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Lumber and lumbering -- Michigan -- Upper Peninsula

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Akogibing Research Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-620
Abstract

Research papers, undated, created and compiled by Marko Lulich used in writing the book, "Akogibing, at, in, from, or to the Lake Called Akogib." Includes handwritten notes, excerpts from other sources, maps, newspaper articles and photographs. The main focus of the collected documents is Michigan's Lake Gogebic region, but some surrounding towns are included as well.

Dates: undated

David Doss Collection on Sparrow-Kroll Lumber Company

 Collection — Sc_box 6, Folder: 11
Identifier: MS-965
Abstract

Collection, 1895-1913, of newspaper clippings and photographs pertaining to the Sparrow-Kroll Lumber Company of Kenton, Michigan.

Dates: 1895-1913

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

Sturgeon River Lumber Company Records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-106
Abstract

Records, 1873-1902, of the Sturgeon River Lumber Company of Hancock, Michigan. Includes articles of incorporation, minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors and minutes of the stockholders meetings.

Dates: 1873-1902

Swande Godell Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-585
Abstract

Collection, 1912-1978, of Swande Godell of Chassell, Michigan. Includes biographical and genealogical material as well as personal and business correspondence, field notebooks, logging camp account books and Chassell Lumber Company records.

Dates: 1912-1978

The Stenson Collection of Walter S. Prickett Papers

 Collection — Box 1-38
Identifier: MS-789
Abstract

Papers, 1868; 1886-1937, of Walter S. Prickett, a resident and farmer in Sidnaw, Michigan. The majority of this collection is correspondence, but also includes maps, land deeds, farm reports and documents as well as articles and clippings.

Dates: 1868; 1886-1937; Majority of material found within 1899 - 1937

Upper Great Lakes Timber, Inc. Records

 Collection — Box 1-3
Identifier: MS-809
Abstract Records, 1968-1974, of the Upper Great Lakes Timber, Inc., a consortium of forestry leaders formed to work on timber industry issues, including product field testing, cooperative work with small landowners, and other business issues. Its formation led to the Timberman Association, a trade association to represent forestry businesses, and the Michigan Forest Association, focused on the special needs of forest land owners. Records include minutes, reports, employment applications, and other...
Dates: 1968-1974