Vernon J. Brown papers

Collection

Identifier: c-00022

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Vernon J. Brown papers consist of a typewritten manuscript, "70 years - 17 Governors" and a reprint of Brown's published reminiscences of pioneering history and farm life in the area of Ingham County, Michigan. The former document includes personal impressions of prominent men in Michigan government and education, including the seventeen governors with whom Brown worked and served, from Hazen Pingree to G. Mennen Williams. Brown, who was owner and editor of the Ingham County News, held many posts in Ingham County and in Michigan state government, including Mayor of Mason, state legislator, Auditor General (1939-1944), and Lieutenant Governor (1945-1946).

Dates

Creation: 1959

Creator

Brown, Vernon J. (Vernon Jacobs) (Person)

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

Vernon J. Brown was the owner and editor of the Ingham County News, and he held many posts in Ingham County and in Michigan state government, including Mayor of Mason, state legislator, Auditor General (1939-1944), and Lieutenant Governor (1945-1946).

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (, 3 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

Gift of Vernon J. Brown, 1959-04-00, 1960-5-00. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum

Legal Status

Copyright: Donor(s) have transferred any applicable copyright to Michigan State University but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright was not transferred. Copyright restrictions may apply.

Property Rights: Michigan State University.