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University of Michigan graduate (Law 1873), Detroit businessman and historian. Corresponence, reminiscence of his time at the University of Michigan; and one portrait.

Correspondence concerning his historical activities and his interest in the class of 1873 of the University of Michigan; also a reminiscence, entitled "Preparations for college," which includes mention of suspension of Burton's entire class for misconduct in the spring of 1871; and his portrait.

Research papers on topics relating to Michigan history and the history of the University of Michigan written by students in the History Department Undergraduate Honors Program.

Student papers, 1930-1987 prepared for classes in history at the University of Michigan (primarily Michigan history class taught by Lewis G. VanderVelde, but also including research papers for classes taught by Sidney Fine and others); topics concern Michigan social and political history; Michigan biography and bibliography; and local community history.

The student papers are organized alphabetically by author in two series, which are similar in date range and topics covered. Topics of papers concern Michigan social and political history; Michigan biography and bibliography; local community history and University of Michigan history. A topical index to the papers is available in the first box of the collection.