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Michigan Technological University Memorial Union Building Renovation Photograph Collection

 Collection — sc_box: MTU 1, Folder: 35-37
Identifier: MTU-106

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Photograph collection, 1988-1989, of the renovation of the Memorial Union Building at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. Includes photographs and negatives, including images of the "hippie" mural that hung in the building.

Dates

  • 1988-1989

Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biography

The need for housing auxiliary services for the campus in one location became apparent after World War II. The planning for the Memorial Union began in the summer of 1947. The Alumni Association started the fund drive and the Alumni Foundation was formed to handle the finances. The alumni, reaching out to former students and the community, conducted a successful drive. On February 24, 1949 the Lode reported, “Union Fund Drive Nears Goal.” The goal was $300,000, and $200,000 had been raised. The Board of Control decided that the Alumni Association had come close enough to its goal to justify the project and on June 6, 1950, approved borrowing 1.3 million dollars for construction. The Memorial Union opened two years later on May 5, 1952. (Excerpted from the “Michigan Tech Centennial 1885-1985” written by David T. Halkola.) __In 1989, a large expansion added a food court and extra conference rooms. Renovations also repaired parts of the building which were weathered due to wear throughout the years.

Extent

0.03 Cubic Feet (3 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Photograph collection, 1988-1989, of the renovation of the Memorial Union Building at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. Includes photographs and negatives, including images of the "hippie" mural that hung in the building.

General Physical Description note

0.18 cubic feet1/2 manuscript box (letter size)

Processing History

Elizabeth Russell,2/2/2011

Title
Michigan Technological University Memorial Union Building Renovation Photograph Collection
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
Date
2/2/2011
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository

Contact:
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton 49931 U.S.A. US