As we prepare for Winter Carnival 2026, we’re excited to share a preview of the upcoming University Archives display that will be featured during the Alumni Social + Winter Carnival Exhibit on Saturday, February 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Including the special limited-time display, the event will feature coffee, donuts, and will be staffed by Michigan Tech’s Office of Alumni Engagement, the University Archives, and current student members of the Blue Key Honor Society.
Be sure to take time to view the Archives display, titled “Snowy Themes and Festive Scenes: Photos and Memorabilia of Carnivals Gone By,” which will feature photographs, memorabilia, and Winter Carnival pictorials. Images like this statue construction scene from 1974 will adorn the tables in the library’s East Reading Room and an archivist will be on hand to answer questions.
If you have a favorite Winter Carnival memory to share, or can help tell the tale of this photo, let us know in the comments!
About the Archives
The Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections houses a wide variety of print, graphic and manuscript resources related to the history and culture the Copper Country and Michigan Technological University. If you would like to research in the archives, appointments are available from 1-5 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Appointments may be requested by calling (906) 487-2505 or by filling out the request form on the archives website. If you have any questions regarding archives services, collections, or remote research help, please reach out to (906) 487-2505 or e-mail us at copper@mtu.edu. The Michigan Tech Archives can also be found on Facebook (Michigan Tech Archives), Instagram (@michigantecharchives), and X (@mtuarchives).