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University Archives & Historical Collections of Michigan State University is a place of discovery. More than 160 years of MSU history can be explored, including original letters and diaries, photographs, and oral histories. Our collections span the entirety of MSU’s history and also contain historical materials not related to MSU. Some of our collection highlights include materials that document the physical campus and grounds, early student life, the lumber industry, and the Civil War.
In an effort to protect our patrons and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the MSU Libraries has decided to limit public access points. The University Archives Reading Room at Conrad Hall will remain closed. Beginning August 31, public access will be served from the Special Collections (SPC) Reading Room located at the MSU Main Library building.
Documenting Covid-19
Michigan State University Libraries is documenting the experiences of MSU students, staff, faculty, and other members of the campus community during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and contributing them to the Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections (UAHC). We invite you to share your stories, photos, videos, and other documentation about the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
University Archives and Historical Collections Hours
UAHC Update - September 2020
Due to the continuing Covid-19 Coronavirus situation, the University Archives Reading Room is remaining closed to researchers. We will continue to provide email and telephone reference support though responses may be delayed. Please check our online resources at onthebanks.msu.edu and on flickr.
Patrons are now able to make appointments to use University Archives materials at the Main MSU Library.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
University Archives Tweets
Click on the image above to see a video tour of the MSU University Archives.
University Archives & Historical Collections
Michigan State University
Conrad Hall
943 Conrad Road, Rm. 101
East Lansing, MI 48824-1327
Tel.: (517) 355-2330
E-mail: archives@msu.edu
Web: archives.msu.edu
Go Green - Go White, 1976
This 1976 Michigan State football recruitment film highlights the facilities Michigan State University has to offer. James Caan wears a Spartan varsity jacket and reminisces about his time at MSU. Music performed by the Spartan Marching Band (under the direction of Kenneth Bloomquist) can be heard throughout the film, and scenes of campus and Spartan football include dialogue by new Spartan football head coach Darryl Rogers, and new Athletic Director Joe Kearney.&
