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Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region Records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-101

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Records, circa 1977-circa 1981, of the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region, located in Houghton, Michigan. Includes a master list of sites in the western Upper Peninsula that are included on the National Register of Historic Places as well as survey materials and nomination forms for Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton and Ontonagon counties.

Dates

  • Circa 1977-Circa 1981

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

0.35 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box (letter size))

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Records, circa 1977-circa 1981, of the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region, located in Houghton, Michigan. Includes a master list of sites in the western Upper Peninsula that are included on the National Register of Historic Places as well as survey materials and nomination forms for Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton and Ontonagon counties.

General Physical Description note

0.35 cubic feet1 manuscript box (letter size)

Processing History

Elizabeth Russell, June 21, 2010; revised by Lindsay Hiltunen, January 8, 2021

Title
Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region Records
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell, revised by Lindsay Hiltunen
Date
June 21, 2010
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
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