Series 5, Records of Albert Brockway, 1902-1918
Collection Scope and Content Summary
MS-016 contains correspondence, financial records and legal records of Daniel Brockway's many land and business ventures throughout the Great Lakes region, particularly the activity of several stores Brockway operated with his son, Albert A. Brockway, under the partnership D.D. Brockway & Son. The collection also includes records of several mining enterprises with which Brockway was involved, as well as personal records of several other members of Brockway's extended family.
Dates
- 1902-1918
Language of Material
English
Conditions Governing Access
Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.
Biographical Note
Albert A. Brockway (1847-1934) was an active partner in the various stores operated by Daniel Brockway & Son, regularly overseeing all activities while his father was traveling. He also held several public offices, including the Treasurer's seats in Keweenaw County and Clifton Township. After the dissolution of the partnership in 1896, and Daniel’s subsequent death in 1899, Albert resided in Lake Linden.
Extent
From the Collection: 7.02 Cubic Feet (16 manuscript boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository