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Alma College Online Photo Archive is a collection of photographs documenting the history and people of Alma College.  These photos have been scanned in digitally by library staff and student assistants. The photos go back as far as 1886 and are as recent as 2007.  This collection represents only a small portion of all of the photos available in the college archives, so if you are unable to find what you are looking for, please contact a librarian.  The online photo archive is an ongoing project and new photos are being added regularly. *If you find any misspelled names or misidentified people or events, please notify us!

General Information about the Archives
The archive of Alma College is located in the lower level of the library next to the MacCurdy room.  You must see a staff member for access to the archives, since it is kept closed. Access is limited to business hours 8-5 or when a librarian is present.

Contact Information  
Alma College Archives    
614 W. Superior St.
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-7227

Holdings

The archives collections include:

  • A card file index to all archival holdings
  • Minutes and documents from faculty and campus committees
  • Old student records
  • Realia such as award plaques and bricks from Old Main
  • Faculty papers
  • Administrative office files
  • Event programs and publicity
  • Videos of campus speakers and campus events dating from 1970s-2000s
  • Biographical files on many Alma College faculty, staff and students
  • Photographs and slides of events, people and campus organizations

Almanian college newspaper back to 1897

Maroon and Cream yearbook 1910-1937
The Scotsman yearbook 1938-1995
The Scot yearbook 1995-present

Local Newspapers (microfilm holdings):
The Alma Record 1885-1968
The Daily Record Leader (Alma) 1968-1974
The Alma Daily Record 1974-1976
The Morning Sun 1977-present
Various small St. Louis papers 1884-1903 (1 reel of mircofilm)
St. Louis Leader 1922-1932
St. Louis Leader & Breckenridge Amercan 1932-1967

 

 

 

Alma College provides a network of opportunities for students to become responsible leaders, including the Robert D. Swanson Responsible Leadership Speaker Series and the Leadership Fellows’ Program. The 2006 class of Leadership Fellows participated in an International Leadership Institute at Wroxton College in England in August 2007.

 

Student Profile

Martin Kuustik

Martin Kuustik
Graduation: 2010
Major: Business Administration
From: Saku Harju, Estonia
Interests: Greek Life, Cultural Awareness

While most international students are here for one year, some stay for four years and earn an Alma degree. These students have the opportunity to get involved in student life taking on positions of leadership and enjoying a well-balanced social life.