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Alonzo and J. H. Towner papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00405

Scope and Contents

The collection contains a diary (1869-1870) of Alonzo Towner depicting farm life in Bath, Clinton County, Michigan. Added to the back of the diary are the minutes (1902-1910) of board meetings of the Perry Percheron Horse Company, a stud service operating in Perry, Shiawassee County, Michigan, recorded by the acting secretary, J. H. Towner.

Dates

  • 1869 - 1910
  • Majority of material found within 1902 - 1910

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

0.1 Cubic Feet (, 1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Gift of Mrs. Robert Lardie, date unknown.

Legal Status

Copyright: Michigan State University

Property Rights: Michigan State University

Title
Alonzo and J. H. Towner Papers
Status
4 Published And Cataloged
Author
M. Hobson
Date
February 1968
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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