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Paul LaVanway Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-061

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Papers, 1840-2011, consist of research material compiled by Paul LaVanway on topics including Keweenaw County roads and highways, Brockway Mountain Drive and Copper Country history in support of his publications. The collection includes maps, blueprints, photographs, personal interviews and photocopies from other archival collections and original documents compiled by Paul LaVanway while researching; “A History of Keweenaw County’s Roads and Highways” tracing the route of Military Road through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and “The Brockway Mountain Drive Story.” Photographs include descriptions provided by Paul LaVanway. Subjects and research topics include but are not limited to Copper Country history, transportation and roads, the Great Depression and Copper Harbor.

Dates

  • 1840-2011

Access

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

Conditions Governing Use

Various copying restrictions apply. Guidelines are available from Michigan Technological University Archives & Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biography

Paul LaVanway Sr., as of 2010, is the President and CEO of LignoTech USA Inc. at Rothschild, Wisconsin. Paul LaVanway is a summer resident of Copper Harbor Michigan, a member of the Keweenaw County Historical Society, and an amateur historian.

Extent

0.92 Cubic Feet (3 manuscript boxes; 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Papers, 1840-2011, consist of research material compiled by Paul LaVanway on topics including Keweenaw County roads and highways, Brockway Mountain Drive and Copper Country history in support of his publications.

General Physical Description note

0.92 cubic feet (3 manuscript boxes; 1 oversize folder)

Title
Paul LaVanway Papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell Revised by Emily Riippa, 7/24/2017 and Allison Neely, 02/06/2019
Date
10/16/2009
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

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

Contact:
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