Michigan State Agricultural Society collection

Collection

Identifier: c-00304

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains an inventory of farm machinery exhibited at the First and Second Annual Fairs of the Michigan State Agricultural Society in Detroit in 1849 and Ann Arbor in 1850. Also included is a membership card for Stephen Eldred dated 1854.

Dates

Creation: 1849, 1850, 1854

Creator

Michigan State Agricultural Society (Organization)

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.

Historical Note

The Michigan State Agricultural Society was organized in Lansing on March 17, 1849. Its purpose was to provide Michigan farmers the information to build the best farms.

The society went on to manage the Michigan State Agricultural College. This responsibility was later turned over to a newly created State Board of Agriculture.

The society also oversaw the Michigan State Fair.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (, 2 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

Gift of Michigan State University Alumni Relations Office, 1970-01-19. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.

Legal Status

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.