Autobiographical and Biographical Material
The Autobiographical and Biographical series, 1944-1975 (1 folder), contains autobiographical accounts of Dustin's life and biographical information provided by others.
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Fred Dustin papers, 1884-1975
4.5 linear feet — 1 oversize volume
Fred Dustin was a Saginaw, Michigan, building contractor, deputy state oil inspector, 1903-1905, and archaeological surveyor and writer on Michigan archaeology and history. The papers include correspondence, newspaper clippings, sketches, diaries, and record books concerning his interest in the archaeology of Michigan, including the archaeological survey of Isle Royale, 1929-1930, and the survey and mapping of the Ogemaw County Earthworks in 1931; also material relating to the history of Saginaw and to Dustin's interest in the archaeology of the Michigan Indian; and photographs. Correspondents include Wilber M. Brucker, Fred L. Crawford, Woodbridge N. Ferris, William B. Mershon, William A. Smith, Albert W. Tausend, Charles E. Townsend, Arthur J. Tuttle, Arthur H. Vandenberg, and Murray D. Van Wagoner.
The Fred Dustin Papers contain correspondence, diaries, record books, writings, field notes, photographs, and other materials that document Dustin's life and interests in Michigan archaeology and history. The papers consist of seven series: Autobiographical and Biographical, Correspondence, Archaeology, Papers and Miscellaneous, Diaries, Record Books and Ledgers, and Photographs and Scrapbook.
Correspondence
The Correspondence series, 1886-1957 and undated (1.75 linear feet), contains Dustin's incoming and outgoing correspondence. The series is arranged chronologically, with one folder of undated correspondence at the front. Correspondents include Wilber M. Brucker, Fred L. Crawford, Woodbridge N. Ferris, William B. Mershon, William A. Smith, Albert W. Tausend, Charles E. Townsend, Arthur J. Tuttle, Arthur H. Vandenberg, and Murray D. Van Wagoner (an index for these correspondents is listed at the end of this finding aid).
Archaeology
The Archaeology series, 1915-1956 and undated (0.5 linear feet), contains manuscripts, field notes, artifact lists and miscellaneous material related to Dustin's interest in the archaeology of Michigan. Of particular note are collections of manuscripts and notes related to Isle Royale and Saginaw, as well as sketches from Dustin's survey of the Ogemaw Earthworks. The series also includes field notes and manuscripts that were to be microfilmed as part of a Michigan Archaeological Society project.