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Records of Houghton County Soldiers and Sailors in Service in the Great War

 Collection — Box: 1-5
Identifier: MS-1031

Scope and Contents

Records, approximately 1919, documenting Houghton County servicemen who served during World War I. Documents include the name, town, and address for each individual; as well as sections for personal information, war record, and family information. The personal information sections include date and location of birth, death information when applicable, parents' names, nationality, race, and occupation before and after the war. War record information includes date and location of first encampment; rank, company, and regiment; as well as transfers, promotions, and discharge information. Family information includes spaces for marriage and child information.

Dates

  • approximately 1919

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

2.03 cubic feet (5 manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Records, approximately 1919, documenting Houghton County servicemen who served during World War I.

Title
Records of Houghton County Soldiers and Sailors in Service in the Great War
Status
Completed
Author
Allison Neely
Date
09/30/2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Materials are 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