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Michigan Technological University Alumni Association Records

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: MTU-259

Scope and Contents

Records, 1977-2000 (Bulk 1997-2000), of the Michigan Technological University Alumni Association. Included in the collection are membership renewal records, reports, and dues associated with the Association.

Dates

  • 1977-2000
  • Majority of material found within 1997-2000

Conditions Governing Access

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

Conditions Governing Use

Various copying restrictions apply. Guidelines are available from Michigan Technological University Archives & Copper Country Historical Collections.

Historical Note

As stated in its constitution, the objective of the Alumni Association of the Michigan College of Mines was to promote the welfare of its members; to keep alive the interests of the graduates in the school and to provide an annual reunion of all the alumni. Although the name has changed (now Michigan Tech Alumni Association), the original goals have been expanded: build a worldwide alumni network; communicating with alumni on behalf of Michigan Tech; recognize outstanding alumni and friends of Michigan Tech; develop and sponsor events for alumni that contribute to the University's strategic goals; build a culture of philanthropy and encourage service to Michigan Tech and the world; and support the Michigan Tech Student Foundation and all Tech students.

Extent

2.0 cubic feet (2 Paige boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Records, 1977-2000 (Bulk 1997-2000), of the Michigan Technological University Alumni Association.

Arrangement

Records are arranged into three series: 1. General files 2. Membership Dues and 3. Renewal Mailings.

The General files series include reports with statistical information about members, dues paid, etc.; membership responses, sweepstakes information, membership drives, mailing procedures, marketing plans, and web membership.

The renewal mailing files include renewal letter examples, printed email correspondence, and lists of alumni members with renewal and dues dates. These files include the name of the alumnus, address, membership number, and renewal/dues dates.

The membership dues files include printed instructions for mailing membership cards with a mailing example (included is a membership ID tag, sticker, and other promotional materials for renewal), transmittal forms with sample membership cards, and member dues lists that include ID and name, their membership number, the amount due, renewal date, and whether their membership status (individual, joint, single, etc.). While most of these files are chronological, there are 8 files specifically designated for targeted dues for fraternities and branches in Wisconsin and lower Michigan.

Related Materials Note

Related materials documenting the early history of the Michigan Tech Alumni Association can be found in the Michigan College of Mines Alumni Association Collection (MTU-062) and the Michigan College of Mining and Technology Alumni Association Collection (MTU-160) housed at the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections, Houghton, Michigan.

Title
Michigan Technological University Alumni Association Records
Author
Allison Neely
Date
11/19/2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Materials are 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