Abstract The Huron Mining Company constructed a dam to provide power for their stamp mill around 1863. On January 1, 1884, the dam suddenly burst, destroying two homes and killing six people. A committee, which included Houghton County Clerk Thomas D. Meads, was formed to search for bodies and provide aid to victims. The collection consists of a list of people who searched for bodies after the dam collapse and various payment notes. The material was created by Thomas D. Meads, either as a member...