Benjamin F. Fish Papers
c.00298

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator
Fish, Benjamin F.
Title
Benjamin F. Fish papers
ID
c.00298
Date [inclusive]
1825-1903
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet , 4 folders
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 letters, receipts for taxes and merchandise, property listings, and business agreements reflecting the varied business and property interests of Benjamin F. Fish. Fish was a legal agent and businessman operating in Berrien County, Michigan, and the Chicago area in the 1830s through 1870s. Also included is a graduation announcement from Dowagiac Public Schools for 1879.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections May 1968

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

Gift of George Fox, 1961-07-11. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.

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Controlled Access Headings

Geographic Name(s)

  • Berrien County (Mich.)
  • Chicago (Ill.)

Personal Name(s)

  • Fox, George

Subject(s)

  • Business -- Michigan
  • Land titles -- Illinois
  • Land titles -- Michigan
  • Taxation -- Illinois
  • Taxation -- Michigan

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Collection Inventory

Papers 
Folder

 1825-1855 

 1

 1856-1865 

 2

 1866-1878 

 3

 1769-1903, n.d. 

 4