Burton, Clarence Monroe. The City of Detroit, Michigan, 1701-1922. Vol. 3. Detroit, MI: S.J. Clarke Pub., 1922. Retrieved from https://search.lib.umich.edu/catalog/record/990039335480106381.

This source is a large all-encompassing book and while extremely informative, there were only about two pages of relevant information. These passages describe the business and personal life of John M. Donaldson who was a senior partner and founding member of the Donaldson and Meier architecture firm. This source attests to Mr. Donaldson's training and background but more importantly describes the impact he and his firm made on the Detroit skyline and the surrounding area with the design of many memorable buildings, giving further credence to the importance of Alumni memorial Halls history and importance.

Hill, Eric J. The American Institute of Architects Guide to Detroit Architecture. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University Press, 2003. Accessed November 16, 2022. Retrieved from https://archive.org/details/aiadetroitameric0000hill/page/68/mode/2up?q=donaldson.

Chou, Kimberly. “Blending the Old and New: Exploring Umma's Stunning New Expansion.” The Michigan Daily. University of Michigan, April 20, 2021. https://www.michigandaily.com/uncategorized/lead-use-one/.

This article describes the blending of old with new architectural features within the UMMA’s new expansion. Pointing out new additions to different wings dedicated to creative expression, the author offers different pictures and perspectives on the new aspects of Alumni Memorial Hall’s neoclassical architecture. Work exhibited in the gallery will employ light, movement, and other elements visible through the glass. It’s not only vital to see such dynamic work through the glass, but hopefully, it will lure in people passing by. 

Donnelly, Walter A. “Bentley Historical Library: University of Michigan.” A Historical Tour of the University of Michigan Campus, August 18, 2010. https://bentley.umich.edu/legacy-support/campus_tour/alumhall.php.

Historic Designation Advisory Board, Proposed Cambell Symington House Historical District § (2018). Retrieved from             https://detroitmi.gov/sites/detroitmi.localhost/files/2018-08/Campbell%20Symington%20House%20HD%20Final%20Report.pdf

This source is a report by the Historic Designation Advisory Board, and largely discusses the history of the Campbell Symington House and its candidacy for historical district designation. This history, of course, begins with a description of Donaldson and Meier’s role in the design and construction of the building. Similar to the Historical Detroit Commission, the piece is written in a formal, descriptive tone which states the facts of the case. The piece also includes a description of the life of Campbell Symington himself, equally important to the history of the building.

Historical Detroit Commission, Lower Woodward Avenue Historic District Final Report § (2018). Retrieved from             https://detroitmi.gov/sites/detroitmi.localhost/files/2018-08/Lower%20Woodward%20Avenue%20HD%20Final%20Report.pdf

This article defines an area known as “Lower Woodward” with exact boundary lines and describes the historical significance of the buildings within those lines. On pages 16-17, the author discusses the history of the Valpey building, a notable entry in Donaldson and Meier’s architectural catalog. The majority of this article is written in a factual, formal tone but there is still commentary on the more subjective aspects of the building’s aesthetics. The author describes the building as neo-classical, which is important to the context of Alumni Memorial Hall.

Hohenadel, Kristin. “What Is Neoclassical Architecture?” The Spruce. The Spruce, September 12, 2022. https://www.thespruce.com/neoclassical-architecture-4802081.

Koch, Theodore W, and Ann Arbor Art Association. “Exhibition of Oriental and American Art, under the Joint Auspices of the Alumni Memorial Committee and the Ann Arbor Art Association on the Occasion of the Opening of the Alumni Memorial Hall, University of Michigan, May 11 to 30, 1910.” Internet Archive. Smithsonian Libraries, March 16, 2016. Retrieved from https://archive.org/details/exhibitionoforie00anna/mode/2up. “Lasting Legacy: Charles Lang Freer's 1910 Exhibition of ‘Oriental and American Art’ and the University of Michigan.” UMMA Events. University of Michigan Museum of Art, January 4, 2022. Retrieved from https://umma.umich.edu/events/2819/lasting-legacy-charles-lang-freers-1910-exhibition-oriental-and-american-art-and.

Lambrou, J.T. “Alumni Memorial Hall Historical Marker.” Historical Marker. University of Michigan, November 28, 2022. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=211408.

“Lasting Legacy: Charles Lang Freer's 1910 Exhibition of ‘Oriental and American Art’ and the University of Michigan.” UMMA Events. University of Michigan Museum of Art, January 4, 2022. Retrieved from https://umma.umich.edu/events/2819/lasting-legacy-charles-lang-freers-1910-exhibition-oriental-and-american-art-and. 

"National Register of Historical Places Inventory -- Nomination Form." Unpublished data set, University of Michigan, Central Campus Historic District, Ann Arbor, MI, December 14, 1997. Accessed December 3, 2022. Retrieved from http://a2gov.org/departments/planning/historic-preservation/Documents/Reports%20and%20Surveys/MI_78001514_part1.pdf.

Including this form diversifies the source material and provides critical information on the significance of Alumni Memorial Halls construction. Retrieved from the local Ann Arbor historic preservation site, this source is an application form for the Registry of National Historic Places. Along with Alumni Memorial Hall are a number of other older campus buildings also applying for approval of this commendation. This source provides a primary account of the historic importance Alumni Memorial Hall embodied and a detailed description of the impressive façade.

Richardson, E. P., and Hawkins Ferry. "Representative Detroit Buildings: A Cross Section of Architecture 1823-1943." Bulletin of the Detroit Institute of Arts of the City of Detroit 22, no. 6 (March 1943): 46-64. Retrieved from https://www.jstor.org/stable/41500531.

This journal article from the “Bulletin of the Detroit Institute of Arts of the City of Detroit” is a fairly general informative piece on Detroit-based architecture. The construction of Alumni Memorial Hall falls right in the range of time that is discussed in this article, 1823-1943, and Donaldson and Meier’s involvement in Detroit architecture makes this piece incredibly relevant. In the first few pages there is a discussion of Richardsonian architecture, which was quite popular during Donaldson and Meier’s career.

Sausser, Jean Paul. Alumni Memorial Hall. University of Michigan, March 17, 2009. http://umhistory.dc.umich.edu/mort/original/1925/17%20Alumni%20Memorial%20Hall/index.html.

Shaw, Wilfred B., ed. "The University in War Service." The University of Michigan Encyclopedic Survey. Retrieved from https://quod.lib.umich.edu/u/umsurvey/AAS3302.0001.001/1:2.2.17?rgn=div3;view=fulltext.

This source was found in The University of Michigan Encyclopedic Survey records. As the building is dedicated to the remembrance of University of Michigan students and alumni who served in the armed forces, it was important to research who were these students and what impact did they have? While this source is thorough, including information from both the Spanish and Civil War, it also included information that was unnecessary for the purposes of our research, such as specific names and ranks of soldiers. But after thorough reading and annotation, we were able to weed out the relevant information, which we then included in our article. Therefore, with assistance from other related sources, this source contributed to the comprehensive understanding that is included in the article.

Tobin, James. "The Boys of '61." Michigan Today. Last modified January 11, 2017. Retrieved from https://michigantoday.umich.edu/2017/01/11/the-boys-of-61/.

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