Collections

The collection includes for Millbrook Lodge (3.25 cubic ft. of the records): histories, a student paper, reports, financial records, membership materials, correspondence, published materials, minute books, and miscellaneous; and for Blanchard Lodge No. 183 (Blanchard, Mich., .75 cubic ft. of the records) correspondence, officers' bonds, financial records, membership records, minutes, among other materials.

The collection includes the records of both the Blanchard and Millbrook Lodges. It is important in documenting these local organizations, but it is of particular interest because of Lewis D. Capen’s membership in the Millbrook Lodge. The collection is organized by series into Blanchard and then Millbrook Lodge materials, and then alphabetically and chronologically within each series.

The records of Blanchard Lodge No. 183 (.75 cubic ft.) includes: correspondence, 1944; membership, roster books, 1903-1939; minute books, 1923-1932; and various financial records, 1903-1930.

The records of Millbrook Level Lodge No 219 (7.25 cubic ft.) include historical background in a student paper about the records by Bradley A. Jerdon, 2001, two anniversary histories of the lodge, 1973 and 1948; and a printed Third Degree (ceremonial?) piece; various membership certificates and applications; correspondence from state and national officers and committees, other local chapters, and Lewis D. Capen, while serving in various offices, 1904-1981, undated; Ephemera, including pins and stars, 1922, undated; various members and officer lists; mortgage and lease papers; bank account statements; proclamations and resolutions; receipts, 1923-1981; various reports, 1950, (state and local) 1973-1981; a Ledger and Treasurer’s account, cash, and receipt books, 1909-1959; record and minute books, 1919-1958; membership books, 1909-1979; and various miscellaneous items.

The Indian American Student Association (IASA) of the University of Michigan serves to promote various aspects of Indian culture and heritage through an assortment of events that raise political, social, and cultural awareness. Administrative records, publicity items, event flyers, newspaper clipping, as well as audiovisual recordings of events.

The collection consists of the IASA constitution, board member listings, flyers, annual event programs, clippings from the Michigan Daily, a sound recording of music from and a video recording of the 1998 culture show interspersed with skits from members of the IASA.

This volume contains diary entries about the author's social and religious activities around southwest Indiana between August 1847 and May 1848. The author frequently commented on Catholic religious services and rituals, her acquaintances' travels, and the books that she read.

This volume (37 pages) contains diary entries about the author's social and religious activities around southwest Indiana between August 31, 1847, and May 18, 1848. Most entries concentrate on news of acquaintances, including reports of engagements, weddings, and travel, and on the author's household tasks, which included caring for a young child. The author sometimes named the books she read, occasionally recording facts gleaned from her reading of works such as Washington and His Generals and "Donovan's Adventures." Though the author did not consider herself a Roman Catholic, she attended a Catholic baptism and the consecration of the Bishop of Vincennes (October 24, 1847), both of which she described in her diary. She read works on religion and discussed religion with Catholic clergy.

This collection contains 98 receipts from 1776 for supplies given to Indians and settlers in Western Pennsylvania.

The Indian Commissioners' receipts collection consists of receipts for supplies delivered to Native Americans in Western Pennsylvania in the second half of 1776. The receipts were most often written by John Montgomery, Jasper Yeates, Thomas Walker, and John Harvie and sent to "Boreman," "Morgan" (likely George Morgan) and, on one occasion, to "Wilson." The supplies include rum, clothing items, blankets, bridles, powder and lead, salt, utensils, dyes, and other items. Some receipts contain additional notes. For instance, the September 30, 1776, receipt for a keg of rum states, "There is no living without it." The October 1 receipt notes "add 6 lb Powder & 12 Lb Lead for the Shawnese to induce them to stay till the Treaty." An undated receipt lists "4 of the largest cutter of Scalping Knives that you have in your store." The Shawnee are the only tribe mentioned by name in the receipts, but supplies may have also gone to other Native American groups.

This collection contains individual issues or short runs of 18th-20th century American newspapers, compiled from a variety of sources and donations.

The Individual Newspaper Issues Collection consists of scattered issues of a variety of American newspapers, from the 18th to the 20th century. The majority of papers are from the Northeastern United States, the Midwest, and the American South, with a few selections from other states such as Alaska, California, and Hawaii. Newspapers document items of local, national, and international news, covering a variety of topics such as agriculture, Civil War, commerce, politics and government, religion and spirituality, slavery and abolition, and women's history. Some examples of newspapers for more targeted audiences include Forlorn Hope, the first newspaper published within a prison by an incarcerated person, and The Radii, produced by Levi S. Backus for Deaf readers.

Note: This collection represents a small portion of the Clements Library's newspaper holdings, including only items that are not part of bound volumes or larger archival collections. Search the library catalog and finding aids for additional materials.

Division of the Institute of Science and Technology primarily established to provide a link between higher technology research at the University of Michigan and private industries in the State of Michigan. Transferred into the School of Business Administration and the College of Engineering's Office of Technology Transfer in the late 1980s. The record group documents the administration, history, and projects of the Industrial Development Division and includes five series: Administrative File, Historical File, Projects, Public Relations, and Reports.

The records of the Industrial Development Division measure two linear feet and range from 1960 to 1991. These materials provide particularly good documentation of some of the programs and projects run through this unit. The record group is divided into five series: Administrative File, Historical File, Projects, Public Relations, and Reports, and Publications.

Bay City, Michigan manufacturing firm; miscellaneous business papers.

The record group includes a history, financial material, and correspondence. Most of the correspondence concerning merger with McMyler-Interstate Co. of Cleveland, Ohio.

The Inez Mecusker collection includes correspondence, bills and receipts, box office statements, calling cards, contracts, a daybook, diaries, theatre patron lists, publicity materials, programs, salary lists, telegrams, theatre schedules, and sheet music related to opera singer Inez Mecusker from 1882 until 1927.

The correspondence (1882-1927) primarily consists of letters to Inez from her mother and other family members about family and friends, and to her second husband Thomas Van Osten regarding business matters. The other letters are addressed to Inez and Thomas and relate to her career, booking dates for her to perform, and other details related to business matters.

The collection also includes Inez Mecusker's copy of Elinore, or, the Border Bride from a May 1888 performance in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania.

Organization of graduate students enrolled in the Library School (later School of Information) at the University of Michigan. Records include minutes, newsletters, directories, secretary's books, and materials relating to library science.

The records of ILSSA measure 1 linear foot and are organized into three series: Administration, Miscellaneous Records, and Printed Material. The records include minutes, newsletters, directories, secretary's books, and materials relating to library science.

Includes bibliographies, brochures, bulletins, manuals, newsletters, proceedings, and reports from the Information Technology Division. Also contains publications from the Center for Information Technology Integration, Consulting and Support Services, Information Technology General Council, Merit Computer Network, Office of Administrative Systems, Information Systems and Services, Office of Instructional Technology, Telecommunications Systems, University Information Systems and User Services.

The Information Technology Division began publishing many of the Computing Center's manuals and newsletters after 1989 and 1990. Before those dates, they may be found in the publications group Computing Center Publications. After the transfer of Computing Center activities to the Information Technology Division, the researcher may find those publication in Information Technology Division Publications. Notes are made to this effect throughout the container lists. Please consult both finding aids.

The ITD Publications subgroup (5 linear feet) is divided into two series: Unit Publications and Sub-Unit Publications.