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Railroads -- History -- Michigan -- Upper Peninsula

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Copper Range Railroad Company distribution of payroll records

 Collection — Folder 1-2
Identifier: MS-1034
Abstract

Distribution of payroll records, 1920, 1926, of the Copper Range Railroad Company.

Dates: 1920-1926

Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad Buildings Engineering Field Notes

 Collection — Sc_box MS 3, Folder: 37
Identifier: MS-730
Abstract

Engineering field notes, circa 1916, from the Interstate Commerce Commission Bureau of Valuation's survey of railroad structures. Includes photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of building survey sheets with descriptions, photographs and floor and elevation plans of buildings owned by the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad, such as the depot in Calumet originally constructed by the Mineral Range Railroad.

Dates: Circa 1916

H. Kenneth Hamar Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-443
Abstract

Collection, 1850-1934, compiled by H. Kenneth Hamar. Contains a history of Chassell, Michgan and records from various lumber companies of Michigan's Upper Peninsula including Hamar Land and Lumber Company, Worcester Lumber Company and the Sawyer-Goodman Lumber Company as well as land grant certificates, Houghton Chassell and Southwestern Railroad papers and various correspondence.

Dates: 1850-1934

John F. Campbell Photograph Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-632
Abstract

Photograph collection, circa 1892-circa 1912, compiled by John F. Campbell. Includes images of Copper Country railroads, particularly the Quincy and Torch Lake Railroad.

Dates: Circa 1892-Circa 1912

Nathan O. Lawton Papers

 Collection — Box 1-3
Identifier: MS-801
Abstract

Papers, circa 1910-circa 1949, of Nathan O. Lawton, a graduate of the Michigan Mining School (now Michigan Technological University) in Houghton, Michigan, and a practicing mining engineer.

Dates: Circa 1910-Circa 1949

Reverend Herman Page Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-082
Abstract Collection, 1870-1996; 2005, compiled by Reverend Herman Page on the history of Michigan's Copper Country with a particular focus on Copper Country railroads. This collection covers most of the railroads of the Copper Country including the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway, the Mineral Range Railroad, and the Hancock and Calumet Railroad as well as information on various mining companies and locations in the Copper Country. Includes glass plate negatives, photographs, clippings,...
Dates: 1870-1996; 2005; Majority of material found within 1870 - 1996

Wesley Perron Railroad Collection

 Collection — Box 1-2
Identifier: MS-447
Abstract

Collection, 1865-1987, compiled by Wesley E. Perron, an avid railroad enthusiast and Marquette, Michigan resident. Includes photographs, information and clippings about numerous area railroad companies, particularly the Copper Range Railroad and the Mineral Range Railroad.

Dates: 1865-1987