 
Michigan State University - University Archives and Historical Collections
0.1 cubic feet (5 folders, 3 volumes).
The Jacob Gerrish papers consist of diaries, deeds, correspondence, and receipts. Gerrish, who lived in New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan, kept five diaries during the years 1836-1850. He used the diaries to record his work as a carpenter and blacksmith, his dealings with lumber and land, daily expenses, religious and social activities, and weather conditions. The collection also contains a transcription of the diaries, made by E. S. Sherwood in 1916. In addition, the collection contains deeds and tax receipts for land in Berrien and Van Buren Counties, Michigan, and LaPorte County, Indiana, which Gerrish bought and sold over the years. It includes an undated list of land he owned in Michigan and Indiana, and an official list of all his deeds registered in Berrien County.
Michigan State University - University Archives and Historical Collections
0.4 cubic feet.
The collection consists of essays written by Marjorie Kersting's grandmother, Ann Eliza Aldrich Melton, and compiled into the book, "Bringing in the Sheaves: A True Story of Pioneer Days" in 1978. Also included is unpublished material including Melton's schoolwork from the 1860s of compositions, penmanship exercises and prose, and a song, letter, and essay by an unknown author.
Michigan State University - University Archives and Historical Collections
0.1 cubic feet (1 folder).
The collection contains one letter, dated October 11, 1908, from Emery Sherwood to his mother describing student life at Michigan State University. The topics include expenses, class rush, and the University of Michigan football game and the celebration afterward.
Michigan State University - University Archives and Historical Collections
1.0 cubic feet.
This collection contains the papers of Dutton & Williams Bankers in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Included are bank and account statements of various concerns, cancelled checks from Eaton County Bank, the banking house of Dutton & Williams, and the City National Bank for the years 1872-1877 and notices of deposit written on postcards for the years 1874-1876.
Michigan State University - University Archives and Historical Collections
0.2 cubic feet.
The Dunks family papers consist primarily of correspondence addressed to Oliver Dunks of Detroit and Coldwater, Michigan, the bulk of which is dated in the 1860s. The letters discuss business, agriculture, and social activities in Southern Michigan. Several also deal with important aspects of the Civil War period, such as "Copperhead" feeling in the North, the election of 1864, and Lincoln's assassination. Of particular interest are letters from Julius Dunks discussing the presidential election returns in November, 1864 (folder 5); and letters dated April, 1865 describing memorial events in Detroit following Lincoln's death (folder 8). A letter from John Hughes describes oil well drilling in Venago County, Pennsylvania in 1865 (folder 8). Also included are several letters from E.O. Burton, a student at Olivet College, discussing college life and activities (1864-1865). Other documents in the collection include an announcement of a political rally at Coldwater, Michigan (1864) and ... Read More
Michigan State University - University Archives and Historical Collections
0.1 cubic feet (1 folder).
The Frederick Bourns papers contain several certificates recording the elections of trustees for the First Presbyterian Society of Vassar, Michigan, of which Bourns was an elder. Also included are eligibility lists for Civil War military service, submitted to Bourns by various townships in Tuscola County, Michigan.
Michigan State University - University Archives and Historical Collections
0.1 cubic feet (3 folders)
The collection consists of records from the architectural firm of Donaldson and Meier relating to the building of Beaumont Tower. The materials include original plans, structural calculations, drawings of plaques, a blueprint map of the circle area of campus, and photographs. The photographs include an image of the laying the cornerstone, images of the tower in various stages of completion, Donaldson in front of the tower, dedication day, and dedication day with student body.
Michigan State University - University Archives and Historical Collections
0.1 cubic feet (2 folders).
This collection contains four publications from October 10, 1991 to November 21, 1991. The publication includes articles ranging from affirmative action and political correctness to Michigan State University sports and popular campus destinations. All articles are written by MSU students and staff.
Michigan State University - University Archives and Historical Collections
0.1 cubic feet (1 folder)
The Alpha Epsilon Phi records consist of a housemother's manual from 1957. This manual outlines the duties and responsibilities of the housemother which includes advising the chapter, advising individual members, and maintaining the house. The manual contains guidelines for members on proper etiquette with regards to the housemother. The collection also contains one photograph of an event.
Michigan State University - University Archives and Historical Collections
0.33 cubic feet.
This collection consists of personal letters and correspondence of S.H. Person while serving his term in Washington, D.C. for the particular period 1931-1933. There is a great amount of material on the prohibition issue giving various points of views. One article, December 17, 1932, gave reasons why prohibition should be supported and enforced by American industry. There are other various bills and articles relating to and about prohibition and the depression. The bulk of the collection centers around Person's correspondence with his two close friends and advisors, Frank Young and Colonel Alger.

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