Rural Education Student Organizations records 07.RESO

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1 Rural Education Student Organizations records 07.RESO Finding aid prepared by Courtney Dornburg, Natalie Morath This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit May 07, 2012 Describing Archives: A Content Standard Eastern Michigan University Archives 2012 January 12 Halle Library, Room 310 Ypsilanti, Michigan,

2 Table of Contents Summary Information... 3 Administrative History...4 Scope and Contents... 4 Arrangement of Materials...4 Administrative Information...5 Controlled Access Headings...5 Collection Inventory... 6 Trailblazer Club... 6 Collegiate Country Life Club Page 2 -

3 Summary Information Repository Eastern Michigan University Archives Title Rural Education Student Organizations records Date [inclusive] Extent 0.8 Linear feet 2 archive boxes Language English Abstract There have been several Rural Education Student Organizations at Michigan State Normal College. The Trailblazer Club was devoted to rural education, while the Collegiate Country Life Club was for students interested in rural life and in rural school teaching. The Rural Education Student Organizations records include materials from both of these organizations associated with rural education at Michigan State Normal College. Preferred Citation note Please cite materials from the University Archives in the following manner: Item. Collection Title. Eastern Michigan University Archives. - Page 3 -

4 Administrative History There have been several Rural Education Student Organizations at Michigan State Normal College. The Trailblazer Club was devoted to rural education; its purpose was to "develop group spirit, social ease, ability to speak in public, skill in conducting public meetings, and other such powers as will prove helpful to teachers in public service." (Constitution, Article I). The Collegiate Country Life Club was for students interested in rural life and in rural school teaching. The club activities included a mixture of both social and educational programs, as well as monthly meetings. Scope and Contents The Rural Education Student Organizations records include materials from various clubs and student organizations associated with rural education at Michigan State Normal College. The Rural Education Student Organizations records have been divided into two series: Trailblazer Club and Collegiate Country Life Club. The Trailblazer Club records include the club constitution and bylaws, membership rosters, meeting minutes, correspondence, newsletters, programs, and other organizational records. The bulk of this material is dated 1922 to The Collegiate Country Life Club series includes a membership roster, certificates, programs, and financial receipts. Arrangement of Materials The Rural Education Student Organizations records have been divided into two series: Trailblazer Club and Collegiate Country Life Club. The Trailblazer Club records include the club constitution and bylaws, membership rosters, meeting minutes, correspondence, newsletters, programs, and other organizational records. The bulk of this material is dated 1922 to The Collegiate Country Life Club series includes a membership roster, certificates, programs, and financial receipts. - Page 4 -

5 Administrative Information Publication Information Eastern Michigan University Archives 2012 January 12 Revision Description 2012 March 19 Conditions Governing Access note Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to use through the University Archives. Controlled Access Headings Subject(s) Community education Eastern Michigan University Education, Rural Michigan State Normal College Service report - Page 5 -

6 Trailblazer Club Collection Inventory Trailblazer Club Scope and Contents This box includes information on both the Trialblazer Club and the Collegiate Country Life Club this includes programs, meeting minutes, and correspondence from both organizations. Constitution and Bylaws 1 1 Rosters Meeting Minutes Page 6 -

7 Meeting Minutes Text Text 1 5 Correspondence Initiation Ceremony 1 7 Songs - Page 7 -

8 Newsletters 1 8 Expenses Programs Clippings Newsletters Volume Page 8 -

9 Newsletters 1 12 Volume Volume Volume Volume Page 9 -

10 Collegiate Country Life Club 2 2 Collegiate Country Life Club Scope and Contents This box has five bound volumes of the Trailblazer Newsletter published by the Rural Education Department at Michigan State Normal College. Roster Certificates Scope and Contents There are two certificates presented to the Trailblazer Club at Michigan State Normal College from the Collegiate Country Life Club one certificate is from 1926 and other one is from Page 10 -

11 Collegiate Country Life Club Programs Receipts Page 11 -