Lake Superior Radio Club Records
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Documents found in these records include minutes of the club's meetings, copy of the by-laws and amendments, mailing list and correspondence as well as an amateur radio license.
Dates
- 1948-1960
Language
English
Access
Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.
Use
Various copying restrictions apply. Guidelines are available from Michigan Technological University Archives & Copper Country Historical Collections.
Biography
The Lake Superior Radio Club was founded in 1948 by a group of amateur radio enthusiasts in Houghton County, Michigan. The club sought to organize into one body amateur radio operators and others interested in amateur radio, further the art of amateur radio, set up an emergency radio communication system, and assist beginners in learning the Continental Morse Code and radio fundimentals. The club held a formal meeting on September 20, 1948 at the Laurium Town Hall to elect officers. Bob McKinnon was elected as the club's first president, Reino Helppi was elected to the office of vice president, and Art Kohn was elected as the treasurer/ secretary. In May 1957 club activity dropped and discussion was made to drop the formalities of the club and meet as an interested group.
Extent
0.18 Cubic Feet (1/2 manuscript box (letter size))
Abstract
Records, 1948-1960, of the Lake Superior Radio Club, a group of amateur radio enthusiasts in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Includes minutes of the club's meetings, copy of the by-laws and amendments, mailing list and correspondence as well as an amateur radio license.
Arrangement
The documents in these records are arranged by subject chronologically.
Acquisition
The by-laws, minutes, correspondence, and mailing list of the Lake Superior Radio Club of Laurium, Michigan was donated to the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections by David Wright, John Steel, and George Thurner on July 28, 1981. The lake Superior Radio Club Amateur Radio License was donated by George Thurner on March 28, 1986.
- Title
- Lake Superior Radio Club Records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elizabeth Russell, revised by Rachael Bussert.
- Date
- 3/25/2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is in 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