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McIntosh Blacksmith Shop records

 Collection
Identifier: 00099

Scope and Contents

This collection contains financial records (ledgers, journals, and account books) of the McIntosh Blacksmith Shop in Vernon, Michigan.

Dates

  • Creation: 1883 - 1917

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Biographical Note

William K. McIntosh emigrated to the U.S. from Scotland in 1870 and in 1872 he began working in the blacksmith shop. In 1877, he purchased the shop and operated it until his death. His son, J.D. McIntosh, purchased it from his father's estate and managed it until his retirement in 1959. The building was razed in 1962.

Extent

0.66 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Gift of Margaret Zdunic, 1976-02-09.

Legal Status

Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University

General Note

Volumes in collection are fragile. Notebooks 7-10 are exceptionally fragile.

Title
McIntosh Blacksmith Shop Records
Status
4 Published And Cataloged
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository

Contact:
Conrad Hall
943 Conrad Road, Room 101
East Lansing MI 48824 US
517-355-2330