Michigan State University Archives

Michigan State University Archives University Archives & Historical Collections at Michigan State University

University Archives & Historical Collections (UAHC) collects, preserves, and provides access to Michigan State University's historical records, as well as historical collections that support faculty and student research, and classroom instruction. UAHC maintains all permanent records of Michigan State University regardless of format. The collections include topics such as the administration of MSU

, campus buildings and grounds, student life, faculty research, curriculum, and academic colleges and departments. Public access to the University Archives & Historical Collections is provided in Conrad Hall, Room 101, by appointment only (https://bookings.lib.msu.edu/spaces?lid=16919). Appointments must be scheduled at least three (3) business days in advance: this reflects the time required to page materials and schedule staff. Appointment times are limited to hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM ET. For assistance, please contact UAHC via email at [email protected] or telephone at (517) 355-2330.

Dorm room card game, 1950s. Among many other changes, we're a non-smoking campus now.
09/03/2026

Dorm room card game, 1950s. Among many other changes, we're a non-smoking campus now.

Class registration, photo dated 1961.
09/02/2026

Class registration, photo dated 1961.

Class registration at the IM building, 1961. This area was known as "the pit."
09/01/2026

Class registration at the IM building, 1961. This area was known as "the pit."

Welcome back, settle in, make some new friends! Women's dorm, 1950.
09/01/2026

Welcome back, settle in, make some new friends! Women's dorm, 1950.

Photograph taken in 1966 of students and parents moving dorm belongings into Hubbard Hall. Welcome home Spartans, we a...
08/27/2026

Photograph taken in 1966 of students and parents moving dorm belongings into Hubbard Hall. Welcome home Spartans, we are so excited to have you back on campus!

that before registration was completed online, MSU students registered for classes in different buildings on campus? T...
08/24/2026

that before registration was completed online, MSU students registered for classes in different buildings on campus? This photograph shows students at registration in 1970. One week until classes begin!

Photograph taken circa 1950s of two students relaxing in the grass.
08/20/2026

Photograph taken circa 1950s of two students relaxing in the grass.

Photograph taken in 1971 of people conducting a survey on the east side of Farm Lane, just southwest of the greenhouse...
08/13/2026

Photograph taken in 1971 of people conducting a survey on the east side of Farm Lane, just southwest of the greenhouses.

Undated image of botanical illustrations from one of Liberty Hyde Bailey’s books.
08/06/2026

Undated image of botanical illustrations from one of Liberty Hyde Bailey’s books.

Photograph taken on July 12, 1911 of summer school students taking a break from threshing.
07/30/2026

Photograph taken on July 12, 1911 of summer school students taking a break from threshing.

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East Lansing, MI
48824

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