Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Adam L. Roof Papers
c.00001
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Roof, Adam L.
- Title
- Adam L. Roof papers
- ID
- c.00001
- Date [inclusive]
- 1837-1890
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 3 folders, 7 volumes
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
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".
Biographical Note
Adam L. Roof was a pioneer settler in Michigan, and a prominent lawyer, judge, and Democratic politician serving in both the Michigan House of Representatives and the Senate. He was from Lyons, Ionia County, Michigan.
Scope and Contents note
His papers include letters (1860-1850) written while Roof was serving in the Michigan House of Representatives and later in the Senate. Six daybooks and one account book deal with Roof's real estate business and agricultural activities. The miscellaneous documents include tax receipts (1860,1861), and adoption agreement (1868), biographical notes on Roof and newspaper articles on the early history of Lyons.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
February 2000
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Custodial History
Gift of Stanley Thomas, 1958-02-05. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Democratic Party. (U.S.) -- Geographic subdivision--Michigan;
Genre(s)
- Account books
- Letters
Geographic Name(s)
- Ionia County (Mich.)
- Lyons (Mich. : Township)
- Michigan -- Politics and government
Subject(s)
- Agriculture -- Michigan
- Real property -- Michigan
- Taxation -- Michigan
Collection Inventory
Correspondence |
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Correspondence 1837-1850 |
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Correspondence 1858, 1872-1881 |
2 | |||
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Miscellaneous documents 1861-1868, undated |
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Business Records |
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Account Book 1843-1848, 1868-1869 |
1 | |||
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Account Book 1855-1858 |
2 | |||
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Account Book 1858-1862 |
3 | |||
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Day Book 1865-1874 |
4 | |||
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Account Book 1849-1873 |
5 | |||
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Account Book 1850-1872 |
6 | |||
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Cash Book 1853-1890 |
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Photographs |
Drawer Photographs |
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People. Roof, Mr. and Mrs.Adam L. |
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