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Records, 2012-2013, of the Copper Country Survey, a historic preservation project which surveyed above-ground structures and historic resources in Keweenaw, Houghton, and Ontonagon counties as well as northwestern Baraga county. The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission oversaw the survey.

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The data book, 1916-1917, containing smelting data of the Copper Range Mining Company. Also included is transcription and analysis (12 pages) of the data book completed by Karl Rundman.

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Collection, 1978-2010, of Larry Lankton, Professor Emeritus of History in the Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological University. Materials extensively document Lankton’s career and research into the copper mines of the western Upper Peninsula, both during his professorial tenure and his time with the Historic American Engineering Record.

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Collection, 1988-2001, of documents relating to the development and establishment of Mount Bohemia as a ski resort near Lac La Belle, Michigan. Includes local newsletters, economic development plans for the area, weather and environmental reports, and an early resort plan and brochure.

Abstract Weather data, 1968-1978, from the National Weather Service in Houghton County, Michigan. Includes daily hourly and weekly surface weather observations including sky and ceiling observations, visibility, temperatures, atmospheric pressure, wind speed and direction as well as a summaries of the hourly readings with maximum and minimum temperatures, snow falls, snow depth, etc. Also includes United States Department of Commerce Weather Bureau (precursor to the National Weather Service)...

Abstract Collection, 1957-1974, of school surveys given to students in the Ontonagon, Michigan high school system by individuals at Michigan State University. These surveys contain personal information, opinions and community views of high school students. There are also follow-up surveys for the same students, several years later. Includes instructions, survey booklets, data collections, code keys, and overall plans of the project. Since this collection contains personal information, much of it is...

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Papers, 1962-2014, belonging to Wendel Johnson documenting his research and tenure studying wildlife on Isle Royale, Michigan.