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J. S. Preston papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00370

Scope and Contents

This collection contains twenty small diaries of J. S. Preston describing farm life in Shelby Township, Macomb County, Michigan, 1875-1895. At the end of each volume are yearly farm and household expense accounts. The folders contain receipts and newspaper clippings found within the volumes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1875 - 1895

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.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (, 2 folders, 20 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Gift of Mrs. J. S. Preston, 1959-01-16. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.

Legal Status

Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.

Title
J. S. Preston Papers
Status
4 Published And Cataloged
Date
July 1967
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

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