Michigan State University Archives

Photograph taken circa 1907 of the Michigan Agricultural College Library in Linton Hall. On the front reads "Library, M.A.C.," "C.E.W.," "I think these are very good postal cards which I have picked up while here." On the back reads "June 1907."

In honor of Hug Your Cat Day, please enjoy this undated photograph of one dark colored tabby drinking from a bowl while a light colored tabby sits next to it looking at the camera. The back of the photo reads "a 'live stock' picture."

In honor of Hamburger Day, please enjoy this 1955 photograph of students enjoying themselves at the Union Grill.

that Michigan Agricultural College hosted events in honor of Memorial Day? This poster from 1901 announced the events to be held on campus. The MSU Archives wishes you a day of remembrance and gratitude on Memorial Day.

Photograph taken in May 1941 of M.S.C. President John A. Hannah sitting with Dean Anthony on a fence watching cows.

there are many cool wooded trails through campus? This undated postcard shows a path through the forest. Printed on the front reads "M.A.C."

In honor of today being Dance Like a Chicken Day, please enjoy this undated photograph of students standing near the coops and watching the chickens as they graze.

in 1976 an American Spruce was planted at the Michigan Capitol in honor of the United States Bicentennial. The text on the back of the photograph reads: "Planting of an American Spruce on the lawn of the Michigan Capital in Lansing on May 11, 1976." Left to right are pictured: Dr. Lee James, chairman of the MSU Department of Forestry; Governor William G. Milliken of Michigan; MSU President Clifton R. Wharton, Jr., and Dr. James Hanover, professor of forestry at MSU and developer of the American Spruce.

Undated photograph of William J. Beal standing beside a flowering plant in the Beal Botanical Garden.

that students have always enjoyed relaxing in the grass in the spring? This photograph taken in 1971 shows two students lounging in the grass near some trees.