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Politics and government.

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 42 Collections and/or Records:

Bart Stupak Interview Transcript

 Digital Record
Identifier: https://archives.nmu.edu/CUPS%20Transcripts/Stupak_Bart.pdf
Dates: 2017-10-07
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives

John Boyd letters

 Collection — Box 26-07-04
Identifier: MSS-019
Scope and Contents note

This collection contains three letters written in 1927, 1930, and 1932 from John Boyd in Barcelona, Spain to his cousin Frank Ellison of Marquette, Michigan. The letters include description of life and politics in Barcelona post-World War I; Mussolini and fascism; economics and world depression; predictions concerning war; "talkie films" including the movie, "The Broadway Melody"; and family matters.

Dates: 1927-1932
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / John Boyd letters

City of Ishpeming records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-373
Scope and Contents

MSS-373 consists of records from the city of Ishpeming, Michigan. The records are a mixture of loose papers and ledgers and cover various aspects of city government from the 1880s through the early 1950s.

Dates: 1880 - 1945
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / City of Ishpeming records

City of Marquette annual reports

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-135
Scope and Contents Note

This collection contains end of fiscal year reports and audit reports by the different units and departments for the City of Marquette, Michigan. Of interest to the researcher is information provided on early businesses, individuals, and organizations with which the City did business and/or contributed to/supported, such as schools, the public library, and Departmental Reports. The collection's materials range in date from 1899 to 1962.

Dates: 1899 - 1962
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / City of Marquette annual reports

City of Marquette, City Commission minutes

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-199
Summary/Abstract The City of Marquette, City Commission minutes contain thirteen bound volumes and eleven boxes of minutes, 1868-1993. The minutes contain information on the topics of city elections, city ordinances, street repair, construction and building permits, gaming, liquor bonds, public utilities, bills paid to the city, and public health. Reports are recorded from the Commission on Finance and Taxation; Commission on Police, Claims, and Grievances; Commission on Streets, Bridges, Sewer and Public...
Dates: 1868 - 1993; Majority of material found within 1868 - 1993; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1993
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / City of Marquette, City Commission minutes

Raymond F. Clevenger papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-399
Content Description This collection consists of correspondence and other papers of Raymond F. Clevenger, Democratic Congressman from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, from 1965-1967. The correspondence and other materials relate to Mr. Clevenger’s personal, political, and professional life as a lawyer in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In addition to Democratic politics, congressional affairs, and the 1956 Democratic Convention, there is material relating to the Michigan State Police Red Squad, the proposal and establishment...
Dates: 1953 - 2000
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / Raymond F. Clevenger papers

Connie Binsfeld papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-081
Scope and Contents note This collection documents the political career of former Lieutenant Governor Connie Binsfeld as the Lieutenant Governor of Michigan from 1991 to 1998. The collection also contains material from Lt. Gov. Binsfeld's political career as a county commissioner, state representative, and state senator. However, the bulk of the collection covers the period from 1991 to 1998. Subjects of particular note include Lt. Gov. Binsfeld's work on "culture war" issues, child welfare and adoption, and...
Dates: 1989 - 1998
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / Connie Binsfeld papers

County of Marquette, County Commission Minutes

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: M17-18
Dates: 1852 - 2005
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives

County of Marquette, County Commission Minutes

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-176
Abstract

MSS-176 consists of meeting minutes and agendas created by the Marquette County Board of Commissioners from regular, special, and committee meetings from 1852 through 2005. The records in this collection document the political, economic, and environmental history of Marquette County, Michigan.

Dates: 1852-2005
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / County of Marquette, County Commission Minutes

Ely Township records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-388
Scope and Contents

MSS-388 consists of records from Ely Township. The records are mainly ledgers. One box contains ledgers from the Ely School District; the other three boxes concern the running of Ely Township, including ledgers with board meeting minutes, financial records, and township audit reports.

Dates: 1880 - 2000
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / Ely Township records

Fillmore C.F. Earney papers

 Collection — Box 06-01-01
Identifier: MSS-186
Scope and Contents Note

This collection is comprised of some of the professional publications of Dr. Fillmore C.F. Earney. The collection's focus is on mining and mineral resources. Of particular note is the report entitled "Marquette County Growth Impact Study (1975)." This report examines the impact of mining operations by the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Mining Company on the population and economic growth of Marquette County.

Dates: 1965-1994
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / Fillmore C.F. Earney papers

Fred E. Sabin papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-169
Scope and Content This collection documents Dr. Fred Sabin's activities as chairman of the Marquette County Republican Party and as a member of the Northern Michigan University Board of Control, known as the BOT. The collection is comprised of correspondence, reports, event announcements, invitations, and programs, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and photographs from 1950-1973. The collection is a fairly accurate documentation of Republican politics in the 1960s. The bulk of the materials focus on the...
Dates: 1950-1986; Majority of material found within 1961 - 1964
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / Fred E. Sabin papers

Pat Gagliardi papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-060
Scope and Content Note This collection documents Pat Gagliardi’s political career in the Michigan House of Representatives. The collection includes, but is not limited to, newspaper clippings, brochures, correspondence, petitions, laws, bills, personal notes, grant applications, blue prints, maps, reports and studies, meeting minutes, and photographs. The collection is only partially processed and currently arranged into one record series: Project Files. Among the most significant subjects of interest to the...
Dates: 1981 - 1998
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / Pat Gagliardi papers

Geraldine DeFant Interview Transcript

 Digital Record
Identifier: https://archives.nmu.edu/CUPS%20Transcripts/Interview_with_Geraldine_Defant.pdf
Dates: 1990-03-22
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives

James J. Goulette papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-017
Scope and Content Note This collection documents the political career of James Goulette (Democrat, Iron Mountain) as a state representative from the central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The collection covers the period from 1936 to 1993. The collection consists of awards, correspondence, memorabilia and scrapbooks of James Goulette, pertaining to his terms of office while serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from Iron Mountain, Michigan. One component that may be of interest...
Dates: 1936 - 1993
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / James J. Goulette papers

Greg Banks Interview Transcript

 Digital Record
Identifier: https://archives.nmu.edu/CUPS%20Transcripts/Interview_with_Greg_Banks.pdf
Dates: 1989-03-24
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives

Henry R. Schoolcraft papers (microfilm) (Arch f 566 .S33 P26 1966)

 Collection
Identifier: MISC-005
Scope and contents note This collection contains microfilm copies of the Henry R. Schoolcraft papers housed at the Library of Congress. A complete finding aid is located here: http://findingaids.loc.gov/db/search/xq/searchMfer02.xq?_id=loc.mss.eadmss.ms000003&_faSection=overview&_faSubsection=did&_dmdid=. Schoolcraft was a leader of expeditions throughout the Great Lakes region; member of Michigan's legislative council; Indian agent at Sault Sainte Marie and Mackinac Island (Mich.); superintendent of...
Dates: 1782 - 1878
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / Henry R. Schoolcraft papers (microfilm) (Arch f 566 .S33 P26 1966)

Holly Greer (1981) Interview Transcript

 Digital Record
Identifier: https://archives.nmu.edu/CUPS%20Transcripts/Interview_with_Holly_Greer.pdf
Dates: 1981-01-14
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives

Jack Dueweke Interview Transcript

 Digital Record
Identifier: https://archives.nmu.edu/CUPS%20Transcripts/Interview_with_Jack_Dueweke.pdf
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives

Dominic J. Jacobetti papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-078
Scope and Contents note The Dominic Jacobetti Collection documents his position as Representative from Marquette County and the Upper Peninsula, including his activities on the House Appropriations Committee and several other committees on which he served. His position as Representative encompassed at various times the 108th, 109th, and 110th Districts. The records cover the years 1954 to 1994 and include a wealth of materials pertaining to the following:Ø Upper Peninsula local governments,...
Dates: 1954-1994; Majority of material found within 1975 - 1994
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / Dominic J. Jacobetti papers

James Collins and John Marshall Interview Transcript

 Digital Record
Identifier: https://archives.nmu.edu/CUPS%20Transcripts/Collins_James.pdf
Dates: 1997-01-15
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives

Kent State Shooting Interview Transcript

 Digital Record
Identifier: https://archives.nmu.edu/CUPS%20Transcripts/Kent_State_Shooting.pdf
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives

Jon "Jack" LaSalle papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-398
Scope and Contents

MSS-398 consists of the personal papers of Jon "Jack" LaSalle from the 1980s and 1990s. They include papers from his time on the Marquette County Labor Council, the Upper Peninsula Labor Management Council, the Marquette County Democratic Party and more.

Dates: 1986 - 2000
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / Jon "Jack" LaSalle papers

Marcus Robyns Interview Transcript

 Digital Record
Identifier: https://archives.nmu.edu/CUPS%20Transcripts/Marcus_Royn10.9.03.pdf
Dates: 2003-10-09
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives

Marquette County Board of Supervisors Proceedings of the Annual Meeting records

 Collection — Box 06-02-02
Identifier: MSS-013
Scope and Contents Note This collection is comprised of published volumes of the proceedings of the annual meetings of the Marquette County Board of Supervisors in Marquette, Michigan from 1933 to 1941. Each volume contains narrative reports and financial statements for each county department and service. Of particular note are the reports of the director of the Morgan Heights Sanatorium. The Sanatorium provided care for tuberculosis cases in Marquette County. These reports provide valuable demographic...
Dates: 1933 - 1941
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / Marquette County Board of Supervisors Proceedings of the Annual Meeting records

Marquette County Democratic Party records

 Collection — Box 09-02-06
Identifier: MSS-248
Scope and Contents This collection of records from the Marquette County Democratic Party includes correspondence, financial information, membership listings, meeting minutes, and event materials. The collection is separated into twelve series of thirty-four folders. Series 1. Correspondence (1996-2002). 1 folder. This series contains miscellaneous correspondence received by and sent from the organization and is arranged chronologically.Series 2. Events (1996-2002). 9 folders. This...
Dates: 1990-2004
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / Marquette County Democratic Party records

Marquette County Labor Council records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-098
Scope and Contents note This collection documents the recent history of the Marquette County Labor Council, the Northern Michigan University Labor Advisory and Planning Committee, the Iron Workers Local 783, the Upper Peninsula Labor Management Council, the Economic Development Corporation, and the Marquette County Democratic Party. Records include correspondence, handwritten notes, convention records, mailing lists, memoranda, records relation to political activity and union organizing, project...
Dates: 1960 - 2002
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / Marquette County Labor Council records

Marquette, Michigan, 1898-2011

 File
Scope and Contents note

Includes historical information on the city of Marquette, Michigan and institutions and organizations located in the city.

Dates: 1898-2011
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / ARCHIV-003, Vertical File / Drawer 2

Menominee County Book for Schools

 Collection
Identifier: MCL-004
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a single book. (The online version has been broken into three PDFs to reduce the loading time.)

Dates: 1941
Found in: Menominee County Library / Menominee County Book for Schools

Onota Township Government records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-385
Scope and Contents

The collection consists mainly of ledgers. There are minutes from township board meetings, treasurers' reports, voter registration ledgers, assessment rolls, and a 1938 property inventory.

Dates: 1887 - 1975
Found in: Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives / Onota Township Government records

ABOUT THIS COLLECTION GUIDE

This collection guide includes collections from member organizations of UPLINK (the Upper Peninsula Digital Network) as well as the Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives. UPLINK collections document the history of the Upper Peninsula broadly, while the Central UP & NMU Archives focuses on such topics as Northern Michigan University history, the local iron mining industry, and the politics, economics, religion, environment, and culture of the Central Upper Peninsula region.


These finding aids will give you an overview of the contents and context of each collection. Finding aids only exist for collections that each organization has shared with UPLINK or (in the case of the NMU Archives) for processed collections. For a more comprehensive list of collections that might help with your research, please contact the relevant heritage organization(s) directly.


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