Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1940 - 1960 (Creation)
Extent
1 legal size document box
Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
This collection documents the social activities of Lloyd Tyson during the 1940s-1960s at work as a parts inspector at AC Sparkplug. The materials also depict him performing in factory choirs and as a cast member of the Flint Community Players. The materials include photographs, pamphlets and newspaper clippings.
Lloyd Tyson was born about 1912 in Flint, Michigan to George Tyson, a factory worker, and his wife Genia (Jenice). Lloyd had three brothers and lived with his family at 524 Mathewson Street. He was active in high school, where he graduated from Central High. In addition to playing the fleugel horns in the band, he was also an assistant editor for the yearbook and participated in theater, student council, the Belle Masque Club, the Hi-Y Club, and Delta Epsilon Alpha. On April 7, 1938, Lloyd married Ilene Smith of Coldwater, Michigan. They had a son named Dale.
System of arrangement
The photographs were kept in the original order in acid free folders. The pamphlets and other ephemera associated with the images were placed in a separate acid free folder.
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
No restrictions. Contact the Collections Department and the Archivist to arrange use for research at collections@sloanlongway.org or (810) 237-3421.
Physical access
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
No restrictions. Reproductions are done and charged in accordance with Sloan Museum Archives Fee Service Policy.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
Finding aids
A PDF Finding Aid is available.
Uploaded finding aid
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
This collection was received by the museum on May 20, 2025. It was donated by the creator’s nephew.
Immediate source of acquisition
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
Related descriptions
Notes element
General note
test
Specialized notes
Alternative identifier(s)
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd edition.
Sources used
Archivist's note
Rachel Stock, Archivist
September August 15, 2025 (Past Perfect)
Archivist's note
Rachel Stock, Archivist
August 15, 2025 (Access to Memory)
Archivist's note
Rachel Stock, Archivist
Updated September 16, 2025, (Access to Memory)