Detail of study desk in Walwood Union and Dormitory for Women, Western Michigan College of Education, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Detail of study desk in Walwood Union and Dormitory for Women, Western Michigan College of Education, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Description:

Black-and-white photograph showing a detailed view of a desk in student dormitory in the Walwood Union and Dormitory for Women, East Campus, Western Michigan University of Education. The desk has four drawers and is inspired by the Davenport-style desks. View also features a chair, typewriter, book and papers. The desk design was a practical application of the �Art in Living� theory by Lydia Siedschlag, head of the Art Department of Western Michigan College. The image was featured in the Western Michigan College News Magazine Vol. 4, no. 2.

Collection: Western Michigan University Archives Photograph Collection
Type: still image