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Series V: Keweenaw County Clerk's Office Records, 1853 - 1903

 Series

Scope and Contents

This series includes articles of association and reports of mining companies filed with the clerk, as well as bonds for township officers, naturalization records, and other county records.

Dates

  • 1853 - 1903

Language of Material

From the Collection:

English

Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biographical / Historical

Previously the northern portion of Houghton County, Keweenaw County was established in 1861. Except for 1875-1896, when Isle Royale County existed, Keweenaw County has also included the island of Isle Royale. The county clerk's office, located in the county capital of Eagle River, is responsible for maintaining county records.

Extent

From the Collection: 24 Cubic Feet (63 manuscript boxes, 8 flat boxes)

Related Materials

MS-229, Keweenaw County Clerk's Office Records MS-592, Mining Companies' Reports MS-701, Keweenaw County Election and School Records

State Records: RG 67-60-A, Records of Keweenaw County: Clerk's Office--Department of Social Welfare RG 77-106, Records of Keweenaw County: Clerk's Office--Treasurer's Office RG 96-219, Keweenaw County Naturalization Records

Repository Details

Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository

Contact:
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton 49931 U.S.A. US