L.P. Pettitt Papers
c.00012

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator
Pettitt, L.P.
Title
L.P. Pettitt manuscript
ID
c.00012
Date
1953
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet , 1 folder
General Physical Description note
1 Folder
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".

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Scope and Contents note

This collection contains an article by L.P. Pettitt entitled "Short Story of the Passenger Pigeon" (1953) explaining the methods used in Michigan from 1870-1880 to capture large numbers of these birds. The birds were then shipped to cities in The Midwest. Pettitt also discusses different theories on the cause of the extinction of the passenger pigeon.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections January 1965

Conrad Hall
888 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 L.P. Pettitt, 1857-08-05. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum

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Controlled Access Headings

Genre(s)

  • Manuscripts

Personal Name(s)

  • Pettitt, L.P.

Subject(s)

  • Extinct birds -- Michigan
  • Passenger pigeon

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Collection Inventory

Folder

Manuscript 1953 

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