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Addie E. Milks diary

 Collection
Identifier: c-00548
Scope and Contents This collection contains excerpts from Addie E. Milks' diary detailing the history and genealogy of the Sloan and McCormick families, as well as early pioneer life in Michigan territory.A majority of the excerpts pertain to Addie's mother, Ann McCormick Malone, and her dramatic experiences during the Revolutionary War as well as her family's subsequent move to Taymouth Township, near the Flint River, Michigan.Also included in the excerpts are comments about relations...
Dates: 1922
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Alton Wheaton papers

 Collection
Identifier: 00208
Scope and Contents

The Alton Wheaton papers contain primarily financial records and other forms of inventory that Wheaton took while working on his farm. There is also a small section on some of Wheaton’s community activities, some photographs of said activities, and two books on the Wheaton family genealogy. There are also a number of folders containing deeds and titles to various pieces of land Wheaton owned. There are also catalogs, plans, newsletters and brochures on farm topics.

Dates: 1934 - 2006
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Bagley family papers

 Collection
Identifier: 00018
Scope and Contents The Bagley family papers includes the personal papers of David M. Bagley, his wife, Bennette Bagley, his son, William, and his grandson, Laurence. The material, dating from 1830 to 1932, is arranged by family member. Bennette Bagley's papers contain personal correspondence from friends and family members in England wishing her a safe journey to America in 1833, and her will and estate papers of 1888.David M. Bagley's papers include correspondence relating to the Civil...
Dates: 1830 - 1932
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Bond family papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00234
Scope and Contents

This collection contains correspondence between members of the Bond and Newcomb families. The majority is addressed to John G. Bond, who moved to Berrien County, Michigan, in 1839. The letters are concerned with news of family and friends. Several letters trace the genealogy of the Bond family in America.

Dates: 1827 - 1855
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Brownson family papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00178
Scope and Contents The Brownson family papers consist of correspondence between members of the Brownson, Johnson, and Allured families, as well as essays, poetry, and a sermon.Many of the letters are to Oscar Brownson of Pontiac and Evart, Michigan. Brownson entered Oberlin College in 1843, but a year later he returned to Pontiac to teach school. Several letters from a cousin, Franklin Barber, urged him to join the United States Navy, where he could get a free medical training. Brownson received...
Dates: 1843 - 1931
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Chamberlain family papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA-1.1.12
Scope and Contents The collection consists of family correspondence, documents, and business records, particularly relating to Henry Chamberlain. Included are genealogies of the Chamberlain, Langdon, Woodward and Wheelock families.The letters in the early years of the collection relate to the migration of the family westward to Ohio, and then to Michigan. There is an 1830 agreement in which certain New Hampshire citizens sponsor William Chamberlain to go and scout the area above the Ohio River for...
Dates: 1795 - 1931
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Charles S. Langdon papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA-10.3.432
Scope and Contents This collection contains Langdon's reminiscences, entitled "It Happened Along the Way," collected on his 84th birthday in 1974. Langdon describes his early life, his years as Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University), his church activities, and the various jobs he held. He also discusses farm work over the years, and his travels abroad, especially in Mexico. The reminiscences were collected and edited by Langdon's daughter, Dorothy Langdon Yates.Also included...
Dates: 1974
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Charles Walter Hamilton genealogy

 Collection
Identifier: c-00106
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a partial copy of "John Hamilton, yeoman of Concord; sketches of ten generations of one branch of the Hamilton family in America, 1658-1958." The genealogy, prepared by Charles Walter Hamilton, also includes biographical sketches of several family members who settled in Michigan in the 1860s and 1870s. Over half the original pages are missing from this copy.

Dates: 1958
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Clarence H. Judson papers

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Identifier: UA-10.3.126
Scope and Contents This collection consists primarily of Clarence Judson's letters to his family, written during his years at Michigan Agricultural College. The letters describe his classes, activities, and financial situation, his experiences as a teacher during school breaks, the class strike of 1886, and a visit to the Capitol in Lansing. The collection also includes an autobiography, family history materials, genealogical charts, school records, diaries from 1888 to 1902, and a notebook Judson kept while...
Dates: 1874 - 2001
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Clifton R. and Dolores D. Wharton collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA-17.428
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of the papers of Dr. Clifton R. Wharton, Jr. and his wife, Dolores D. Wharton, and includes materials covering both their professional and personal lives. There is also material relating to Clifton R. Wharton Sr. and his time as a U.S. Ambassador. The collection also contains genealogical materials.

Dates: 1920 - 2022
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

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Alward, Dennis E. 1
Amherst College 1
Andersonville Prison 1
Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde), 1858-1954 1
Banks family (Olive Lyle Butterfield Mosher, 1896-1984) 1
Brattin, Alice Jane, 1914-1983 1
Brattin, John, 1915-1995 1
Breslin, Jacweir 1
Brown, Jean Hebert 1
Business-Higher Education Forum (Washington, D.C.) 1
Butterfield family (Olive Lyle Butterfield Mosher, 1896-1984) 1
Butterfield, Ira William, 1915- 1
Butterfield, Kenyon L. (Kenyon Leech), 1868-1935 1
Carton, John J. (John Jay), 1856-1934 1
Chamberlain family (Henry Chamberlain, 1824-1907) 1
Chamberlain, Henry, 1824-1907 1
Chamberlain, Mellen, 1821-1900 1
Clute, O. (Oscar) 1
Commission on New York State Student Financial Aid 1
Cornell University 1
Court of Last Resort (Television program) 1
Dartmouth College 1
Daughters of the American Revolution 1
East Jordan Fruit and Land Co., Inc (East Lansing, Mich.) 1
Elk Cement and Lime Company (Elk Rapids, Mich.) 1
Evart Board of Trade (Evart, Mich.) 1
Eveline Fruit and Land Company 1
Fellows, Grant, 1865-1929 1
Fuller, O. B. (Oramel B.) 1
Fund for Corporate Initiatives 1
Gardner, Erle Stanley, 1889-1970 1
Goolthrite family (Mabel Goolthrite Langdon, 1887-1961) 1
Greenback Labor Party (U.S.) 1
Groesbeck, Alexander J. (Alexander Joseph), 1873-1953 1
Hamilton College (Clinton, N.Y.) 1
Hamilton, Charles W. (Charles Walter), 1890- 1
Harry E. Saier Co 1
Harvard University 1
Hicks family (Robert E. Hicks, 1892-1986) 1
Hicks, Robert E., 1892-1986 1
Hicks, Zoe Gladys Thurber, -1972 1
Hooker, Joseph, 1814-1879 1
Hopkins, Samuel W. 1
Igoe, Lynn, 1937-2006 1
Jones, Sarah Van Hoosen 1
Judson, Clarence Herbert 1
Kedzie family (A. S. Kedzie, 1814-1899) 1
Kedzie family (Frank Stewart Kedzie, 1857-1935) 1
Kedzie, A. S. (Adam Stewart), 1814-1899 1
Kedzie, Frank Stewart 1
Kirkland family (George Kirkland, 1816-1906) 1
Kirkland, George, 1816-1906 1
Knight Foundation. Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics 1
Knight, Kate Baker 1
Kuhn, Madison, 1910-1985 1
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway 1
Langdon family (Charles S. Langdon, 1890-1977) 1
Langdon, Charles S., 1890-1977 1
Langdon, Mabel Goolthrite, 1887-1961 1
Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum 1
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 1
Malone, Ann McCormick 1
Martindale, Frederick C. 1
McClernand, John A. (John Alexander), 1812-1900 1
McCloy family (Olive Lyle Butterfield Mosher, 1896-1984) 1
McCormick family 1
Meeker family (Lucien Bonaparte Meeker, 1817-1883) 1
Meeker, Helen Louise, 1861-1901 1
Meeker, Lucien Bonaparte, 1817-1883 1
Michigan Agricultural College. Extension Division 1
Michigan Agricultural College. Faculty 1
Michigan Artificial Breeders Cooperative 1
Michigan DHIA 1
Michigan Master Farmers 1
Michigan State University 1
Michigan State University. Anniversaries, etc. 1
Michigan State University. Board of Trustees 1
Michigan State University. Class of 1886 1
Michigan State University. Class of 1907 1
Michigan State University. Class of 1911 1
Michigan State University. Class of 1919 1
Michigan State University. Class of 1935 1
Michigan State University. Class of 1936 1
Michigan State University. Department of Agricultural Economics 1
Michigan State University. Faculty Row 1
Michigan State University. Junior Hop 1
Michigan. State Board of Agriculture 1
Milks, Addie E. 1
Morse Bros. Machinery & Supply Co. (Denver, Colo.) 1