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Copper Country (Mich.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 42 Collections and/or Records:

Michigan Technological University Student Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MTU-036
Abstract

Papers, circa 1980 and ongoing, of students at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. Includes papers from the Department of Social Sciences and the Department of Humanities. Paper topics include local history of Michigan's Copper Country and aspects of campus history.

Dates: Circa 1980-

NAMI Keweenaw Area Records

 Collection — Box 1-2
Identifier: MS-060
Abstract

Records, 1989-2018, of NAMI Keweenaw Area.

Dates: 1989-2018

Quincy Mining Company and Huron Mining Company Photograph Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-794
Abstract

Photograph collection, undated, featuring glass plate negatives of the Quincy Mining Company in Hancock, Michigan and the Huron Mining Company in Houghton, Michigan. Both mine and mill sites are depicted, as well as other Copper Country locations.

Dates: undated

Records of Houghton County Soldiers and Sailors in Service in the Great War

 Collection — Box 1-5
Identifier: MS-1031
Abstract

Records, approximately 1919, documenting Houghton County servicemen who served during World War I.

Dates: approximately 1919

Sedlar family World War II scrapbook

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-1000
Abstract

Scrapbook, 1941-1945, belonging to Margaret Augustine documenting Copper Country servicemen serving overseas during World War II.

Dates: 1941-1945

State of Michigan Sesquicentennial Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-852
Abstract Papers, 1986-1987, about the celebrations in the Copper Country for Michigan's sesquicentennial, compiled by Clarence J. Monette, a local historian and resident of Lake Linden, Michigan. The Copper Country Sesquicentennial Coordinating Agency was composed of leaders in industry, history, religion, politics, and education. The Agency had official recognition to act as the clearinghouse for the 150th celebrations. Includes correspondence, photographs, planning documents, grant applications,...
Dates: 1986-1987

The Ventures Group, Inc. Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MTU-020
Abstract

Records, 1987-1992, related to the Ventures Group Inc. activities and the legal investigation into the activities of the organization and its leaders. Includes newspaper clippings, correspondence and documents.

Dates: 1987-1994

Thomas Howe Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-936
Abstract

Papers, 1852-2011, documenting the life of Thomas Howe, his family, and descendants, including original handwritten materials.

Dates: 1852-2011; Majority of material found within 1852 - 1869

Upper Peninsula Hockey Scrapbooks

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-778
Abstract

Scrapbooks, 1934-1952, of newspaper clippings of semi-professional hockey leagues in Michigan's Copper Country and Upper Peninsula.

Dates: 1934-1952

Walter G. Swart Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-144
Abstract

Papers, 1904-1911, of Walter G. Swart, a mining engineer associated with the American Zinc, Lead and Smelting Company. Includes correspondence between Swart and Calumet and Hecla Mining Company, as well as reports to stockholders for companies in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, including Calumet and Hecla Mining Company, Osceola Consolidated Mining Company and Seneca Mining Company.

Dates: 1904-1911