Collection, 1788-1857, assembled by Erastus Hurd consists of one military commission from 1788 as well as papers related to the Charter Oak Mining Company. These papers include articles of association, Hurd's contract to provide maps, notes and a report on mining prospects in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, instructions for Hurd to act as an agent for the Charter Oak Mining Company and a list of stockholders and eight stock certificates for stock owned by Hurd.

Papers, 1913-1956, compiled by Eloise Liddicoat, pertaining to the Williams, Engstrom, and Liddicoat families of Kearsarge, Michigan. Includes birth certificates, diplomas, marriage certificates, Army and Coast Guard commissions and discharges, photographs, and clippings as well as genealogical information.