Merton J. Whitman papers

Collection

Identifier: c-00398

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The papers consist of Whitman's memoirs and records of the Modern Woodmen of America.

Whitman's memoirs, written in 1946-1949, deal chiefly with his younger years during the 1880s and 1890s in Ogemaw and Arenac Counties, Michigan. He describes farm life and farming techniques, lumbering and transportation facilities, and the geography of the area. His chief topic is a history of the Delano Settlement in Whitney Township, Arenac County, Michigan.

The records of Delano Camp No. 8732 of the Modern Woodmen of America include a folder of miscellaneous papers (1904-1919) and a volume containing accounts and minutes of the meetings (1900-1921). Whitman was the organization's clerk at this time.

Dates

Creation: 1900 - 1949

Creator

Whitman, Merton J. (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.

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (5 folders, 1 volume on shelf)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

Gift of Zella Whitman Pendred, 1967-07-19.

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.