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Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region Survey Photograph Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-851

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Photograph collection, 1994, of the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region, a regional planning support program for the western six counties of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Includes photographs and slides in support of an economic diversification study of the Forest Interior Heritage Area in Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula, specifically logging sites, copper mines and mining sites, agricultural sites, and Native American sites.

Dates

  • 1994

Access

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

Biography

Since 1968 the staff of the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region office (WUPPDR) has been providing general planning support to the western six counties of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula through its many programs, projects and services. While the programs are quite diverse, all support WUPPDR's mission: to foster stable and diversified economies in the Western Upper Peninsula. WUPPDR also serves as the regional clearinghouse for federal and state funded programs. Through this role, WUPPDR enhances intergovernmental coordination and encourages opportunities for public comment on projects of regional significance.

Extent

0.56 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Photograph collection, 1994, of the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region, a regional planning support program for the western six counties of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Title
Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region Survey Photograph Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell Revised by Lindsay Hiltunen
Date
June 30, 2011
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is in English

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