Richard M. Hoar Correspondence
Collection Scope and Content Summary
This collecion includes correspondence pertaining to Richard M. Hoar's business with his brother, J. Hoar & Brother, a general merchandise business, as well as other business related correspondence, bills and receipts. Also includes correspondence from his capacity as a member of the Michigan state legislature and Houghton town official.
Dates
- 1859-1910
Language of Material
English
Conditions Governing 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.
Extent
0.35 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box (letter size))
Abstract
Correspondence, 1859-1910, received and sent by Richard M. Hoar, a prominent early citizen of Houghton, Michigan. Includes correspondence pertaining to his business with his brother, J. Hoar & Brother, a general merchandise business, as well as other business related correspondence, bills and receipts. Also includes correspondence from his capacity as a member of the Michigan state legislature and Houghton town official.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into three series: 1. Business Enterprises, 2. Political and Community Involvement, and 3. Legal and Financial Documentation.
Acquisition
The correspondence, bills, and receipts of Richard M. Hoar were donated to the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections by Carlos Wenberg on November 16, 1988.
Separated Materials
The following materials were separated from this collection: MTU-015 Trailertown Collection, MS-064 Copper Country Boat Club Collection, MS-066 Snow Removal Photograph Collection, MS-067 Carlos Wenberg Collection.
- Title
- Richard M. Hoar Correspondence
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elizabeth Russell, revised by Rachael Bussert.
- Date
- 6/16/2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding provided by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Repository Details
Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository