John J. Loughray collection, 1885-2009

University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library

1150 Beal Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2113, USA

bentley.ref@umich.edu

Creator:: Loughray, John J., collector
Abstract:: John J. Loughray's collection of materials relating to the history of Northern Michigan, particularly Roscommon County and logging activity.
Extent:: 1.1 linear feet (1 box and 1 oversize folder)
Language:: English
Call Number:: 2014067 Aa 2 UAM
Authors:: Finding aid created by Chris Schunter, September 2014

Scope and Content:: The John J. Loughray collection contains photographs, postcards, printed histories, plat maps, and reminiscences relating to the history of Roscommon County, Mich., particularly Houghton Lake, Prudenville, and Roscommon as well as the logging industry. Visual materials include photographs of logging activities and locations within Northern Michigan and Loughray and his family and maps of Roscommon County. The collection also includes a documentary video, "Sawdust and Shanty Boys: Logging the Saginaw Valley White Pine," copyright 2006. The materials are arranged alphabetically by area/subject name.
Acquisition Information:: The collection was donated by John J. Loughray (donor no. 11076 ) in March 2014.
Processing information:: In preparing digital material for long-term preservation and access, the Bentley Historical Library adheres to professional best practices and standards to ensure that content will retain its authenticity and integrity. For more information on procedures for the ingest and processing of digital materials, please see Bentley Historical Library Digital Processing Note. Access to digital material may be provided either as a direct link to an individual file or as a downloadable package of files bundled in a zip file.
Accruals:: No further additions to the records are expected.
Rules or Conventions:: Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

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Subjects:: Logging -- Michigan.
Lumbering -- Michigan.
Resorts -- Michigan -- Roscommon County.
Lumber industry -- Michigan -- Roscommon County.
Formats:: Booklets.
Photographs.
Postcards.
Sketch maps.
Video recordings.
Names:: Loughray family.
Places:: Houghton Lake (Mich.)
Prudenville (Mich.)
Roscommon County (Mich.) -- Maps.

RESTRICTIONS:: The collection is open to research.
USE & PERMISSIONS:: Copyright for most of the collection is held by the Regents of the University of Michigan. Copyright for video "Sawdust and Shanty Boys: Logging the Saginaw Valley White Pine" is held by Delta College, 2006. The collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

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