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Meet a 1946/1947 CMU pupster!

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For being almost 70 years old, this pupster is still in pretty good shape. This soft, plush, adorable stuffed dog toy was purchased by a CMU student from the CMU bookstore during the 1946-1947 academic year.  There are no tags or branding. There was little branding back then. Except for the face and neck, which were repaired by hand stitching, the pup is in very good condition. With pupils that move, the pup measures 6x7x2.5 inches, creating a nice handful of cuteness. Unfortunately, due to a lack of funding, the student did not graduate from CMU. However, she experienced a good life and treasured the pup as a CMU memento. After she died, her daughter donated her pup to us. We plan to feature the pup in future CMU-themed exhibits.

Clarke Historical Library job announcement

 We have a new staff technical position in the Clarke Historical Library, the Archives & Reference Specialist. The person will work approximately 1/3 of their time with me processing and approximately 2/3 of their time with Bryan assisting with reference and outreach services. Applicants must apply on the CMU Jobs page by August 19, 2024. See https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/41105.