Ball State University Alumni Papers and Photographs
RG.09.02.06
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Ball State University Archives and Special Collections
Alexander M. Bracken Library
2000 W. University Avenue
Muncie, Indiana, 47306
765-285-5078
libarchives@bsu.edu
Ball State University Alumni Papers and Photographs RG.09.02.06
Table of Contents
Summary Information ................................................................................................................................. 3
Scope and Contents....................................................................................................................................... 4
Arrangement...................................................................................................................................................4
Administrative Information .........................................................................................................................4
Controlled Access Headings..........................................................................................................................5
Collection Inventory...................................................................................................................................... 7
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Ball State University Alumni Papers and Photographs RG.09.02.06
Summary Information
Repository
Ball State University Archives and Special Collections
Title
Ball State University Alumni papers and photographs
Date
1898-2009
Extent
4.4 Cubic feet 7 Boxes
Language
English
Preferred Citation
Ball State University Alumni papers and photographs, Archives and Special Collections, Ball State
University Libraries
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Scope and Contents
This collection includes scrapbooks, memorabilia, photographs, postcards, and publications from the Ball
State University Alumni Center located in Muncie, Indiana ranging from circa 1890 to 2009 regarding
student life, athletics, fraternities and sororities, and the physical plant.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically in the following subseries::
Subseries 1: Ball State University oversize photographs
Subseries 2: Ball State University Alumni photographs
Subseries 3: Buildings and Landmarks postcards, undated
Subseries 4: Ball State University printed ephemera and memorabilia
Subseries 5: Ralph J. Whitinger memorabilia and photographs
Subseries 6: Ball State University Alumni scapbooks
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Ball State University Archives and Special Collections
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Copyright Notice
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Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Archives and Special Collections, Ball State
University Libraries, Muncie, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to
Archives and Special Collections.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Archives and Special Collections as a donation from Ball State University
Alumni Center on 2009/09/13.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2009/11/18 by Abby Foltz and Carolyn F. Runyon. EAD finding aid
created 2009/11/18 by Abby Foltz and Carolyn F. Runyon.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
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Ball State Teachers College.
Ball State University. Alumni Center.
Ball State University. University Singers.
Ball State University.
Ball Teachers College.
Eastern Indiana Normal University.
Indiana State Normal School. Eastern Division.
Kappa Alpha Theta. Delta Sigma Chapter.
Mortar Board. Clavia Chapter. (Society)
Muncie Normal Institute.
Genre(s)
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Documents
Photographs
Physical objects
Postcards
Printed ephemera
Scrapbooks
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Geographic Name(s)
• Muncie (Ind.)
Personal Name(s)
• Whitinger, Ralph J.
Subject(s)
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Alumni and alumnae
Athletics
Buildings
Student activities
Student organizations
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Subseries 1: Ball State University oversize photographs
Collection Inventory
Subseries 1: Ball State University oversize photographs
0001 Muncie Normal Institute Summer Term Graduating Class panoramic
Drawer
Oversize
1
1
1
2
photograph, 1913/06/17
0002 Muncie National Institute graduating class panoramic photograph,
1916/06/20
Box
8
Indiana State Normal School Eastern Division class photo, 1923/07/06
0003 Ball State University Physical Plant aerial photograph, circa 1930
Drawer
Oversize
1
3
Box
10
Men's Gymnasium, black and white photograph, ca. 1960
0006 Assembly of Tents in front of the LaFollette Complex photographs,
Box
Folder
1
1
Drawer
Oversize
1
4
circa 1967
0004 Ball State University Homecoming Royalty photograph, 1975
Box
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Subseries 1: Ball State University oversize photographs
10
3 Second Miracle, BSU Beats OSU, photograph, ca 1976-1977
10
Garfield Ball State poster, 1978
Unidentified runner, color separation, 1988/06/22
Box
10
Administration Building, color separation, 1993/11/04
10
Teachers College building in snow, color separation, 1993/11/04
10
Ball State Football team entering field, color separation, 1993/11/05
10
Quad, color separation, 1993/11/05
75th Anniversary poster with Karen E. Byrd signature, #2 and #4, 1994
Drawer
Oversize
1
6
Box
1994 Ball State University Alumni Association Calender proofs, color separation, 1994
0008 Arts and Journalism Building architectural drawings, 1998
10
Box
Folder
1
2-3
Box
Ball State Alumnus magazine hand drawn cover art by Christopher Bassler, 1999 Oct
Alumni Center building, color separation, undated
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Subseries 1: Ball State University oversize photographs
0009 Alumni Events photographs, undated
Box
Folder
1
4
Box
10
Architecture building and fireworks, color separation, undated
10
Beneficence in the winter, color separation, undated
Beneficence proofs, photographs, undated
Box
Folder
10
1
Box
Ball pillars surrounding Beneficence, color separation, undated
Ball State Basketball game, color separation, undated
Ball State Christmas Card, color separation, undated
Ball State graduation ceremony in quad, color separation, undated
Ball State graduation ceremony through tree branches, color separation, undated
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10
Ball State greenhouse, color separation, undated
Ball State Teacher's College building at night, color separation, undated
Ball State University Homecoming poster on flyswatter, color separation, undated
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Subseries 1: Ball State University oversize photographs
10
Ball State various sport proofs, undated
Ball State Varsity jacket "B", undated
Box
Folder
10
4
Box
10
Bracken Library, color separation, undated
Campus building proofs, undated
Box
Folder
10
7
Box
10
Campus overview, color separation, undated
0005 Compute This! Garfield Poster, undated
Drawer
Oversize
1
5
Box
10
Door photograph planning sketch, undated
10
Frog Baby and Bracken Library, color separation, undated
Landscape proofs, undated
Box
Folder
10
3
Box
10
Quad in the fall, color separation, undated
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Subseries 2: Ball State University Alumni photographs and memorabilia
10
Recreation Center, color separation, undated
Residence halls proofs, undated
Box
Folder
10
2
Box
10
Snowcovered Elliott Hall, color separation, undated
10
Studebaker West, color separation, undated
Students on foot on campus proofs, undated
Theatre productions, music performances and art proofs, undated
Box
Folder
10
6
10
5
Box
10
Unidentified female working out in gym, photograph, undated
10
Whitinger building at night, color separation, undated
Subseries 2: Ball State University Alumni photographs and memorabilia 1899-1982
Ball State University Administration Building photographs and photocopy,
Box
Folder
2
1
2
2
1899-1962
Ball State University Men's Hall of Fame Athletes photographs, circa
1899-1955
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Subseries 2: Ball State University Alumni photographs and memorabilia
Ball State University individuals, teams, spectators, and contests athletic
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photographs, 1912-1965
Ball State University teams, contests, and spectators athletic photographs,
1919-1950
Ball State University athletic teams, individuals and contests photographs,
circa 1920-1955
Ball State University Student and Faculty photographs, circa 1930-1988
Ball State University football photographs and memorabilia, 1949-1950
Ball State University basketball photographs and documents, 1949-1950
Ball State University campus buildings and grounds photographs,
1950-1960
NEW-Alumni Center photographs, 1962-1986
NEW-Class of 1943 20 Year Reunion photographs, 1963
Ball State University Singers photograph, 1965
Ball State University Alumni National Football League players
photographs, circa 1990
Jim Davis person drawings, 1991 Mar.
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Subseries 2: Ball State University Alumni photographs and memorabilia
Unidentified Alumni Board, 1995/05/06
Alumni Center ground breaking ceremony, 1996/06/15
Class of 1963, 1978, 1993, 2003/10/18
L. A. Pittenger Student Center Bookstore photographs, undated
Charlie's Nest photograph, undated
Ball State University buildings, grounds, students, and faculty photocopies,
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2
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2
16-18
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undated
Ball State marching band proofs, undated
Beneficence proofs, undated
Building architecture proofs, undated
Campus flower proofs, undated
Frog Baby proofs, undated
Front cover slide, undated
Miscellaneous negatives and separations, undated
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Subseries 3: Buildings and Landmarks postcards
Snowcovered Ball State sign, color separation, undated
Theatre and arts proofs, undated
Unidentified professors, photograph, undated
Worthen, John and Sandra, color separation, undated
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Box
Folder
2
19
2
20
2
21
2
22
2
23
Box
Box
2
24
Box
Folder
2
25
Subseries 3: Buildings and Landmarks postcards
Ball State University Administrative Offices postcards, undated
Ball State University Centers postcards, undated
Ball State University Dormitories postcards, undated
Ball State University Educational Facilities postcards, undated
Ball State University Fine Arts and Performing Centers postcards, undated
Ball Memorial Hospital postcards, undated
Ball State University Landmarks postcards, undated
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Subseries 4: Ball State University printed ephemera and memorabilia
Ball State University Sports and Recreational Facilities postcards, undated
Muncie, Indiana Buildings and Landmarks postcards, undated
Buildings and landmarks from the United States postcards, undated
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2
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Box
Folder
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2
31
2
32
2
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2
34
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Subseries 4: Ball State University printed ephemera and memorabilia
Guthrie, Josephine. Indiana State Normal School documents,
memorabilia, and photographs, 1920-1923
B-Book 1937-1939, itemized expenditures list, and honorary pins
Ball State University W. E. Wagoner Hall photographs, 1960 Apr.
I'm Sending the Ball State Band to the Inauguration, memorabilia, 1965
Men's Basketball program and ticket stub, 1981/01/24 & 1982/12/01
St. Jude's Children's Reasearch Hospital Award, undated
Alumni Association travel documents and brochures for NCAA men's
basketball tournament in Salt Lake City, UT, 1990
NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament first and second rounds
program, 1990
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Subseries 5: Ralph J. Whitinger memorabilia and photographs
Ball State Men's Basketball NCAA tournament news clippings, 1990
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43
Box
Folder
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35
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2
37
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2
39
2
40
Subseries 5: Ralph J. Whitinger memorabilia and photographs
Newspaper clippings, undated
Formal Change of Address announcements, undated
Ralph J. Whitinger photograph, undated
Presidential commencement address regarding R.J. Whitinger, 1968 Aug.
Doctor of Law Honorary Degree, 1968 Aug.
Ralph J. Whitinger photograph, undated
Subseries 6: Ball State University Alumni scrapbooks 1946-1981
Box
1
Mary Beth Holland scrapbook, 1928-1930
Judith Ann (Capshaw) Van Matre scrapbook, 1946-1950
Nancy Mooney Alpha Sigma Tau sorority scrapbook, 1954-1956
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Subseries 6: Ball State University Alumni scrapbooks
Mortar Board. Clavia Chapter. (Society) Clavia senior women's honorary sorority
3
scrapbook, 1958-1959
3
Mary Beeman Hall scrapbook, 1960-61
3
DeMotte hall scrapbook, 1968
Mortar Board. Clavia Chapter. (Society) Clavia senior women's honorary sorority
3
scrapbook 1969-1970
Kappa Alpha Theta. Delta Sigma Chapter. Kappa Alpha Theta sorority scrapbook,
4
1971-1975
Kappa Alpha Theta. Delta Sigma Chapter. Kappa Alpha Theta sorority scrapbook, 1972
Kappa Alpha Theta. Delta Sigma Chapter. Kappa Alpha Theta sorority National
4
5
Convention scrapbook, 1972
Kappa Alpha Theta. Delta Sigma Chapter. Kappa Alpha Theta pledge scrapbook, 1972
Kappa Alpha Theta. Delta Sigma Chapter. Kappa Alpha Theta sorority scrapbook,
5
5
1973-1974
Kappa Alpha Theta. Delta Sigma Chapter. Kappa Alpha Theta spring pledge scrapbook,
5
1975
Kappa Alpha Theta. Delta Sigma Chapter. Kappa Alpha Theta spring pledge scrapbook,
1976
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Subseries 7: Ball State University publications
Kappa Alpha Theta. Delta Sigma Chapter. Kappa Alpha Theta pledge scrapbook,
5
1975-1976
Kappa Alpha Theta. Delta Sigma Chapter. Kappa Alpha Theta pledge scrapbook,
5
1976-1977
Kappa Alpha Theta. Delta Sigma Chapter. Kappa Alpha Theta sorority scrapbook,
6
1978-1979
Dickison, Ann Marie Kappa Alpha Theta pledge scrapbook, 1978
Kappa Alpha Theta. Delta Sigma Chapter. Kappa Alpha Theta sorority photographs
6
6
scrapbook, 1979-80
Kappa Alpha Theta. Delta Sigma Chapter. Kappa Alpha Theta pledge scrapbook, 1981
Subseries 7: Ball State University publications 1916-2001
Ball State University academic catalogue 1916-1917
Ball State University Sixth Annual Commencement program, 1917
Ball State News, 1918-1938
Ball State Teachers College A Survey in Pictures, 1929
Homecoming program, 1935
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Subseries 7: Ball State University publications
Dedication of the Arts Building booklet, 1936 May
Radio Script On the Air, 1941
Newspaper clippings regarding the death of Winfred E. Wagoner, 1948
Ball State Alumnus, 1948 Mar.-1968 Winter
Hansen, Bob. Illustrator. Fang magazine, 1951 Sept.-Dec.
Commencement programs, 1952-1993
Cardinal Code, 1959-1960
Ball State and You... a Future to Share, 1955-1956
Report of the President 1955-1977
University Wives, Aline Emens estate file, 1968
The Emens Years: 1945-1968, 1968 Feb.
Poetry publication STET, 1968 Spring
Informational folder regarding Ball State University, 1968
Indiana General Assemblies program 1977-1978
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Subseries 7: Ball State University publications
A Handbook for Supervising Student Teachers, 1970
Living and Learning Residence Hall Handbooks, 1979-1982
The American Homestead Series, 1980-1981
12th Annual History Department Lecture Series Conspectus of History: Sports and Society, 1980-1981
College of Architecture and Planning Monday Night Lecture Series, 1980-1981
Emens Auditorium Artist Series programs, 1980-1983
Emens Auditorium Theater Production programs, 1980-198?
Presenting Ball State, 1980 Winter-1984 Autumn
Muncie Symphony Orchestra programs 1980-1982
Campus Update Calendar, 1981 Feb.-1982 Feb.
Campus Update, 1981 Mar.-1982 Oct.
Management Science, 1981 May, flier
Department of Speech and Theater performance programs, 1981
General Infomation for Prospective Students, 1981-1982
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Subseries 7: Ball State University publications
News and Notes an Occasional Publication of the Honors College, 1982 Jan.
Art Student Show booklet, 1982
Student Handbook 1982-1983
Campus Verbatim Magazine, 1983 Jan.
John R. Emens College-Community Auditorium 25th Anniversary Souvenir 1964-1989
Newspaper clipping, Senior Coed Tops Ball State Chart, 1986
Bene Facta Reserach Scholarship 1989-1996
Ball State University A Sense of Place book, 1993
Disoriented The Year in Review yearbook, 1996
Alumni Center Recommendation for Membership, 1999/05/19
College of Business Recognition and Awards Dinner, 1999/10/29
Ball State Foundation brochure, booklet, and documents, 1999
Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities, 1999-2000
Update The Official Newspaper of Employees for Ball State University, 2000 Dec.-2001 Mar.
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Subseries 8: Ball State University Alumni administrative records
An Introduction to Bracken Library, undated
Student Organization Stuff, undated
Johnson Complex Tabloid, undated
Student Center informational packet, undated
Master Plan Gift Suggestions of the Class of 1950 and alumni donation guides, undated
Ball State University and Indiana A Partnership for Progress, undated
Advancing Ball State University The Above and Beyond Campaign News Source, undated
Informational brochures about the Ball State University campus, undated
Program Service brochue, undated
Inglehart, Louis E., Professor. The Wicker Basket, short story, undated
St. Francis of Assisi booklet, undated
Subseries 8: Ball State University Alumni administrative records
Do You Appreciate Ball State? booklet, 1950
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Subseries 8: Ball State University Alumni administrative records
Butler, Edwards, E. Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Nominee packet,
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14
1960-1972, 2012
Pruis, John J. University Senate speech, 1977/11/03
Inauguration of Dr. Jerry M. Anderson, 1979/10/26
Family and Consumer Science Alumni Association binder, part 1 of 2,
1986- 1995 Summer
Family and Consumer Science Alumni Association binder, part 2 of 2,
1986- 1995 Summer
Past Homecoming logos, 1990-1992
College of Business Alumni binder, part 1 of 2, 1992-1995
College of Business Alumni binder, part 2 of 2, 1992-1995
College of Fine Arts Alumni Constituent Society binder, 1994-1995
College of Business binder, part 1 of 3, 1995
College of Business binder, part 2 of 3, 1995
College of Business binder, part 3 of 3, 1995
Alumnus possible clipart, 1998
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Subseries 10: Ball State University Alumni 3.5" discs
College of Business binder, part 1 of 3, 1998-2000
College of Business binder, part 2 of 3, 1998-2000
College of Business binder, part 3 of 3, 1998-2000
Annual Report, 2001
Ball State University Foundation 50 Year Celebration promotional
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material, 2001
Education Redefined Official Font License, 2006
Ball State Football program, 2007-2008
Good Night and Good Sports: A Tribute to Morry Mannies and The Teams
He Covered, 2012
Alumnus Newsletter logos, undated
Guidelines for Establishment of Professional Societies/ Constituent
Society, undated
Nursing logo, undated
Subseries 10: Ball State University Alumni 3.5" discs
Box
9
Subseries 11: Historic newspapers
Box
10
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Subseries 9: Ball State University Alumni VHS recordings
Muncie Evening Press, 1965/04/01
The Muncie Star, 1965/04/01
The Muncie Star, 1966/11/12
Muncie Evening Press, 1968/09/10
The Muncie Star, 1968/09/10
Subseries 9: Ball State University Alumni VHS recordings
Jim Davis and "Garfield," Annual Fund Drive with Jim Nickerson on "Ball
Box
Item
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8
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8
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State Today", VHS recordings, 1984
Bridge to Tomorrow, VHS recordings, 1987/06/24
"Learning for Life", VHS recordings, 1987/07/30
Dave Letterman, Alumni Award, VHS recordings, 1987/08/28
David Letterman, Distinguished Alumnus Award, VHS recordings,
1987/09/09
Indy 500, VHS recordings, 1988
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Subseries 9: Ball State University Alumni VHS recordings
That Memorable Year 1963, VHS recordings, 1988
Football Highlights, President's Annual Report and Basketball Highlights,
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12
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15
VHS recordings, 1989-1990
I CAN DO THAT, VHS recordings, 1990 Nov.
The Year in Review, VHS recordings, 1990-1991
Women's Athletic Promo, VHS recordings, 1991
Alumni Awards Dinner, Dick Vitale, VHS recordings, 1992/10/09
Emens Auditorium, Dick Vitale, VHS recordings, 1992/10/09
A Premier Teaching University, VHS recordings, 1993
Ball State Alumni Reunion Keynote Address, Dr. Gregory Williams, VHS
recordings, 1993/08/07
Ball State University in the Year of 2010, VHS recordings, 1995
Moving Images
Moving Images
Mike Green, Emens Auditorium, VHS recordings, 1995/10/09
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Box
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Subseries 9: Ball State University Alumni VHS recordings
Moving Images
Moving Images
Box
8
Item
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Box
8
Item
19
Ball State University StART, Student Alumni Relations Team, VHS
Box
Item
8
20
recordings, 1998
Campus Tour, Ball State University, VHS recordings, 1999
Moving Images
Moving Images
Moving Images
Box
8
Item
23
Box
8
Item
22
Box
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Item
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Little Shoestring Tent Theatre Reunion, VHS recordings, 1999 Aug.
Presidential Candidate Public Forum, Greg Williams, VHS recordings,
Box
Item
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25
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2000/03/28
Presidential Candidate Public Forum, Blaine Brownell, VHS recordings,
2000/04/07
A Glimpse at the Palomba Years, VHS recordings, 2001 May
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Subseries 9: Ball State University Alumni VHS recordings
Learning for Life, VHS recordings, undated
Campus Overview, VHS recordings, undated
Discover Ball State, VHS recordings, undated
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PAWS, Good Life, Think College, VHS recordings, undated
Moving Images
Moving Images
Moving Images
Box
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Box
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Item
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Box
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Project 1A, Advancing Cardinal Athletics, VHS recordings, undated
Target Store/ Chris Burke, P.S.A Entertainment Tonight, VHS recordings,
Box
Item
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34
8
35
8
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undated
We are Ball State, VHS recordings, undated
Using Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning, VHS recordings, undated
Moving Images
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Subseries 9: Ball State University Alumni VHS recordings
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Moving Images
WFYI featuring Jean Ann Harcourt, VHS recordings, undated
Working Together, VHS recordings, undated
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1949 Football Highlights, VHS recordings, undated
Moving Images
Moving Images
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Unidentified, VHS recordings, undated
Moving Images
Moving Images
Moving Images
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