The papers of Peter Felker consist of three diaries for 1868, 1869, and 1870, in which he details his life as a student at Michigan Agricultural College. The diaries include descriptions of course work, work done for the college, and leisure activities. He also describes travel and work in Jackson, Michigan. Also included is a receipt for his board, and labor at the college. It shows how much he owed for his board and washing and how much he was credited for the work he did at the college. There are also undated chemistry notes.