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Collection, circa 1966-circa 1978, of Congressman Philip E. Ruppe, a former politician from Michigan and a native of Laurium, Michigan. Collection documents his role in Congress and consist of correspondence from constituents, statements on Upper Peninsula issues, tapes and memorabilia.

Abstract Papers, 1932, about the copper tariff of 1932, a protectionist measure to support the copper producers in the United States. Includes a statement to stockholders of copper mining companies from A. E. Peterman, the attorney for the Calumet and Hecla Consolidated Copper Company, encouraging them to support the tariff and contact their members of Congress. Also includes a brochure, "Some facts about copper and its need for tariff protection," prepared by A. E. Peterman with support from copper...

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Collection, circa 1980-circa 1995, of Stanley J. Dyl, a longtime resident of Calumet, Michigan and curator of the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum at Michigan Technological University. Contains planning documents for the establishment of the Keweenaw National Historical Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula as well as exploratory studies on alternatives to a national park. Including correspondence, minutes from various local organizations, newsletters, clippings, legislation, and paperwork.

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Records, 1985-1990, produced by the Michigan Radioactive Waste Control Committee including minutes of meetings, published reports and state legislation relating to the selection of sites for storage of radioactive waste in Michigan in conjunction with the Midwest Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact, comprised of member states Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri and Iowa.

Abstract Papers, 1978-1982, compiled by the Upper Peninsula Federation of Landowners, a non-profit organization in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, founded in 1974. Includes copies of the original Kutak, Rock and Huie versions of Michigan's House Bill 4706, "Legislative Proposal for the Organization and Financing of Forest Development Districts in Michigan" an analysis of the bill by the Department of Natural Resources, copies of the Commercial Forest Act amendments of 1981 and Forest Improvement Act of...