Paul LaVanway Papers
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