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Collection
Identifier: c-00002
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one letter of a circuit preacher for the communities of Hamburg, Howell, and Brighton, Michigan.
Dates:
1900
Collection
Identifier: c-00564
Scope and Contents
The "Final Report of the East Lansing Historical/Architectural Survey 1986-1987" examines the Historic District Neighborhoods: Bailey, College Grove, Oakwood, Collegeville, Chesterfield Hills, and Hillcrest Village. In addition, Brookfield, Central, Glencairn, and the Street Light District areas were surveyed. The report was prepared by the East Lansing Historic District Study Committee. It was a required component for the approval of Historic Districts by the State of Michigan....
Dates:
1986 - 1987
Collection
Identifier: c-00512
Scope and Contents
This collection includes single issues of American newspapers from the Civil War period which do not directly relate to other Historical Collections. The April 1865 issues of the New York Herald and the Weekly Journal of Commerce report the surrender of General Robert E. Lee and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
Dates:
1863 - 1865
Collection
Identifier: c-00148
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials from volunteer relief efforts for various counties in Michigan (1864-1867). Documents include a relief roll recording payments made to families of men serving in the army during the Civil War and later, as well as several letters applying for such aid.
Dates:
1864 - 1867
Collection
Identifier: 00086
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of various materials concerning stock breeding and related interests of the Clapp family in southeastern Michigan. Materials in the collection relating to the stock breeding activities of Nathan A. Clapp on his farm near Wixom in Oakland County reflect the early development in Michigan of an interest in purebred stock during the last two decades of the nineteenth century. Of particular interest is a handwritten draft of a speech delivered by Mr. Clapp in 1886 or 1888...
Dates:
1857 - 1955
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Serial-00181
Collection
Identifier: c-00415
Scope and Contents
The collection contains materials assembled by the donor, mostly relating to the early settlers and history of Lenawee County, Michigan. Included are deeds, mortgages, and other legal documents (1821-1880) of Tecumseh, Michigan, as well as accounts of a gristmill (1849, 1858). There is also a written report (1899) of a legislative trip to Bay City by the Joint Committee on State Affairs and Private Corporations of the Michigan House of Representatives to investigate Michigan's then new beet...
Dates:
1821 - 1925; Majority of material found within 1821 - 1899
Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.288
Scope and Contents
The Clare A. Gunn papers consist of publications and visual materials relating to tourism in Michigan (including the Upper Peninsula). Of note are photographs, negatives and slides of Michigan motels, resorts, and tourist areas many of which are identified by name and owner. Also included are slides of United States, Canada and other countries showing nature scenes, tourist areas and motels. There are also publications, articles, and conference proceedings relating to tourism, recreation,...
Dates:
1940 - 2000
Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.95
Scope and Content
The papers of Clare Waldron consist of a photograph album containing portraits of Michigan Agricultural College faculty and students from the Class of 1887.
Dates:
1887
Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.122
Scope and Contents
Clare Parker papers consist of one diploma granting Parker a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture in 1900 from the State Agricultural College of Michigan.
Dates:
1900
