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Reminiscences, circa 1909-circa 1937, of Alfred Nicholls, a Cornish miner who emigrated to Michigan's Copper Country in 1882. Includes stories of the life of the Cornish immigrant at Central Mine and Calumet. Some may be copies of his regular newspaper stories about Central Mine and his romantic look at the town in its working days.

Abstract Papers, 1897-circa 1999, of Alfred Nicholls, Cornish emigrant to Central Mine, Michigan. Includes theater playbills and photographs for the Calumet Theatre's production of "Princess Bonnie," starring Nicholls' daughter, Mildred, as Bonnie and Red Jacket Opera House's production of "The Grand Duchess." Other photographs include the Central Mine reunion, the Central Mine coronet band and family photographs. Also included is a photocopy from "The Cornish Overseas" by Philip Payton on the Upper...

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A collection of research papers prepared by former Calumet High School Principal, R. Charles Stetter, concerning the Central Mine in Keweenaw County, Michigan. Includes photographs, photocopies, research notes, clippings and manuscript documents.

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Records, 1877-1890, of the Central School in Central Mine, Michigan. Census book records the number of children ages 5-19 in the school district, listing their names and their ages annually.

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Collection, 1893-1901, compiled by Dr. Clarence Bennetts. Includes programs and invitations for receptions and dances by the Calumet Light Guard, programs and invitations to various fraternal organizations, church groups and a wedding, a commencement program for Calumet High School, newspaper clippings on Central Mine and a photocopy of John R. Bennetts' journal containing information on the Bennetts and Rosewarne families and the people of Central Mine.

Abstract Collection, 1832-2008, of the Grace United Methodist Church in Houghton, Michigan. Includes a wide variety of records, such as sacramental documents, minutes of committees, church newsletters and bulletins, and materials gathered for church anniversaries and historical publications. The collection also contains records from other Methodist church in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula which have closed and/or merged with Grace United Methodist Church, including those at Central Mine, Dollar Bay,...

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Collection, circa 1970-2005, of the Keweenaw County Historical Society, an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Michigan’s Keweenaw County.

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Audio recordings, circa 1973-1978, containing oral histories from Copper Country residents, copies of broadcasts on the area, and Central Mine reunions.

Abstract Collection, 1951-1995, about the "Yesteryear House" in Central Mine, Michigan, a mine clerk's house that was first rented, and then bought and restored by the Stetter family. It was opened to the public for tours while still maintained as a summer residence for the family. Includes several leases between Reuben Stetter and the Calumet and Hecla Consolidated Copper Company, promotional material for the house, a register for visitors, photograph albums, and historic research as well as...