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Donald D. Kinsey manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: c-00508

Scope and Contents

The collection contains the manuscript, "Drill Cores: Folklore of Michigan's Upper Peninsula from the collection of Walter F. Gries," which pertains to the development of the mining regions around the Keweenaw Peninsula and portrays the richness of the ethnic cultures which contributed to this development. The bulk of the manuscript contains stories and poems, primarily Cornish, but also includes Finnish, Italian, German, French Canadian, and Scandinavian folklore. This material was collected by Walter F. Gries (1892-1959), a native of Ishpeming, whose grandfather immigrated from Germany to the Upper Peninsula. His premature death in 1959 prevented the publication of this material and the task was taken up by his wife's brother-in-law, Donald D. Kinsey.

Donald D. Kinsey, a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan, became enamored of the Upper Peninsula when he visited Gries' home in 1929.

Description in Printed Sources: Powers, Thomas E. and McNitt, William H. "Michigan Historical Collections" (Ann Arbor: The University of Michigan, 1976), p. 122.

Dates

  • Creation: undated

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

Walter F. Gries (1892-1959) was a native of Ishpeming, Michigan, whose grandfather immigrated from Germany to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. His premature death in 1959 prevented the publication of this material and the task was taken up by his wife's brother-in-law, Donald D. Kinsey.

Donald D. Kinsey, a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan, became enamored of the Upper Peninsula when he visited Gries' home in 1929.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (, 1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Gift of Donald D. Kinsey, 1976-11-11.

Legal Status

Copyright: 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

Subject

Source

Title
Donald D. Kinsey Manuscript
Status
4 Published And Cataloged
Date
November 1976
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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