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Community Presentations

Archivists are available to give presentations to community groups about using the archives and collections. These presentations are free of charge for groups and locations within a reasonable driving distance of the MSU campus. 

If you are interested in having an archivist speak to your group, please contact University Archives & Historical Collections at (517) 355-2330 or archives@msu.edu. 

Past presentations

Past presentations have been given to local genealogical societies and groups from East Lansing.

• Introduction to the University Archives & Historical Collections (PDF)*
• History of the Women’s Course (PDF)*
• Scandals, Scalawags, and (Un)Savory Stories from MSU History (PDF)*
• Know Your School: MSU History and Trivia (PDF)*