Dunks Family Papers
c.00123

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator
Dunks family, (Oliver Dunks)
Title
Dunks family papers
ID
c.00123
Date [inclusive]
1836-1877
Extent
0.2 Cubic feet
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

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 advertisements for watches and ready-made clothing (1865).

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections March 1965

Conrad Hall
888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu

Revision Description

  March 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 Fred S. Dunks, 1962-08-10. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.

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Controlled Access Headings

Genre(s)

  • Letters (correspondence)

Geographic Name(s)

  • Michigan -- Politics and government
  • Michigan -- Social life and customs
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
  • United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century

Personal Name(s)

  • Dunks, Fred S.

Subject(s)

  • Agriculture -- Michigan
  • Business -- Michigan
  • Draft
  • Student activities -- Michigan

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Collection Inventory

Dunks Family. Correspondence 1837-1877 
Folder

 1836-1863 

 1

 Undated 

 2

 July 1864-September 1864 

 3

 October 1864 

 4

 November 1864 

 5

 December 1864 

 6

 January 1865-March 1865 

 7

 April 1865-December 1865 

 8

 January 1866-February 1866 

 9

 March 1866-1877, Undated 

 10