Papers, 1905-2019, of Dana Richter, former faculty member of Michigan Technological University’s School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, local Copper Country historian, and long-time member of the Copper Country Audubon. Included in the collection are newspaper articles, certificates and awards; letters of appreciation, lists of course, etc. related to Richter’s work in the School of Forestry as well as material related to his work with the Audubon Club.

Also included are three black and white photographs of Quincy Mine no. 2 shafthouse, as well as research material and papers written about local Copper Country topics. Included are reproduced primary sources and articles pertaining to the Finnish Farmers Association and Finnish Farmers' Milling Company of Houghton County. Items in the collection include copies of capital stock certificates, legal papers for both groups, and topographical maps showing the location of the latter organization’s mill. Also present are two articles written by Dana Richter in 2016 on the activities of these Finnish farmers--especially those associated with the mill--and copies of other reminiscent pieces from the Daily Mining Gazette.