Michigan Technological University Archives' Vertical Files
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Files, undated, of newspaper clippings and printed ephemera compiled by the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections in Houghton, Michigan. Includes regional historical information about Michigan's Copper Country and Michigan Technological University campus and events as well as biographical information on significant and noteworthy individuals in local history. Covers a broad range of topics in Copper Country history, including companies, Michigan Technological University, towns, buildings, events and people.
Dates
- undated
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
Extent
258.8 Cubic Feet (20 filing cabinets (80 drawers))
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Files, undated, of newspaper clippings and printed ephemera compiled by the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections in Houghton, Michigan. Includes regional historical information about Michigan's Copper Country and Michigan Technological University campus and events as well as biographical information on significant and noteworthy individuals in local history. Covers a broad range of topics in Copper Country history, including companies, Michigan Technological University, towns, buildings, events and people.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into three series.
SERIES I: BIOGRAPHICAL FILES contain material related to individuals and/or families with a connection to the Copper Country and/or Michigan Tech. Files are arranged alphabetically by surname. Alphabetical files covering a range of surnames for which individual folders were not created are also included.
SERIES II: COPPER COUNTRY VERTICAL FILES contain material related to the broader Copper Country region. Files are arranged alphabetically by subject.
SERIES III: MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY VERTICAL FILES contain files related to Michigan Tech's campus, buildings, students, staff, and faculty. Files are arranged alphabetically by subject.
General Physical Description note
258.8 cubic feet (20 filing cabinets)
- Buildings -- Michigan -- Upper Peninsula
- Business enterprises -- Michigan -- Upper Peninsula
- Cities and towns -- Michigan -- Upper Peninsula
- Clippings (Information artifacts)
- Copper mines and mining -- Michigan -- Upper Peninsula
- Houghton (Mich.)
- Michigan Technological University
- Printed ephemera
- Railroads -- Michigan -- Upper Peninsula
- Student activities -- Michigan -- Upper Peninsula
- Universities and colleges
- Upper Peninsula (Mich.)
- Title
- Michigan Technological University Archives' Vertical Files
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
- Date
- 9/13/2011
- 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