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Madge Ladd collection

 Collection
Identifier: c-00389

Scope and Contents

This collection contains farm diaries and accounts (1854-1871) of Josiah W. Bliss who moved from Portage, New York in 1863 to Oakland County, Michigan, and later (1869) to Kent County Michigan. Daily events and expenditures of a Rockford, Kent County farm are noted. One account book (1864) lists buyers and prices for the sale of farm animals and machinery.

Also included is an account book (1852-1857) for a general store operated by Marvin Ladd in Milford, Michigan, which has also been used as a scrapbook for newspaper clippings (1880s), and a sugar ration card (1918) belonging to Ed Ladd of Milford.

Dates

  • Creation: 1852 - 1918

Creator

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

Josiah W. Bliss (1813-1871) moved from Portage, New York in 1863 to Oakland County, Michigan, and later (1869) to Kent County Michigan. He was married to Rachael Dewell.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (, 3 folders, 1 volume on shelf)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Gift of Madge Ladd, 1962-06-25. 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.

Title
Madge Ladd Collection
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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