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Trailertown -- Michigan -- Houghton

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Michigan Technological University Reminiscences

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MTU-205
Abstract

Reminiscences, 1947-1999, of graduates of Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. Compiled by the Michigan Technological Archives in 1999, includes memories of life at what was then the Michigan College of Mining and Technology in the late 1940s to the early 1950s as well as articles and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1947-1999

Trailertown Collection

 Collection — Sc_box MTU 1, Folder: 2-3
Identifier: MTU-015
Abstract

Collection, circa 1950-circa 1960, on the Garnet Hill Trailer Park in Houghton, Michigan, also known as "Trailertown." With housing shortages at the college, and no married housing, the trailer park was used by Michigan Technological University students from the 1940s through the 1960s. Includes photographs, scrapbook pages and reminiscences from past residents.

Dates: Circa 1950-Circa 1960