Houghton Post Office Collection
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Collection, 1905-1953, from the Houghton Post Office in Houghton, Michigan. Includes copies of newspaper articles concerning the Houghton Post Office, postal rates, employees of the postal service and other related history.
Dates
- 1905-1953
Access
Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.
Biography
The first Houghton Post Office was established on March 24, 1846 with Nicholas D. Meniotier as its first postmaster. The second Houghton Post Office was established on May 22, 1852 with William W. Henderson as its first postmaster.
Extent
0.18 Cubic Feet (1/2 manuscript box (letter size))
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection, 1905-1953, from the Houghton Post Office in Houghton, Michigan. Includes copies of newspaper articles concerning the Houghton Post Office, postal rates, employees of the postal service and other related history.
General Physical Description note
0.18 cubic feet1/2 manuscript box (letter size)
Processing History
Elizabeth Russell,3/23/2010
- Title
- Houghton Post Office Collection
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
- Date
- 3/23/2010
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository