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Michigan
Historical Center - Home of the Michigan Historical Museum
System, State Archives, Records Management, State Historic Preservation
Office, Michigan History Magazine and the Office of the State Archaeologist.
Site contains links to all agencies, directions, and events.
1873
General History of the State of Michigan - From the Making
of America series,the complete text of an 1873 history of the state
with biographies, portraits and illustrations. Compiled by Charles
Tuttle.
1895 Atlas Michigan
Page - Historic map of Michigan with an index by city and
county.
Caroline
Kirkland's "A New Home..." - Caroline Kirkland
was a Michigan pioneer in the 1830s who wrote about her experiences.
Her books were well received both in literary and popular circles.
This is a partial online text of her most popular book. Contains
a link to a brief biography of her.
Chandler,
Zachariah--NSH Statue - Biography of Senator Chandler and
portrait of statue donated to the U.S.Capitol by the State of Michigan.
Clarke Historical
Library Central Michigan University On-Line Resources -
In depth on-line resource with full texts of Local Historic Resources,
on-line exhibits about Michigan, bibliographies of library historic
materials, and professional advice.
GM
Auto History Flint UAW Sitdown Strike 1936-1937 - United
Auto Worker UAW General Motors Flint Sitdown Strike 1936-37 history
links. First labor agreement, labor book bibliography. Flint Michigan
auto and labor history and research resources.
Governors
of Michigan - A guide to the papers in the Bentley Library
includes an introduction, a list of Governors from 1837-1991, and
a description of the papers.
H-Michigan
- H-Net discussion group dedicated to the study of the history of
the state of Michigan. Features subject overview, archives, calendar,
syllabi, organizations, time lines, symbols, exhibitions, links
to related lists and resources, search, and subscription details.
Historical
Documents Related to Michigan Laws - Complete text of the
states 1835,1850,and 1908 constitution, as well as the Government
of the Northwest Territory.
Insiders'
Guide to Michigan's Traverse Bay History - Contains history
of the northwest region. Chapters include the original Michiganders,
exploration, war, lumbering, agriculture, and tourism.
Life
Along the Manitou Passage / The Age of Schooners
- An educational tour of this vital Lake Michigan shipping passage
complete with 1912 nautical chart and historical and modern day
photos.
Lumbering
In Michigan - From Michigan Epic, the history of the Lumbering
Industry. Contains biographies, overview, photograph archives, and
multi media files.
Lumberman's
Monument - Erected in 1931 as a memorial to the lumbermen
that harvested Michigan's white pine in the 1800's, the statue overlooks
the Au Sable River. Photograph and link to the names of contributors.
Memorial
On Line Library ~ Michigan Selections - Contains historic
plat maps for some counties, the 12th Michigan Infantry book, and
1912 School for the Deaf book.
Michigan
Facts and History - Much information in sections including
Michigan through the years, fast facts, some famous Michiganians,
maps, authors and illustrators, genealogy tools, and the Michigan
quarter.
Michigan
Governors - Historical list of Governors from the Northwest
Territory to the present. Includes dates, party, and links to biographical
information.
Michigan
Historical Collections - A division of the Bentley Historical
Library, that collects, processes, and makes available for research
unpublished and published materials relating to Michigan history.
Michigan
Historical Markers - This is a survey of the designated
historic sites in Michigan which have an historical marker. It contains
the marker text and a site photograph of more than 1250 historical
sites. It is a non-commercial, educational site not affiliated with
the State of Michigan.
Michigan
History - From the Michigan Manual published by the state
legislature, contains a brief history, Conventions of Assent, and
a Chronology.
Michigan
History Magazine - This week in Michigan history, overview
of the current issue, index, subscription information, and history
e-store.
Michigan's
History Calendar - A day by day look at historic events
in Michigan for each month.
Mining
History - From Michigan Tech, mining history plus photographs
from college of mines, mine shafts of Michigan, and mining history
links.
Northwest
Ordinance; July 13, 1787 - From the Avalon Project, text
of the ordinance that governed the Old Northwest Territory, including
Michigan.
RRHX
Internet Railroad History Museum of Michigan - Provide historical
information on the formation and operation of Michigan's Railroads,
from the early 1830's to date with charts, facts, photographs, and
links.
Records
on Exhibit - From the State Archives of Michigan, online
samples of many documents and photographs in their holdings. It
includes the 1835 Constitution, an 1839 tourist map, a letter from
Gen. Grant, and many photographs.
Stevens
Thomson Mason - Mason was the first governor of Michigan.
This article provides a biography from the state History, Arts and
Libraries Agency.
Water
Winter Wonderland - Historic theatres and drive-ins, speedways
and drag strips, amusement parks, hotels and motels.
Zachariah
Chandler (1813-1879) - Biography and photographs of Michigan's
Civil War Senator.
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