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Collection
Identifier: c-00689
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the diary of Francis McCullagh of the 1st Michigan Infantry Regiment.
Dates:
1862
Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.194
Scope and Contents
Bound phytogeography class notes of Francis Russ and Pearl Perrin from 1930. The notes are typed and in outline form. The contributions of each to the volume are not distinguishable. Some of the sections of notes have the date they were taken in class. Also included are maps, some of which were hand colored. The notes cover historical developments, definitions of phytogeography, classification and environments, forests, vegetation, climate, readings, and study questions. ...
Dates:
1930
Collection
Identifier: MSS 105 small
Collection
Identifier: UA-17.438
Scope and Contents
The Frank Benton papers include academic correspondence, newspaper clippings which discuss apiculture, Benton's work in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), the 25th Annual Meeting of the North American Beekeepers Association and miscellaneous poems and writings, papers from the Association, a Japanese translation of his book The Honey Bee, personal notes, and a cash book for the Carnolian Apiaries (1899-1900). Of note are personal manuscripts by Benton on topics such as the...
Dates:
1879 - 1915
Collection
Identifier: c-00199
Scope and Contents
This collection contains two Civil War poems, "The Dying Soldier at Manassas" and "The Veteran's Growl." "The Veteran's Growl" was written by a soldier who was sent to Texas on garrison duty after the war ended. The author describes the miserable conditions in Texas and satirizes War Department policies and Union leaders.
Also included is a brief genealogy of the Lewis family.
Dates:
undated
Collection
Identifier: c-00066
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a mimeographed copy of a history of Galien, Berrien County, Michigan, compiled by Frank D. Noggle. The history describes early industries, education, railroading, land use and development in the period 1828-1879. It also includes biographical sketches of some early settlers. In addition, Noggle discusses the local Pottawatomi Indians, who reluctantly gave up their land rights in 1833 and were finally expelled from the area in 1838.
Dates:
1959
Collection
Identifier: UA-17.340
Scope and Content
The Frank D'Itri collection contains articles by D'Itri on methylmercury pollution, and background articles and reports on methylmercury pollution. Also included are photographs related to mercury pollution in Minamata, Japan and Grassy Narrows, Ontario, Canada.The photographs by Shisei Kuwabara show people, a factory, people affected by Minamata disease, and fisherman.
The photosgraphs by Koichi Enishi include images of Canadians visit to Minamata, Japan; Grassy Narrows, and...
Dates:
1970-1980, 1992
Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.265
Scope and Contents
The Frank G. Dennis papers consist of articles and biographical information about, and awards given to Frank G. Dennis, Stanley Johnston, and Sylvan Wittwer who were members of the Horticulture Department at Michigan State University (MSU). There is also information regarding the history of horticulture at MSU.
Records include materials about Sylvan Wittwer used by Dennis to write his book and a copy of the poem “Ode to Cyclone” written by Dennis.
The collection also includes a number of...
Dates:
1957 - 2008
Collection
Identifier: c-00647
Scope and Content
This collection contains six photographs of railroad scenes. Work crews and work camp can be seen in some. The photographs came from the estate of Frank Galen Hess (deceased) of Wilkingsburg, Pennsylvania. The scenes were probably along the tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad between Altoona and Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Hess' father was a telegrapher and dispatcher for the P.R.R.; he was the donor's uncle.
Dates:
undated
Collection
Identifier: c-00129
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of letters received by Frank J. Jenkins, a resident of Fostoria, Michigan. The letters, primarily from Pitt Potter, discuss law practice in Woodville, Texas, and describe the city of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Also included are agreements to lease farm land in exchange for labor or taxes in Tuscola County, Michigan.
Dates:
1882 - 1893
