigan mercantile establishment. The firm was known as H.S. Holmes Mercantile Company from the 1880s to about 1916. It was then reorganized as Vogel's & Wurster's. Dallas H. Wurster and Edward Vogel had previously served as secretary and treasurer of the Holmes firm. Sometime after World War II, the store was renamed Vogel's & Foster's.
Financial records, primarily in the period (1880-1910s) when the firm operated as H.S. Holmes Mercantile Company.
Finding aid available online.

Whitbread, Arno G.

Arno G. Whitbread scrapbook, 1944-1945.
1 oversize volume.
Arno Whitbread, from Detroit, served with the 101st Airborn Division during World War II as a member of the 327th Glider Infantry Regiment. Whitbread landed in Normandy by glider on June 7, 1944.
Scrapbook of Detroit newspaper coverage of the D-Day invasion and subsequent progress with an emphasis on airborne operations. Includes postcards and ephemera from Berchtesgaden where Whitbread was stationed at the end of the war.

October 2011

Ann Arbor Film Festival.

Ann Arbor Film Festival records, 1963-1999.
0.5 linear feet (in 2 boxes).
Established in 1963, the Ann Arbor Film Festival is an internationally recognized forum for independent filmmakers and artists.
Programs, poster, advertising flyers, and news clippings and articles about the yearly festival.
Finding aid available online.

Anonymous woman's diary, 1915.

1 volume.
Seamstress and housewife from Western Michigan.
Diary of a seamstress and housewife living in Western Michigan. She describes her daily chores, sewing work, and baking. She also discusses family events, including the death of her husband.

Cameron, H. Don.

H. Don Cameron papers, 2007-2008.
0.5 linear feet.
Professor of Greek and Latin at the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts, 1959-2010. Taught Great Books course in University Honor's Program.
Syllabi and lecture notes for Great Book 191 and 192 course taught by Cameron during the 2007-2008 school year.

Camp Al-Gon-Quian (Burt Lake, Mich.)

Camp Al-Gon-Quian records, 1925-1967.
32 linear feet.
Summer camp for boys located on Burt Lake in Northern Michigan.
Campers files; staff and counselors files; scattered administrative records.
The collection is closed for research use.

Kavanaugh, John L.

John L. Kavanaugh papers, 1970-2011, bulk 1990s-2000s.
4 linear feet (in 5 boxes).
John Kavanaugh is Detroit, Mich. resident and social activist. He has been active in GLBT movement since 1968, was member of Detroit's Gay Liberation Front, founding member and first lay head of Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit, Integrity, ONE, GLBT Caucus of the Episcopal Church, Detroit chapter of Black and White Men Together, and the Triangle Foundation of Detroit. Kavanaugh also has been active in public transit causes.
Correspondence, records of organizations, conference materials; writings by Kavanaugh and by others; publications of organizations and Kavanaugh's self-published periodicals; and news clippings. Also included 1 audiocassette and a CD-ROM, and some photographs; and oversize materials.
Finding aid available online.

September 2011

Goodman, Grant Kohn, 1924- collector.

Grant Kohn Goodman research files, ca. 1900-ca. 1990s.
2 linear feet.
Professor of history at the University of Kansas, specialist in Japanese history and Japanese-Philippine relations.
Collected documents and notes on documents; include correspondence, memoranda, and news and periodical articles relating to Japanese-Philippine relations. Many of the papers relating to the career and activities of Manuel Quezon, including copies of original documents. The collection includes documents transcribed in the 1950s from Quezon's papers.

Howes, Alan B.

Alan B. Howes papers, 1940-2006.
1.7 linear feet.
Professor of English at the University of Michigan from 1955 to 2001. Involved in the formation of several unique programs, such as NDEA Summer Institute for English Teachers, New England Literature Program, and Professional Semester.
Includes correspondence, materials from Howe's teaching career and involvement with programs, some of Howe's student and postgraduate papers, and photos.
Finding aid in the library.

New World State Wide V's Realty, collector.

Michigan real estate publications, 1973-2011.
23.3 linear feet (in 22 boxes).
New World State Wide V's Realty is an Ypsilanti, Mich. real estate agency serving the city of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, Monroe County, Lenawee County, and surrounding areas.
Collection of real estate data and sales books for the city of Albion (Calhoun County), Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties, Michigan.
Finding aid available online.

Price, Norman Wellington.

Norman W. Price diary-ledger, 1888-1897.
1 volume.
A native of Canada, Price was a student at the University of Michigan 1890-1894 and earned a medical degree from the University of Toronto in 1896.
Minute book used by Price to record course notes, writings, accounts and expenses, a record of patients treated 1895-1897 and a general diary of events covering 1888-1890 relating to his life in Canada, mostly in Napanee, his work in schools, agriculture, townspeople and his first year as a student in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Wachtel, Stanley Zenon, 1887-1959.

Stanley Zenon Wachtel papers, ca. 1938-ca. 1944
1 folder.
Polish language radio broadcaster in Detroit, Michigan. Also known as Stanislaw Wachtel.
Essay by Estelle P. Wachtel-Torres on Polish radio broadcasting in pre-World War II Detroit (2011); biographical information; photographs; and miscellaneous clippings and a letter.

Wilkinson, Almadus, 1849-1903.

Almadus Wilkinson papers, 1882.
1 folder.
Farmer in Johnsonville, N.Y.; grandfather of Warren S. Wlkinson.
Paper written in 1882 entitled "Reminiscences of a visit to Athens." Wilkinson describes the approach to Athens, a visit with the American Legation, and brief descriptions of the people and the sites of the city.

Woodworth, Joseph, collector.

Program of memorial service for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, April 15, 1945.
1 folder.
The service was held in Hill Auditorium, University of Michigan. Participating in the service were Reverend Henry Lewis, Professor Palmer Christian; and Professor John Henry Muyskens.

August 2011

Daughters of the American Revolution. Philip Livingston Chapter (Howell, Mich.)

Daughters of the American Revolution, Philip Livingston Chapter records, 1948-1958 and 1984-2008.
2 linear feet and 3 oversize volumes.
The Philip Livingston Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was established in Howell, Michigan in 1908.
Scrapbooks and albums documenting acivities of the chapter; include photos of meetings and award programs.
Finding aid available online.

Lewis, Robert E.

Robert E. Lewis papers, 1972-2010 (bulk 1972-1985).
3.5 linear feet.
Robert E. Lewis served as editor of the Middle English Dictionary from 1982 to 2001 and extensively studied the English poem "Prick of Conscience" popular in the Middle Ages, co-authoring a guide to manuscripts of the poem.
Material relating primarily to research and study of the Middle Ages poem "Prick of Conscience," including microfilm reproductions of medieval manuscripts of the poem and relating texts as well as Lewis's correspondence and notes.
Finding aid in the library.

MacAdam, Barbara, 1947-

Barbara MacAdam papers, 1957-2011.
7 linear feet.
Librarian within University of Michigan Library system, beginning in 1979. Served as head of Undergraduate Library from 1985-1999, and head of Reference and Service in the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library from 1999-2008. In addition to work in the University Library system, has served as lecturer within School of Information and College of Literature, Science, and Arts.
Collection documents projects and administrative material of the University Library during MacAdam's work there, also contains material from her position as lecturer, and inherited files on the undergraduate library predating her tenure.
Finding aid in the library.

Nethercut, Vernie, 1929-

Vernie Schmitkons Nethercut papers, 1946-ca. 2005, bulk 1947-1951.
2 linear feet and 1 oversize volume.
La Verne (Vernie) Schmitkons was a 1951 graduate of the University of Michigan. In 1953, she married Gordon Nethercut. She later earned a masters' degree and worked for the Alpena Public School system.
University of Michigan student scrapbook and selected materials intended to be placed in scrapbooks detailing campus events and activities, course work, etc., including clippings, memorabilia, publications, receipts, and course grades; also materials relating to her activities on the Student Executive Committee of the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project and as a counselor at the National Music Camp; and course notebooks, syllabi, and bluebooks. There are some scattered papers from her teaching career after graduation, letters from her parents while at school, and collected Alpena, Michigan travel brochures.
Finding aid available online.

Stark, George W. (George Washington), 1884-1966.

George W. Stark and Anne Campbell scrapbooks, 1907-1908, 1925-1928, and 1938-1940.
5 volumes (in 1 box).
George W. Stark was a Detroit newspaperman, a feature writer for the Detroit News. During the mid-1920s, he wrote theater reviews. Anne Campbell, wife of George W. Stark, wrote poetry for the Detroit News and was a public speaker in various forums.
Scrapbook of columns written by George W. Stark for the Detroit Free Press (1907-08) on various topics, crime reporting and human interest; scrapbooks of theatrical reviews (1925-26) of plays performed in Detroit theaters; scrapbook (1938-40) containing clippings, letters, and photographs relating in part to his book, "In old Detroit"; and scrapbook (1926-28) of Anne Campbell, Detroit News poet, including clippings and publicity.

July 2011

Ahwal, Terry.

Terry Ahwal personal memoir, 2009.
1 item (115 pages)
A native of Ramallah, Palestine, Terry Ahwal immigrated to Detroit, Mich., in 1972. She has worked as Executive Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, Assistant Wayne County Executive, and Director of Development at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.
Memoir describing her childhood in Palestine, life and work in Detroit, and numerous visits to Palestine.
Part of University of Michigan-Dearborn Immigrant Memoir Project.

Bowen, Barbara L., collector.

Barbara L. Bowen photograph, 1930.
1 item.
Group portrait of the Mack School (Ann Arbor, Mich.) girl's field ball team.

Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan.

Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan records, 1998-2011.
1.5 linear feet.
Student organization established as University of Michigan Dance Marathon in 1997 to support sick children and their families. The organization sponsors events throughout the year, culminating in the dance marathon where dancers are on their feet for thirty hours. In 2009 renamed Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan.
Records include event material, publicity, dance captains' manual, sponsor packets, year books, scrapbooks and audio visual material.
Finding aid available online.

Daughters of the American Revolution. Elijah Grout Chapter (Leslie, Mich.)

Daughters of the American Revolution, Elijah Grout Chapter scrapbook, 1910-1928.
1 volume and 1 folder.
Scrapbook of clippings, programs, and ephemera relating to activities of the chapter; also includes portrait of state regent Emma S. Brayton.

Dwyer, Bruce, collector.

Bruce Dwyer collection, 1921-1923.
1 folder.
In English.
Student at the University of Michigan.
Collected student life ephemera relating to Edgar Samuel Bacon, a student at the University of Michigan who enrolled in 1921.

Evans family (Philippines)

Evans family papers, 1904-1974, bulk 1904-1909.
0.2 linear feet.
John Evans, a Thomasite teacher, also served as lieutenant governor of Mountain Province in the Philippines, ca. 1904-1910. His brother Glen Evans, also a Thomasite teacher, served in Samar in the Philippines.
Diary, 1904-1905, of Glen Evans recounting his activities as a Thomasite teacher in Samar; draft of letter, 1909, reporting on economic and social conditions in the Bontoc sub-province in the Mountain Province; a family letter, newspaper obituary; and photograph portraits and group photo of John, his wife Kate, and Glen Evans.

Graff, Louis.

Louis Graff papers, 1947-1995.
0.7 linear feet.
In English.
University of Michigan Health Science writer for the University of Michigan Hospital and Medical Center, 1952-1955, later director of health sciences relations for the University of Michigan health science units, 1970-1979.
News releases and clippings of articles written by Graff on health science topics, many relating to the announcement and press coverage of the successful conclusion of the Salk polio vaccine trials; also other writings, some poetry, and miscellaneous photographs and biographical material.

Klein, Stuart, collector.

Stuart Klein photograph collection, 1870s-1880s.
1 folder.
Collection of cartes de visite portraits taken by various Washtenaw County, Michigan photographers. Most of the items are unidentified; those identified are of Rose Kline, Carrie Walker, and Cary (probably Caroline) Schettler.

Michigan Central Railroad Company. Manchester Station (Mich.)

Michigan Central Railroad Company, Manchester Station freight account book, 1870-1876.
1 volume.
Daily record of charges (and back charges) of freight trains coming to, or departing from, the Manchester train station during the years 1870-1876.

Michigan Theater Foundation.

Michigan Theater Foundation records, 1981-1996, bulk 1989-1995.
2.5 linear feet (in 3 boxes).
Michigan Theater Foundation was formed in 1979 when it purchased the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, Mich., a historic landmark built in 1928 and restored by the fundrasing efforts of the Foundation.
Administrative records, including materials of the Board of Trustees and administrative committees; grant proposals, materials related to fundraising and membership campaigns; descriptions of programs and events taken place at the theater; photographs.
Finding aid available online.

Mu Phi Epsilon. Gamma Chapter (University of Michigan)

Mu Phi Epsilon, Gamma (University of Michigan) chapter records, 1945-2011.
1 linear foot and 9 oversize volumes.
University of Michigan chapter of national professional music sorority established on campus in 1904. In 1976 membership was opened to males.
Chapter records including minutes, correspondence, membership records, publications and scrapbooks.
Finding aid available online.

Nichols, Robert Henry, 1869-1952.

Robert Henry Nichols papers, 1893-1896 and 1937.
1 folder.
Physician of Leslie, Michigan; graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School, class of 1896.
Student account book, 1893-1896; biographical news clip, 1937; and portraits of Nichols and his wife Ethel Barnes Nichols.

Prohibition Club (Madison County, Tenn.)

Prohibition Club speech, 1887.
1 folder.
Manuscript of speech intended to be given by unknown speaker before the Prohibition Club of Madison County, Tenn.

Rubin, Lawrence A., 1912-

Lawrence A. Rubin papers, 1934-2011.
2 linear feet.
Director of advertising for the gubernatorial campaigns of Frank Murphy in 1936 and Murray D. Van Wagoner in 1940, writer, long-time executive director of the Mackinac Bridge Authority.
Correspondence, files relating to political advertising work in the 1930s, miscellaneous files relating to his work with the Michigan State Highway Department and the Mackinac Bridge Authority, manuscripts of short stories and other writings, speeches, subject files relating to interests and activities, and scattered photographs.
Finding aid available online.

Sterzik, Dolores Ione.

Dolores Ione Sterzik scrapbook, 1937-1941.
1 volume and 1 folder.
Graduate of the University of Michigan (BA Education, 1941).
Scrapbook containing clippings, programs, greeting cards, published material, and various other ephemera; also loose material taken from scrapbook.

Wilson, Lester L.

Lester L. Wilson photograph collection, 1950.
16 negatives and 14 prints.
Student at the University of Michigan.
Black and white negatives and prints of the 1950 fire in Haven Hall, University of Michigan.

June 2011

Begg, Victor.

Victor Begg papers, 1973-2010 bulk 1990-2009.
1.6 linear feet including oversize (in 3 boxes).
In English with some items in Arabic.
Victor (Ghalib) Begg is a retired businessman, Senior Advisor, Chairman Emeritus, and co-founder of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Michigan. He is also co-founder of the Muslim Unity Center Mosque in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Board member and co-founder of the Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit, Board member of the Michigan Round Table for Diversity and Inclusion, member of the Midwest Muslim-Catholic dialogue, and a frequent op-ed writer in the Detroit newspapers on Muslim issues. Begg has made numerous radio and TV appearances talking about the religion of Islam and issues faced by the Muslim community. In 2001 Begg was elected to the Bloomfield Hills Board of Education and served a 4 year term.
Collection of records, correspondence, memoranda, issued official statements, and architectural drawings of The Muslim Unity Center of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, the Council of Islamic Organizations of Michigan and other Islamic organizations in Michigan and the U.S.; correspondence and memoranda, statements and articles written by and about interfaith organizations and projects in Michigan; also correspondence, conference presentations, speeches, and newspaper articles written by and about Victor Begg; reports and articles about Muslim communities in Michigan and in the U.S., politics in the Middle East, interfaith dialogue, and terrorism. The Islamic Society of North Amerca folder contains a CD-ROM with materials (mp3) from the 40th annual ISNA convention (2005).
Finding aid available online.

Brown, Michael.

Michael Brown scrapbook, 1989-1991.
1 volume.
Supporter of Michigan governor John Engler.
Scrapbook of clippings relating to John Engler, his 1989 announcement of candidacy for governor, his 1990 election campaign, and his first weeks in office.

Glazer, Lawrence M.

Lawrence M. Glazer papers, 1981-1987.
1 linear foot.
In English.
Attorney, Michigan Assistant Attorney General, advisor to James Blanchard during his campaign for governor in 1982, later special counsel and chief legal advisor to Governor Blanchard.
Correspondence, position papers, and other materials relating to the 1982 gubernatorial campaign; and letters, policy memoranda, and other documents detailing his responsibility as advisor to Blanchard as candidate and governor.
Finding aid available online.

Heler, Ann.

Ann Heler papers, 1993-1998.
0.5 linear feet and 1 oversize item.
Member of the lesbian community in Ferndale, Mich.; member of Team Great Lakes, participants in the Gay Games.
Flyers and other mailings, letters, photographs, programs, videotapes, and ephemera relating to Team Great Lakes and the Gay Games.
Finding aid available online.

Knight, Mona.

Mona Knight scrapbook, 1920s-1930s.
1 folder.
Programs and clippings taken from scrapbook and relating to performances of concerts held in Detroit.

Matuszewski, Walter C.

Walter C. Matuszewski photograph collection, 1919.
1 CD-ROM
A resident of Bay City, Mich., Walter C. Matuszewski served as a private in Company G, 339th Infantry, during the American intervention at Archangel, Russia, the "Polar Bear Expedition."
Group portrait of Company G, 339th U.S. Infantry (digital copy, tiff and jpeg copies), taken at Brest, France, June 1919.

O'Brien, James F.

James F. O'Brien papers, 1918-1945.
1 CD-ROM.
A resident of Detroit, Mich., James F. O'Brien served as 2nd lieutenant in Company E, 339th Infantry, during the American intervention at Archangel, Russia, the "Polar Bear Expedition."
Digital copies (jpeg and bmp) of materials relating to his military service in World War I and II, including diary (1918), discharge papers, 1945 letter, and photographs.

Owosso Downtown Historic District Study Committee.

Owosso Downtown Historic District Study Committee report, 2010 August.
1 volume.
In English.
Report (with CD-R copy) documents historic Owosso, Michigan buildings, including both brief summary information and detailed descriptions of the buildings and the history of the businesses, industries, churches, etc. occupying them. The report includes scanned copies of historical photos of Owosso business and street views.

Pearent, George L.

George L. Pearent letter, 1898.
1 CD-ROM.
A resident of Bay City, Mich., George L. Pearent served as a private in Company C, 33rd Michigan Infantry, during the Spanish American War.
Partial digital copy (pdf) of a letter to Pearent's family written from Camp Alger, Falls Church, Va.

Snell, William P.

William P. Snell letter, 1859 April 29.
1 item.
Resident of Oakland Township, Michigan.
Letter to his mother written from Missouri while on his way west to Kansas; in the letter he mentions the price of sundry items, the towns he has passed through, and his prospects when he reaches Kansas.

Thayer, John O.

John O. Thayer papers, 1962-1966.
0.75 linear feet.
Peace Corps volunteer in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia from 1962 to 1964.
Correspondence with family, friends, and fellow Peace Corps volunteers regarding his Peace Corps activities in Malaysia. Diaries commenting on life in Kota Bharu and his work teaching science at Sultan Ismail College. Photographs of staff and students of the school and social activities. Clippings and miscellanea relating to his Peace Corps service. Also includes a DVD containing photographs, letters, and diary entries, along with notes by John Thayer.

Trimberger, Frank P.

Frank P. Trimberger photograph collection, ca. 1918-1919.
1 CD-ROM
A resident of Sheboygan, Wis., Frank P. Trimberger served as a private in Company B, 310th Engineers, during the American intervention at Archangel, Russia, the "Polar Bear Expedition."
Portrait of Trimberger and group photo in barracks of Trimberger and others (digital copies, jpeg).

Van Meter, Margie J., 1937-

Margie J. Van Meter papers, 1968-1986.
1.5 linear feet.
Clinical nurse specialist at the University of Michigan.
Files relating to Van Meter's education as a clinical nursing specialist and subsequent work in the University of Michigan Hospital.
Access is restricted in part.
Finding aid in the library.

May 2011

Abrams Aerial Survey Corporation.

Abrams Aerial Survey Corporation photographic negatives, 1940 October 5.
1 envelope
Photographic negatives of aerial views over Michigan Stadium during the Michigan-Michigan State football game, October 5, 1940; also other views of the University of Michigan campus on that same date.

C.E. Lewis (firm)

Lithograph print of Reuben N. Rice, Undated, mid-nineteenth century.
1 item (10" x 19")
Reuben N. Rice was superintendent of the Michigan Central Railroad.
Lithograph print of portrait on stone published by C. E. Lewis of Buffalo, N.Y. for E. A. Duncan and printed by C. Grebner of Buffalo.

Cleary, Thomas J., 1932-

Thomas J. Cleary papers, 1960-1962, 1994 and 1998.
0.1 linear feet.
Deputy Michigan state treasurer, 1959-1963, later head of lobbying firm, Michigan Legislative Consultants.
Collected campaign materials relating to the 1960 Michigan Democratic primary, and to the state and national elections in 1960 and 1962 involving John B. Swainson; also obituaries and eulogies for Swainson in 1994; and biographical information about Cleary.

Dreyfuss, Allan L., 1919-2011.

Allan L. Dreyfuss papers, 1948-1991.
4.5 linear feet.
Foreign correspondent for Reuters stationed in Germany after World War II; speech-writer for New York mayor Robert F. Wagner and for executives of the Ford Motor Company; member of the Public Affairs staff of the New Detroit Committee.
The Allan Dreyfuss collection has been arranged into the following series: Career (prior to 1963); Articles/Speeches written; New Detroit Committee; Ford Motor Company; and Political. The bulk of the papers relate to his work after 1963 when he came to work with the Ford Motor Company as a speech writer for the company's top executives: Henry Ford II, Alex Trotman, Donald Petersen, H. A. Poling, among others. There are also subject files, reports, and notes of meetings relating to the work of New Detroit.
Finding aid available online.

Green, Fred Harrison, 1890-1961.

Fred Harrison Green papers, 1918.
1 CD-ROM.
Fred H. Green, of McCutchenville, Ohio, served as a private in Company C, 310th Engineers, during the American intervention at Archangel, Russia, the Polar Bear Expedition.
Letter describing his life in Archangel, also copy of obituary.
Scanned images (JPEG), obituary is Microsoft Word file (docx).

Munroe, David Smalley.

David Smalley Munroe papers, ca. 1862-1890s.
0.2 linear feet.
Soldier with Company H, 20th Michgian Infantry during the Civil War.
Letters to his mother, 1864 (scanned copies of originals and transcripts), including description of the Battle of Globe Tavern; also discharge document and other papers filed with the Bureau of Pensions; and 1 CD-R (JPEG) portrait of George and Gilbert Munroe in their uniforms; and published material.

Price, Betsy, collector.

Betsy Price collection, 1919.
1 folder.
In English.
Abstract of Olivia B. Hall subdivision to the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Olivia B. Hall was an Ann Arbor suffragist.

Ramsburgh, Ellen J.

Ellen J. Ramsburgh photograph, ca. 1930s.
1 folder.
Ann Arbor, Michigan homeowner, residing at 1503 Cambridge Road.
Photographic print scanned from a postcard showing the exterior of her home, formerly owned by University of Michigan professor of English Samuel Moore.
CD-ROM of the image has been made.

White, Aaron B., b. 1837 or 38.

Aaron B. White papers, 1863-1864.
1 folder.
Aaron B. White, of St. Joseph County, Mich., enlisted in Company A, 11th Michigan Infantry, Aug. 24, 1861. He served with the regiment until being mustered our Sept. 30, 1864, at the expiration of the regiment's term of service.
Letters to his parents describing his activities and fighting in Tennessee and Georgia. Also one letter from his mother relating information about his brothers Ira and Edwin, also serving in the military. The collection includes transcriptions of the letters and a portrait of White in civilian dress.

April 2011

Boyne USA Resorts.

Boyne USA Resorts records, 1935-2005, bulk 1950s-2002.
51 linear feet (in 54 boxes); 18 oversize volumes; 25 16 mm films; 3 drawers; 1 oversize folder; and 1 2 in. videotape.
Private resort corporation founded in 1947 by Everett F. Kircher. Significant in development of northwestern Michigan as an important recreational center. Founder Everett F. Kircher was a pioneer in the development of ski resort technology. Currently operates twelve major ski and golf resorts in North America.
Records include photographs, slides, films, videotapes, sound recordings, promotional materials, newspaper clippings, artwork and architectural drawings, biographical material on Everett F. Kircher, and office files related to the founding and growth of Boyne USA, including Boyne Mountain, Boyne Highlands, Bay Harbor, Big Sky, the Gatlinburg Sky Lift, and several smaller Boyne properties. Subjects covered include resort planning and construction, skiing, golf, professional ski races, and golf tournaments, conferences, dining, entertainment, and activities. The sound recordings, films, and other promotional materials also document Boyne USA's marketing of its resort properties.
Finding aid available online.

Cannon, George Henry, b. 1826.

George Henry Cannon papers, 1833-1915.
1 linear foot and 1 reel microfilm (143 p.) :
Surveyor from Macomb County, Michigan.
Journal account of surveying expedition of the Lake Superior shoreline, entitled, "A Narrative of one year in the Wilderness," including discussion of upper peninsula settlements, rivers, landmarks, and Indians; correspondence relating to his surveys in northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, to his interest in Michigan history, especially the career of surveyor William A. Burt and the early history of Macomb County; also letters of his brother Levi Cannon serving in the 22nd Michigan Regiment Infantry during the Civil War; letters from Peter A. White and others relating to the disputed boundary between Michigan and Wisconsin, 1903-1908; student essays and lectures; letter from Henry H. Crapo, 1866.

Robinson, C. J.

C. J. Robinson photograph collection, 1918.
1 CD-ROM.
C. J. Robinson was private, Royal Army Medical Corps, 1916-1919, and served on HM Hospital Ship Kalyan, which transported injured troops from the Allied intervention at Archangel, Russia, to Britain.
Digital photo (JPEG) of a concert party of RAMC members dressed in Pierrot costumes on board the Kalyan, identified as North Russian Expeditionary Force.

Smialek-Sinclair, Noreen.

Noreen Smialek-Sinclair papers, 1955-2010, bulk 1958-1974.
0.5 linear feet (in 1 box).
Noreen Smialek-Sinclair was a Detroit, Mich., Polish American violinist and promoter of Polish classical music. She served for many years as music chairwoman of the Friends of Polish Art of Detroit, performed locally and internationally, and taught on the faculty of the Detroit Conservatory of Music.
Scrapbook containing articles, newspaper clippings, concert programs and announcements, and photographs depicting performances and portraits. Also loose articles and newspaper clippings, and concert announcements.

Tsao, Makepeace Uho, 1918- collector.

Makepeace Uho Tsao ONCE Festival collection, 1962-1982, bulk 1963-1966.
0.3 linear feet (in 2 oversize folders).
The ONCE Festival of music was founded by Ann Arbor, Mich. group of artists and musicians, the ONCE Group, in the late 1950s-early 1960s. The festival became an arena for avant-garde and experimental acoustic and electronic musix performances.
Posters, programs, and flyers advertising events of the ONCE Festival.
Finding aid available online.

White, Darwin E.

Darwin E. White photograph collection,1912-1913.
2 items.
Ann Arbor, Mich., photographer.
Panoramic photographs (Dec. 15, 1912 and Jan. 26, 1913) of Barton Dam on the Huron River, Ann Arbor, Mich., under construction.
Digital copies available. Reduced size prints available for research use.
Original photographs in vault, staff use only, extremely fragile.

White, Ellen Gould Harmon, 1827-1915.

Ellen G. White collection, 1899.
1 folder.
Battle Creek, Mich., Seventh-Day Adventist leader, prophet, and health reformer.
Typescript articles, most written for Good Health magazine, about medical missionaries and the relationship between religion and health.

Wint, Florence, collector.

Florence Wint photograph collection, 1930s-1940s.
1 folder.
Photographs of Ann Arbor and University of Michigan buildings and views; include Ann Arbor skyline at night and exterior of the Majestic Theatre.

March 2011

[Architectural study of Greek Revival house] [graphic], [184-?]

1 drawing :
The collection is open for research use.

Beekman, Lynwood.

Lynwood Beekman papers, 1966-2007, bulk 1977-1998.
9.25 linear feet (in 10 boxes).
Lynwood Beekman is a Lansing, Mich. native and the University of Michigan Law School graduate. Beekman's 30-year law career has been largely devoted to the representation of parents and their children with disabilities. Beekman collaborated in drafting the Mandatory Special Education Act and revised Special Education Rules, among other important pieces of Special Education legislation. Beekman's father, Marvin E. Beekman, was Director of Special Education for Lansing Public Schools. He established the nation's first public school work experience program for the mentally disabled.
The collection documents the work of Lynwood Beekman and legislative history of Special Education in Michigan. The papers are arranged in five series roughly following Beekman's original arrangement of papers and records. The collection consists primarily of records of the Department of Education and its committees and task forces, as well as Special Education organizations. Also included numerous drafts of legislation, and Marvin E. Beekman material.
Finding aid available online.

Breylinger, Barbe Ballard, collector.

Clifford Bateman Ballard collection, 1918-2010.
1 volume.
Clifford Bateman Ballard (Nov. 5, 1887-Feb. 7, 1919) served as 2nd lieutenant, Machine Gun Company, 339th Infantry, during the American intervention at Archangel, Russia, the "Polar Bear Expedition." He was killed in action at Kodish, Russia.
Collected transcript of Ballard's diary and a letter to his family, copies of photos and of published materials relating to his service.

Chrysler Group LLC.

Chrysler Eminem Super Bowl commercial collection [electronic resource], 2011.
2 CD-ROMs.
Downloaded copy (MPEG4) of Chrysler commercial aired during the 2011 Super Bowl titled either "Imported from Detroit" or "Born of Fire." The commercial features views of Detroit, Eminem, and the Selected of God Choir. The commercial advertises the Chrysler 200. The collection also includes stills from the commercial (TIFF) and creative credits.

Duke, Kevin,

Kevin Duke collection of real estate publications, 1990s-2000s.
1 linear foot (in 2 boxes).
Collection of real estate brochures, development maps, and advertisements for Ann Arbor, Mich. area. Material is arranged in alphabetical order by property or developer name.

Kreutziger, Paul.

Paul Kreutziger print collection, [197-?]
4 prints.
Artist born in Port Huron, Mich., as of 2011 based in Gurnee, Ill.
Prints of Ann Arbor, Mich., landmarks including Cobblestone Farm, Kempf House, Law Quadrangle, and President's House.

McCormack, Matthew, collector.

Matthew McCormack collection, 1960s.
0.1 linear feet.
Photographs detailing construction of Huron Towers apartment building in Ann Arbor, Michigan; also title abstract to a parcel of Ann Arbor property.

Prison Creative Arts Project.

Prison Creative Arts Project collection, 1992-2011 bulk 1998-2008.
1.5 linear feet and 10 DVDs (in 2 boxes).
Program established by University of Michigan professor Buzz Alexander to work with incarcerated Michigan adults and youths in the creative arts, including theater, creative writing, art, dance and music.
Anthologies of creative writing and scrapbooks produced by inmates in Michigan correctional facilities (mostly female and youth), as well as works and photographs of Detroit high school students. Also included DVDs with theatrical productions produced by inmates relating to their background and prison experience.
Finding aid in the library.

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Clawson, Mich.)

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Clawson, Mich.) records, 1951-2011.
7 linear feet.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Clawson, Michigan was founded in 1951. The church closed early in 2011.
Church records include registers of marriages, baptisms and confirmations; minutes and other records of the vestry; newsletters and bulletins of services; directories; minutes of women's organization; subject files; and scattered photographs.
Finding aid available online.

Tessmer, Raymond.

Proceedings of the trial of the People vs. Raymond Tessmer, 1939.
0.2 linear feet.
Raymond Tessmer, member of the United Auto Workers and supporter of former union president Homer Martin. Tessmer was accused of criminal libel by Maurice Sugar, the union's general counsel under president R. J. Thomas. Tessmer was represented by Larry Davidow, a union attorney identified with Martin. The case revolved around issues of Communism in the UAW. The trial took place in Detroit Recorder's Court, before Judge Thomas M. Cotter.
Trial transcript. The transcript is incomplete, ending at p. 236 and lacking a portion of the judge's charge to the jury.
A photocopy of the transcript is available for research use. The original is in the vault. This original transcript has apparently been retyped from another copy with different page divisions.

Traver, Absolom, 1800-1869.

Absolom and Charlotte Traver visual material collection [electronic resource], [between 1823 and 1833]
1 CD-ROM.
Absolom Traver and his wife Charlotte were pioneers of Ann Arbor, Mich.
Scanned copies (JPEG) of painted portraits of Absolom and Charlotte Traver. According to a note on the back of Absolom's portrait, they were painted between 1823 and 1833 in New York City.
Original portraits owned by Debbie DeLong.

Women Out and About newsletters, 2008-2010.

0.4 linear foot (in 1 box).
Women Out and About (WOA) an organization based in Michigan providing social and professional support of lesbian women.
Printouts of WOA weekly newsletter, starting 2008.

February 2011

African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County.

African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County records, 1993-2000.
0.5 linear feet.
Organization established in 1993 to research, collect, preserve and exhibit cultural and historical materials relating to the life and work of African Americans in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Record book containing minutes, program files, newsletters, correspondence, financial records, and constitution and by-laws; also scrapbook of clippings, programs, brochures, and other informational items.

Beckley, Robert M.

Recollections of a Dean, 2011.
34 pages.
Dean of the University of Michigan College of Architecture and Urban Planning from 1987 to 1997.
Written recollections on being a dean and developments while serving as dean.

Bergey, Arthur.

Arthur Bergey photograph collection, 1938
1 item.
Detroit, Mich., architect employed by Albert Kahn Associates.
Photograph of Albert, Moritz, and Louis Kahn (left to right) inspecting model of Ford Motor Company Press Shop, Rouge River Plant, Dearborn, Mich.

Cassidy, Jay.

Jay Cassidy photograph collection, 1967-1970.
5000 35 mm negatives, 4,882 digital scans.
University of Michigan student from 1967 to 1970 and student photographer for The Michigan Daily and Michiganensian. Served as photo editor for The Michigan Daily in 1970. Cassidy went on to a distinguished career as film editor.
5000 35 mm negatives, 4,882 digital scans, printed catalogue of images, and a selection of contact sheets from Cassidy's photography while a student at the University of Michigan. The collection also contains Cassidy's inventory of images and background on his creation and organization of the digital images. Subjects include campus protests and demonstrations, Black Action Movement, Ann Arbor Blues Festival, 1969, campus appearances by the Doors, Joan Baez, MC5, Kurt Vonnegut, Sam Fuller, and off campus assignments 1968 Democratic National Convention, March on Washington, Robert F. Kennedy campaign, and Richard Nixon's inauguration.
Finding aid in the library.

Castagnacci, Vincent.

Vincent Castagnacci papers, 1995-2010.
3.5 linear feet and electronic files (69.5 gigabytes)
Artist and professor of art at the University of Michigan with studios in Pinckney, Michigan and Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Paper records including correspondence, exhibition material and teaching material including courses on color, drawing and painting, also teaching evaluations and curriculum material. Also includes VHS and digital videotapes. Electronic files include website captures and MP4 videos of Castagnacci in the classroom and his studios, and still images.
Restricted access in part.
Finding aid in the library.

David, Hans T.

Hans T. David papers, 1934-1970, bulk 1940-1966.
0.5 linear feet.
Musicologist, professor of music history at the University of Michigan, specialist on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Biographical information, correspondence, lectures and writings, and some musical compositions.

Garcia, Valde.

Valde Garcia papers, 1999-2010.
12.5 linear feet.
In English with occasional Spanish.
Michigan Republican State Senator representing Livingston, Shiawassee, and a portion of Ingham County. Garcia was the first Hispanic to serve in the Michigan State Senate.
Legislative files documenting issues before the Michigan State Senate; also some files pertaining to Garcia's association with Michigan's Hispanic community and his interest in issues specific to Hispanics; other files relating to veterans affairs; and DVDs of Garcia speaking at Memorial Day services in the Senate.
Finding aid available online.

Morton, Hudson T.,

Hudson T. Morton Jr. papers, 1940-1960.
0.2 linear feet.
Graduate of the University of Michigan, B.S., 1924 in Chemical Engineering (metallurgy), worked for various ball bearing firms, was president and general manager of the Morton Bearing Company, Ann Arbor, Mich.
Biographical information, publications and writings, and miscellaneous professional correspondence and other papers.

Patchin, Jared,

Jared Patchin scrapbook, 1852-1903.
1 volume.
Graduate of the University of Michigan, class of 1853, later Wayne County Circuit Court judge.
Scrapbook containing clippings, programs, and memorabilia of general interest; included is a letter of reference written by University of Michigan president Henry P. Tappan. The scrapbook contains items added after Patchin's death.

Price, William George.

William G. Price papers, 1967-1971.
0.4 linear feet.
William G. Price, Jr., was a graduate student in nuclear engineering at the University of Michigan, 1967-1972, active in various student government groups, policy committees, and a founder of University Cooperative, through the Credit Union.
Minutes, correspondence, reports and planning material relating to campus groups Price was involved with including Graduate Assembly, Student Government Council, Student Relations Committee, Student records committee, and University Bookstore, University Cellar.
Finding aid in the library.

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Jackson, Mich.)

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Jackson, Mich. records, 1966-2010.
0.5 linear feet.
St. Andrew's was organized September 18, 1966 in the northwest area of Jackson, Michigan as a project of Christ Church in Pleasant Lake.
Registers of baptisms, marriages, communicants, burials, and confirmations; registers of church services; and miscellaneous membership information.

Schwab, Fred E.

Fred E. Schwab papers, 1930-2009.
2 linear feet and 1 oversize folder.
Fred E. Schwab was an influential member of the plastics manufacturing community in the Detroit area. A German immigrant, he opened and ran several plastics manufacturing businesses and was a founding member of the Society of Plastics Engineers.
The collection contains personal materials, most notably files relating to Schwab's emigration from Germany prior to World War II and correspondence (mostly in German) with attorney Hugo Emmerich regarding property claims against Germany. The collection also includes files pertaining to Schwab's plastics manufacturing business, Schwab & Frank and Schwab Plastics, in addition to advertising materials for both companies.
Finding aid available online.

Recently Accessioned Manuscript and Archival Collections of the Bentley Historical Library