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Family histories

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 50 Collections and/or Records:

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

 Record Group
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

Clarence H. Suelter collection

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.227
Scope and Contents The collection contains information about different science programs at Michigan State University compiled by Suelter. Some of the materials are photocopies. There is substantial information relating to Robert C. Kedzie, as well as historical overviews of many natural science programs. Also included are an exhibit catalog for Sesquicentennial Celebration: The Natural Sciences at Michigan State University, 1855-2005 which Suelter created and ...
Dates: 1876 - 2014
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. The collection also includes geneological materials bor both.

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

Edward G. Read family collection

 Collection
Identifier: 00221
Scope and Content

The Edward G. Read papers contain materials related to Read, his wife, children, and relatives. Included are personal and business correspondence, recipe books, pamphlets, cards, and publications. The family papers series has a four volume set titled The Peak - Peake Family History by Cyrus Peak. The photographs include the Barber, Shepard, Read, and Peak families, as well as unidentified people and an aerial view of a farm.

Dates: 1859-1982
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Feeman family papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00243
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a copy of a land grant to Benjamin Feeman for land in Ohio (1808). It also includes genealogical notes of the Feeman family, prepared by a Benjamin Feeman's great grandson, Hyrtl Cairns Feeman, in 1976.

Dates: 1808, 1976
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Frank G. Dennis papers

 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
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

George Malcolm Trout papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.127
Scope and Content The collection consists of subject files, correspondence, and photographs pertaining to Trout's career in dairy and food science. Trout's papers contain few notes about research he did. The Personal Papers contain articles written by and about Trout, speeches, and "A Son of Lick Creek" manuscript about Trout's life (pages missing), biographical file, and thesis.The Subject Files section contains files on various topics and includes several folders of correspondence. The...
Dates: 1899 - 1986
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

George Parsons papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.189
Scope and Contents The George E. Parsons collection consists of a wide range of documents related to the dairy industry and Michigan State College (now Michigan State University). The collection has newspaper clippings discussing Parsons' accomplishments as well as other events in the world of dairy, a binder with in-depth information about the "Better Milking Clinic" that Parsons led, as well as a small group of agricultural photos. There is an Alpha Zeta fraternity pamphlet, and "A Short History of Okemos"...
Dates: 1930 - 1992
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections