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| Title: | Krauss, Michael C. Alumni Collection |
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| Dates: | 1888-1983 |
| Accession Number: | 2021-054 |
| Size: | 5 linear feet (5 boxes) |
| Repository: |
Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center |
| Abstract: | Michael C. Krauss earned both an undergraduate degree and an MBA from the University of Chicago, and worked in the University's Office of Public Information many years. During his tenure at the University of Chicago, Krauss compiled an extensive collection of sports memorabilia. |
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When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: Krauss, Michael C. Alumni Collection, Acc #, Box #, Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library
Michael C. Krauss earned both an undergraduate degree and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He went on to work in the Office of Public Information many years. Following his departure from the University, Krauss went on to become a partner at Diamond Technology Partner and OmniTech Consulting before co-founding his own strategy consultancy, Market Strategy Group in 2004. He has served in multiple leadership positions, such as chairing the audit committee of worldwide architecture and engineering firm, Ellerbe Becket, as well as serving on their board of directors. Krauss currently serves on the board of the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship. He also acts as the 2nd Vice Chair on the Board and on the executive committee of the Economic Club of Chicago. Krauss is also a member of the Chicago Club, the University Club of Chicago, and serves as a judge for the Chicago Innovation Awards.
During his tenure at the University, Krauss compiled an extensive collection of sports memorabilia that includes newspapers, magazines, photographs, schedules, film, and even a kazoo. The collection contains records and photos of a variety of sports, but is predominantly centered on football and track, including a unique assemblage of Amos Alonzo Stagg (1862-1965) memorabilia. Krauss presided over the 1974 50th anniversary game celebrating the Maroon’s Big 10 Championship win in 1924. The collection also documents two-time Olympian and two-time U.S. national champion, Rick Wohlhuter success in the 800 meter run.
| Box 1 | The University of Chicago Magazine, 1973-1976 |
| Box 1 | U of C Sports Press Guide, Spring 1974 |
| Box 1 | Sports Banquet Photos, Folder 1, N.D. |
| Box 1 | Sports Banquet Photos, Folder 2, N.D. |
| Box 1 | Football Game Photos, N.D. |
| Box 1 | Photo Proofs (Tennis, Reunion Dinner, Games), N.D. |
| Box 1 | Varsity Sports Photos, 1973-1974. |
| Box 1 | The 1924 Anniversary Football Game and Team Photos, 1924 |
| Box 1 | Photos of Amos Alonzo Stagg, 1888-1950 |
| Box 1 | The Chicago Maroon, September 1973 |
| Box 1 | The Chicago Maroon, November 1973 |
| Box 1 | The Chicago Maroon, October 1973 |
| Box 1 | Public Information Office Release, 1974 |
| Box 1 | Misc. Sports Articles, 1974-1985 |
| Box 1 | The Chicago Maroon, May 1974 |
| Box 1 | The Chicago Maroon, April 1974 |
| Box 1 | Programs (Award Ceremonies, Banquets, Ground Breaking), 1924-1984 |
| Box 1 | Order of the C Sports and Banquets Photos, Folder 1, N.D. |
| Box 1 | Order of the C Sports and Banquets Photos, Folder 2, N.D. |
| Box 1 | U of C Sports Press Guide, Autumn 1973 |
| Box 1 | U of C Sports Press Guide, Winter 1974 |
| Box 1 | U of C Sports Press Guide, Autumn 1974 |
| Box 1 | Amos Alonzo Stagg Scholarship Announcements, N.D. |
| Box 1 | Basketball Schedule, 1974-1975 |
| Box 1 | Winter Sports Program, 1969-1970 |
| Box 1 | 1924 Anniversary Football Game Invitations and RSVP Cards, 1974 |
| Box 1 | Newspaper Articles, 1974-1975 |
| Box 1 | People Magazine, November 1974 |
| Box 1 | U of C Sports Press Guide, Autumn 1975 |
| Box 1 | U of C Sports Press Guide, Winter 1974-1976 |
| Box 1 | Sports Illustrated Pro Football Issue, Folder 1, Sept. 1975 |
| Box 1 | Sports Illustrated Pro Football Issue, Folder 2, Sept. 1975 |
| Box 1 | 50th Anniversary of the 1924 Big 10 Championship Guest Book, 1974 |
| Box 2 | Football Program and Photos, 1888-1925(?) |
| Box 2 | Newspaper Clippings and Photos, 1913-1976 |
| Box 2 | Chicago Tribune Magazine, 1974 |
| Box 2 | Edward H. Levi Testimonial Halloween Bash, 1975 |
| Box 2 | Sun Times/Sun Times Magazine 1973-1975 |
| Box 3 | Inter-department Communication, 1975 |
| Box 3 | Postcard/Photo of Kraus from Jac Stafford, 1975 |
| Box 3 | Personal Letter from Walter Hass, 1983 |
| Box 3 | Intellectual Digest, 1974 |
| Box 3 | Time Magazine, 1976 |
| Box 3 | University of Chicago Programs and Catalogues, 1970-1975 |
| Box 3 | Misc. Newspaper Clippings, 1974-1975 |
| Box 3 | Walter L. Hass Obituary, 1987 |
| Box 3 | Michael Krauss Employment Correspondence, 1953-1975 |
| Box 3 | “The Place of the Australopithecines” Nature Vol. 258. 1975 |
| Box 3 | The Campaign for Chicago, 1974 |
| Box 3 | University of Chicago Office of Public Information Releases, 1975-1976 |
| Box 3 | Order of the C Speech Notecards, N.D. |
| Box 3 | Chicago Daily News “Fame Has Step on Rick Wohlhuter, 1974 |
| Box 3 | New York Times “College Sports for the Fun of It”, 1974 |
| Box 3 | The University of Chicago’s Return to College Football, 1969 |
| Box 4 | Newspaper Clippings, 1974-1978 |
| Box 4 | Samuel Eells Memorial Dance Poster, 1975 |
| Box 4 | 1924 Football Reunion Poster, 1974 |
| Box 4 | Chicago Maroon Commemorative Issue and Poster, 1974 |
| Box 4 | Chicago Daily News Clipping, 1976 |
| Box 4 | Newspaper Clippings (Mylar), 1974-1975 |
| Box 5 | Monsters of the Midway Pins, n.d. |
| Box 5 | Kazoo, N.D. |
| Box 5 | Film Reel - The University of Chicago “Two on Two”, 1975 |
| Box 5 | Film Reel - “Might Be U of C”, n.d. |
| Box 5 Folder of 4 Cassette Tapes |
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