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Farm life -- Michigan

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

Nyle L. Katz publication

 Collection
Identifier: c-00634
Scope and Contents

This collection contains the memoir titled "Ox Yoke to Diesel" by Nyle L. Katz. Katz was a farmer whose family has been working the land since 1866 all while maintaining traditions of hard work, honesty, and strong family ties. The volume was copyrighted by the author in 1981.

Dates: 1981
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Orson Ingalls diary

 Collection
Identifier: c-00310
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a farm diary of Orson Ingalls of Almont, Lapeer County, Michigan, giving prices of stock and produce. The diary also contains personal notes about daily agricultural activities, weather conditions, health, church attendance, visits to friends and attendance at funerals.

Dates: 1856 - 1864
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

R. W. Choate papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00396
Scope and Contents

The collection contains an account book (1877-1895), receipts, and medicinal recipes of Choate, who operated a farm and general store in Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan.

Dates: 1877-1895, undated
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

W. C. Colbrath papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00254
Scope and Contents

This collection contains receipts and business papers of W. C. Colbrath of Genesee County, Michigan.

Dates: 1898 - 1908
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections