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2 linear feet
The Lawrence A. Rubin papers document phases in the life of this author and public servant. A small collection of papers relating to his public relations work for Democratic candidates for governor in 1936 and 1940 (Frank Murphy and Murray D. Van Wagoner) was received in 1969. Additional papers came from David Rubin following his father's passing in 2010. Further additions are expected.
The collection is generally arranged chronologically with some periods in Rubin's career being more fully documented than others. There are some files relating to his public relations work for the Michigan State Highway Department prior to his World War II service. There is substantially less for his activities with the Mackinac Bridge Authority. Of importance here are copies of some of the financial instruments detailing the funding of the Bridge. Throughout his life Rubin was a writer of short stories and of journal articles about the building of the Bridge, his wartime experiences, and his affection for Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Many of these stories were written under the pseudonym of Massie Davis. These manuscripts and drafts are important because they show that Rubin always considered writing to be a part of his life.
7.4 linear feet (in 10 boxes; over 5000 postcards)
The Penrod/Hiawatha Company collection is mainly comprised of postcards, although some supplemental photographic items directed toward tourists is also included. The postcards, numbering more than 5,000, primarily are of the Michigan landscape and its towns and cities, covering every region of the state. Typical postcard themes dominate, particularly natural scenery, outdoor recreation, and shopping districts. The postcards date from the 1950s through the opening decades of the twenty-first century, although very few display copyright dates. The collection is divided into the following series.
- Non-Postcard Items (calendars, brochures, booklets): Box 1
- Non-Penrod/Hiawatha Postcards: Box 2
- Penrod/Hiawatha Postcards, 1970s-1990s: Boxes 2-5
- Penrod/Hiawatha Postcards, mid- to late 1990s: Boxes 5-6
- Penrod/Hiawatha Postcards, late 1990s-2000): Boxes 6-7
- Penrod/Hiawatha Postcards, 2001-2004: Box 8
- Penrod/Hiawatha Postcards, 2005-2014: Box 9
- Oversize and miscellaneous: Box 10
As batches of postcards are received every years, it was decided to arrange the items in blocks of time according to the date of their accession. Thus for the researcher interested in a specific city, it will be necessary to examine the listing for each of the series.
Penrod/Hiawatha Company postcard collection, 1950s-2017
7.4 linear feet (in 10 boxes; over 5000 postcards)
1 linear foot
The collection is organized into four series: Personal files, Professional files, Subject files, and Audio-Visual material.