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Collection
Identifier: MSS-0005
Abstract
Earle Taylor Hawkins was the eighth president of Towson University from 1947 to 1969. The collection consists of documents concerning and kept by Dr. Earle Taylor Hawkins. They are papers of a personal nature that do not relate to his work at Towson State Teachers College. The collection consists of correspondence, honors, awards, speeches, event programs, and other activities that Dr. Hawkins was involved with both professionally and privately.
Dates:
1903-1972
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-0015
Abstract
Dr. Frederick James Ladd taught courses in art history and architecture at Towson University from 1971 until his retirement in 1991. The collection is chiefly composed of photographic materials photographed and purchased by Ladd dating from the late 1960s to the late 1990s.
Dates:
circa 1969-1999
Record Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 002-006-002-007
Abstract
The Lida Lee Tall School (originally named The Model School) was primarily used as a campus demonstration elementary to help train teachers in the Maryland State Normal School. It was established with the act of 1865 by the General Assembly of Maryland which provided for a “uniform system of free public schools for the State of Maryland.” That same act stipulated that the State Superintendent create a model primary and grammar school. The Lida Lee Tall School, which was later referred to as...
Dates:
circa 1919-1992
Record Group
Identifier: 000-004
Scope and Contents
This collection includes the activities of the 1910-1915 MSNS Building Commission including the Commission’s minutes, Commission reports to Maryland General Assembly and the Public, correspondences, legal documents, financial records and statements, and miscellaneous items that relate to the MSNS’ move to Towson and the dedication of the new campus.
Dates:
1910-1916
Record Group
Identifier: 002-006-003-010
Abstract
In 1962, just before the Towson became Towson State College [TSC] and a liberal arts school, the department of Speech and Drama was formalized. A student could now major or minor in Speech and Drama and focus on public speaking, theater, or speech science. These programs continued to develop at a rapid rate as the enrollment and course offerings at TSC rapidly grew through the 1960s and 1970s. Additional classes included those that focused on journalism, film studies, audiology, and radio...
Dates:
1964-2005
Record Group
Identifier: 004-002-004
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a number of thank-you letters addressed to Towson University's Veterans Services and their former Coordinator, Patrick Young. This collection also contains awards that reflect Towson University’s service to its veteran students. This collection contains a number of pamphlets, programs, posters, magazines, and handbooks that outline the accomplishments of Veterans Services and their staff members. Lastly, this collection contains one compact disc and an issue of the...
Dates:
2010-2016
Record Group
Identifier: 002-006-003-006
Abstract
Music was one of the first classes taught to students at the Maryland State Normal School, predecessor of Towson University, when it opened its doors in 1866. The focus of the program was primarily on offering education for classroom instruction. Later, music appreciation as well as instruction in the form of vocal and instrumental lessons were added. By 1961, the State Teachers College at Towson offered a Bachelor in Liberal Arts with a Music concentration and two years later, after the...
Dates:
1866-2003
Record Group
Identifier: 004-001-003
Scope and Contents
This record group's materials are largely textual and contains schedules, correspondance, budget requests, reports, minutes, floor plans, pamphlets, handbooks, photographs, and other material related to the planning and execution of orientation. Included in the material related to the execution of orientation are handouts and a gift students would have received, as well as banners used during the event.
Dates:
1927-2004; Majority of material found within 1962 - 1997
Collection
Identifier: 005-003-003
Abstract
Photographic Services is a division of University Marketing & Communications Creative Services. This department is responsible for the photographic documentation of all university events and photographs used in promotional materials.
Dates:
1970s-2000s
Record Group
Identifier: 001-003
Scope and Contents
This collection is composed of meeting agendas and minutes for the President’s Staff meetings, as well as some memoranda and additional informational material for members.
Dates:
1976 - 2001
