Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region Records
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