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Houghton (Mich.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 288 Collections and/or Records:

Scott Turner Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-018
Abstract Collection, 1838-1972, of Scott Turner, an alumnus of the Michigan College of Mines (now Michigan Technological University) in Houghton, Michigan. Through his long career, Turner worked around the globe in various mining jobs, including managing the Arctic Coal Company in Spitsbergen (now known as Svalbard) and director of the U.S. Bureau of Mines as well as surviving the sinking of the Lusitania. He received many awards during his career, including the first-ever Distinguished Alumni Award...
Dates: 1838-1972

Seaman Family Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-166
Abstract

Collection, 1881-2018, of the Seaman family, the majority created by Arthur Edmund Seaman and Wyllys Arthur Seaman. Includes correspondence to and from the Seamans, publications by the Seamans, poetry by A. E. Seaman, research notes on various topics and miscellaneous ephemera.

Dates: 1881-2018

Seaman Mineral Museum Society Records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MTU-134
Abstract

Records, circa 1986-circa 2001, of the Seaman Mineral Museum Society, a society established to support and promote the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, located on the campus of Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. Includes correspondence, minutes, financial records, newsletters, membership lists, and other printed ephemera.

Dates: Circa 1986-Circa 2001

Shelden Avenue Historic District Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-351
Abstract

Collection, 1986, of documents, maps and forms supporting the nomination of the Shelden Avenue Historic District in Houghton, Michigan for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. Includes a facade study and a copy of the nomination form by David Snyder, sub-contractor for John Roger Johansen Architect and Isle Royale National Park Historian.

Dates: 1986

Sherman Gym / Walker Arts and Humanities Building renovation records

 Collection — Sc_box MTU 3, Folder: 8-11
Identifier: MTU-256
Abstract

Records, 1959-1983, documenting the renovation plans for the Sherman Gym / Walker Arts and Humanities Building at Michigan Technological University.

Dates: 1959-1983

Sigma Rho Fraternity Records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MTU-081
Abstract

Records, 1922-1946, of the Sigma Rho Fraternity. Includes one book of minutes from 1922 to 1946 as well as one Sigma Rho bulletin from 1930.

Dates: 1922-1946

Sigma Tau Gamma House Research Collection

 Collection — Sc_box MTU 1, Folder: 28
Identifier: MTU-086
Abstract

Collection, undated, of research on the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity house at Michigan Technological University and its former owners. Includes clippings and photocopies of research documentation, much of it compiled from the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collection.

Dates: undated

Smith and Petermann Family Collection

 Collection — Sc_box 6, Folder: 19
Identifier: MS-980
Abstract

Eight photographs, circa 1890-circa 1920, of members of the Smith and Petermann families and their residence.

Dates: circa 1890-circa 1920

Smith-Schnelle Case Commentary

 Collection — Sc_box MTU 1, Folder: 25
Identifier: MTU-066
Abstract Commentary, 1969, by Dr. Milton O. Peach, a professor of engineering mechanics at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. A dispute arose between President Ray Smith and Dr. Kenneth Schnelle as to Dr. Schnelle's fitness to teach. Includes commentary and inter-office memorandums written by Dr. Milton O. Peach, a supporter of Dr. Schnelle, agitating against the secrecy of the proceedings, structures of universities, faculty work load, compensation policy and tenure policy....
Dates: 1969

Snowdon family photographs

 Collection — Sc_box 6, Folder: 28
Identifier: MS-1017
Abstract

Twenty-nine black and white photographs and postcards, approximately 1905-1920, of the Snowdon Family of Houghton, Michigan.

Dates: approximately 1905-1920