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Painesdale Oral History Project
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-326
Abstract
Oral history project, 1984-1987, conducted by Lillian Tretin as part of her dissertation through the University of Michigan, "Traprock workers: the culture of work and risk at an underground copper mine, 1900-1945." Includes cassettes as well as transcriptions of the interviews of local residents of Painesdale, Michigan, a company town for the Champion Mining Company, a subsidiary of the Copper Range Company.
Dates:
1984-1987
Pastora, Pastore, Boggio, and Ricca Family History
Collection — Container: Folder 1
Identifier: MS-958
Abstract
Genealogical information, photographs, and written recollections of the Pastora, Pastore, Boggio, and Ricca families of Houghton County, Michigan.
Dates:
1922-circa 2010
Paul Hinzmann Photograph Collection
Collection — Box: 1-5
Identifier: MS-580
Abstract
Photograph collection, 1954-1982, of photographs taken by Paul Hinzmann documenting Copper Country landmarks, including mining company structures and Michigan Technological University buildings.
Dates:
1954-1982
Paul LaVanway Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-061
Abstract
Papers, 1840-2011, consist of research material compiled by Paul LaVanway on topics including Keweenaw County roads and highways, Brockway Mountain Drive and Copper Country history in support of his publications.
Dates:
1840-2011
Pearl L. Olson Zint Collection
Collection — sc_box: MS 1, Folder: 43-44
Identifier: MS-465
Abstract
Collection, 1910-1991, compiled by Frederick Zint. Includes photographs, school notebooks, confirmation certificates, and printed ephemera from his mother, Pearl L. Olson Zint. In addition, collection contains military history research documents on Michigan's Copper Country regiments including a bibliography on the 32nd Infantry Division, photocopies of several articles on the 107th Engineer Regiment and the 142nd Aero Squadron, correspondence concerning the U.S. Coast Guard vessel, YANTIC...
Dates:
1910-1991
Peggy Germain Collection
Collection — sc_box: MS 1, Folder: 37
Identifier: MS-417
Abstract
Collection, 1989, of author Peggy Germain. Two children's stories, with space on each page for children to illustrate. Copyrighted by Peggy Germain, the author is noted as Mary Kitti (which may be a pseudonym) and the series is noted as Germain Sister Series, No. 1 and No. 2. Includes "How Lake Superior Got Its Name" and "Why the Copper Country Gets So Much Snow."
Dates:
1989
Pentti Family Farm Chronology
Collection — sc_box: MS 4, Folder: 14
Identifier: MS-759
Abstract
Chronology, updated 2007, of the Pentti family and the Pentti Family Farm of Kenton, Michigan. Includes the major events in the Pentti family's history as well as the events leading up to their purchase and operation of the farm in Kenton, Michigan. Begins in 1870 when the Chicago and Northwestern Railway transferred the property to the State of Michigan and ends in 1964 with the death of Sophia Pentti. Lists births, deaths and marriages of the Pentti family as well as employment history...
Dates:
2007
Percy Ross Videotape Collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-321
Abstract
Collection, 1977-1985, of Percy Ross, a native of Laurium, Michigan and syndicated newspaper columnist and philanthropist reknowned for his goal of giving away his entire fortune. Includes videotapes with interviews by various news organizations, profiles of Percy Ross and coverage of some of his gifts and offers.
Dates:
1977-1985
Perkins and Company Store Ledgers
Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: MS-373
Abstract
Ledgers, 1864-1881, for the Perkins and Company store located in Hancock, Michigan. Includes detailed accounting of items bought by customers, inventory, profit and loss statements, and freight charges. Customers include several mining companies as well as unidentified school districts and hospitals. Two of the day books are embossed with the initials "JHS," one also has James H. Seager written on the inside cover. Seager was a local entrepreneur and general store owner in Franklin Mine and...
Dates:
1864-1881
Perkins Burnham Correspondence
Collection — sc_box: MS 3, Folder: 21
Identifier: MS-683
Abstract
Correspondence, 1859-1867, between Perkins Burnham and various members of his family as well as some unidentified business correspondence. As a clerk in a general store in Eagle Harbor, Michigan, Burnham describes to his family his job dealing with the miners from the Copper Falls Mine and the Central Mines in addition to his living quarters, meals and entertainment.
Dates:
1859-1867
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