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Subseries I: Keweenaw County Clerk's Office Records, 1862 - 1906

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

The subseries contains assorted records from the Keweenaw County Clerk, primarily files on mining companies. The mining company files usually contain Michigan Annual Reports and sometimes other material, such as Articles of Association.

Dates

  • 1862 - 1906

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: 24.23 Cubic Feet (44 boxes, 1 drawer, 13 volumes)

Related Materials

MS-229, Keweenaw County Clerk's Office Records MS-701, Keweenaw County Election and School 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