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J. S. Preston papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00370
Scope and Contents

This collection contains twenty small diaries of J. S. Preston describing farm life in Shelby Township, Macomb County, Michigan, 1875-1895. At the end of each volume are yearly farm and household expense accounts. The folders contain receipts and newspaper clippings found within the volumes.

Dates: 1875 - 1895

Jacob Gerrish papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00273
Scope and Contents The Jacob Gerrish papers consist of diaries, deeds, correspondence, and receipts. Gerrish, who lived in New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan, kept five diaries during the years 1836-1850. He used the diaries to record his work as a carpenter and blacksmith, his dealings with lumber and land, daily expenses, religious and social activities, and weather conditions. The collection also contains a transcription of the diaries, made by E. S. Sherwood in 1916.In addition, the...
Dates: 1836 - 1867

James Hall account book

 Collection
Identifier: c-00101
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the farm account book of James Hall, a resident of Bedford, Calhoun County, Michigan. He used it to record expenses, purchases, and work performed.

Dates: 1875 - 1908

James I. Rogers letter

 Collection
Identifier: c-00142
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a letter from James I. Rogers, of Eaton County, Michigan to his brother and sister in Wyoming County, New York, giving a very detailed inventory of his farm and an account of his agricultural prospects. Rogers describes the schools, businesses, and professions in the new town of Eaton Rapids, and tells about the building of the early state capital in Lansing.

Dates: 1847

Jethro O. Veatch collection

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.47
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a 1953 published work by Veatch, soil survey maps, a reprint of a soil profiles paper, list of Ginseng growers (1905), and Michigan Ginseng Growers convention proceedings (1905). The book contains sections on physical divisions, types of soil, types of vegetation, land types, land use, and possibilities for agricultural production and includes a foldout Michigan Soil Association map. Many of the soil survey maps were produced by or with assistance of Veatch.

Dates: 1905 - 1953

John W. Stelzer papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00079
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of four diaries kept by John W. Stelzer, a farmer near Oak Grove, Livingston County, Michigan. The diaries, kept for the years 1873, 1882, 1883, 1891, record Stelzer's daily agricultural, lumbering, and business activities. The collection also includes an informal contract between the taxpayers of Cohactah Township, including Stelzer, to provide a school, and various bills and receipts.

Dates: 1871 - 1891

Jonathan W. Austin papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00334
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a farm account book (1841-1851) and bills and receipts (1840-1863) of Jonathon W. Austin, a resident of Lenawee County, Michigan. Also included are two letters (1851, 1854) to Austin, one of which discusses the hard times in Dundee, Monroe County, Michigan.

Dates: 1840 - 1863

Joseph Foster account book

 Collection
Identifier: c-00070
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the account book (1907-1925) of Joseph Foster of Ithaca, Michigan. Foster worked as a day laborer, but apparently rented or owned a farm as well. He used the book to record a variety of things: his earnings from day labor, contributions toward his pastor's salary, his savings bonds in local banks, and accounts from his own farm.

Dates: 1907 - 1925

Lansing State Journal collection

 Collection
Identifier: c-00676
Scope and Contents

This collection contains selected issues of the Lansing State Journal: the Farmers' Week Magazine Section, 1937, 1939-1945, 1951; Mid-Century Edition, 1950; and Centennial Edition, 1955. Also included are copies of the August 14, 1945 announcing the surrender of the Japanese to the Allied Forces.

Dates: 1937, 1939-1945, 1950-1951, 1955

Liberty Hyde Bailey papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.1
Scope and Contents The papers of Liberty Hyde Bailey span the years 1855-1958. The majority of the materials were received from the Liberty Hyde Birthsite Bailey Museum in South Haven, Michigan. The collection contains correspondence, writings by Bailey, newspaper and magazine clippings and photographs. The collection also includes reproductions of botanical drawings. The correspondence includes three Christmas cards from Bailey to his wife; a collection of business letters; a letter from China in...
Dates: 1852 - 1958

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Michigan Master Farmers 2
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Abbott, Samuel H., 1853-1903 1
Alpha Zeta. Kedzie Chapter (Michigan State University) 1
American Association of Agricultural College Editors 1
American Red Cross 1
Andersonville Prison 1
Andre family (Samuel Andre, -1881) 1
Andre, Samuel 1
Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde), 1858-1954 1
Baker, Ray Stannard, 1870-1946 1
Bamber family (Joseph S. Bamber, 1835-1907) 1
Bamber, Albert M., 1860-1883 1
Bamber, Herbert, 1858-1937 1
Bamber, Joseph S., 1835-1907 1
Beal, W. J. (William James), 1833-1924 1
Beef Project NC-1 (Project) 1
Begole, Josiah Williams, 1815-1896 1
Beta Kappa Fraternity. Alpha Phi Chapter (Michigan State College) 1
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Breslin, Jacweir 1
Brody family (Clark Louis Brody, 1879-1961) 1
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Brody, Emma Seeley 1
Brody, James Polk 1
Brody, James Seeley 1
Brody, Lewis Kinney 1
Brody, Margaret York 1
Brown, Vernon J. (Vernon Jacobs) 1
Carleton, Will, 1845-1912 1
Case Western Reserve University 1
Chamberlain family (Henry Chamberlain, 1824-1907) 1
Chamberlain, Henry, 1824-1907 1
Chamberlain, Mellen, 1821-1900 1
Clute, O. (Oscar) 1
Crane, Albert A. 1
Dartmouth College 1
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 1
Democratic Party (U.S.) 1
Dickerman, James 1
Dickerman, Samuel 1
Dunckel, Oshea G. 1
Dunks, Fred S. 1
Faling, Charles 1
Farr, George 1
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation 1
Foster, Joseph 1
Francis, Charles 1
Friday, David, 1876-1945 1
Future Farmers of America 1
Future Farmers of America. Michigan Association 1
Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada 1
Greenback Labor Party (U.S.) 1
Hale, R. 1
Hale, Sanford 1
Hannah, John A., 1902-1991 1
Harvard University 1
Hayes family (Joseph S. Bamber, 1835-1907) 1
Hill, Elton B. (Elton Brainard), 1894-1980 1
Hodgman, F., 1839-1907 1
Hogberg, Maynard 1
Hunt, William 1
Hurlbert, Elizabeth Andre 1
Jenison, Henry Hamilton 1
Johnson, Samuel, 1839-1916 1
Jones, Sarah Van Hoosen 1
Jordan, Henry 1
Kelner, George 1
Kirkpatrick, Walter G. 1
Kirshman, Irving 1
Lansing State Journal 1
Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum 1
Lickly family (William Lickly) 1
Master Farmers of America 1
Michigan 4-H Youth Programs 1
Michigan Agricultural College. Farmers' Institutes 1
Michigan Agricultural College. Phylean Literary Society 1
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Michigan Artificial Breeders Cooperative 1
Michigan DHIA 1
Michigan Farm Bureau 1
Michigan Milk Producers Association 1
Michigan Sheep Breeders Association 1
Michigan State Agricultural Society 1
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