Anna Rebecca Edwards Reminisces
c.00289

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator
Edwards, Anna Rebecca
Title
Anna Rebecca Edwards reminiscences
ID
c.00289
Date
1936
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet , 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 the reminiscences of Anna Rebecca Edwards describing pioneer life in Michigan in the late 19th century. Her parents, Isaac Carver and Ruth Jessop Carver, moved to Michigan in 1859, settling first in Benzonia and then moving to Frankfort. Edwards describes the difficulties of pioneer life, especially illness and scarcity of food. She also discusses agriculture, education, social activity, daily work, and housework.

The collection also includes brief notes about the history of South Frankfort, and the production of iron and charcoal in Frankfort.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections

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

Revision Description

  April 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

Donor is unknown, date unknown.

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Controlled Access Headings

Geographic Name(s)

  • Benzie County (Mich.)
  • Benzonia (Mich.)
  • Frankfort (Mich.)
  • Michigan -- Social life and customs

Personal Name(s)

  • Carver, Isaac J.
  • Carver, Ruth Jessop

Subject(s)

  • Agriculture -- Michigan
  • Education, Primary -- Michigan
  • Frontier and pioneer life -- Michigan

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Collection Inventory

Folder

Reminiscences 1936 

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