Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
William M. Axford Papers
00017
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator -
- Axford, William M.
- Title
- William M. Axford papers
- ID
- 00017
- Date [inclusive]
- 1832-1886
- Extent
- 0.66 Cubic feet
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation note
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing,Michigan".
Scope and Contents note
William Axford operated a store in Oakland Township of Oakland County, Michigan, and at various times served as postmaster, township supervisor, and notary public. Much of the collection consists of miscellaneous financial dealings and bills for provisions. There is material relating to estates which he executed. And there is correspondence of limited value between his postal office and the Post Office Department in Washington.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections February 1965
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
July 2013
Conditions Governing Access note
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University
Conditions Governing Use note
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Custodial History
Gift of Henry Axford, transferred by the MSU Museum.
Controlled Access Headings
Geographic Name(s)
- Oakland County (Mich.)
Subject(s)
- General stores
- Legal instruments
- Notaries
- Postal service
- Postmasters
Collection Inventory
| Box | ||||
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Correspondence |
1 | |||
| Box | Folder | |||
|
1832-1839 |
1 | 1 | ||
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1840-1841 |
1 | 2 | ||
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1842-1843 |
1 | 3 | ||
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1844-1845 |
1 | 4 | ||
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1846 |
1 | 5 | ||
|
1847 |
1 | 6 | ||
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1848-1849 |
1 | 7 | ||
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1850-1853 |
1 | 8 | ||
|
1854-1859 |
2 | 1 | ||
|
1860-1865 |
2 | 2 | ||
|
1866-1869 |
2 | 3 | ||
|
1870-1873 |
2 | 4 | ||
|
1874-1886 |
2 | 5 | ||
|
Charles Walker Estate undated |
2 | 6 | ||
|
Peter Cline Estate undated |
2 | 7 | ||
|
Sanford Swayse Estate undated |
2 | 8 | ||
|
Issac Sisson Estate undated |
2 | 9 | ||
|
Abraham Perry Estate undated |
2 | 10 | ||
|
Joshua Taylor Estate undated |
2 | 11 | ||
|
undated |
2 | 12 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Sterocard. Colorado |
2 | 13 | ||