Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Alexander B. Copley Papers
c.00320
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Copley, Alexander B.
- Title
- Alexander B. Copley papers
- ID
- c.00320
- Date [bulk]
- Bulk, 1822-1886
- Date [inclusive]
- 1822-1958
- Extent
- 0.25 Cubic feet , 2 folders, 3 volumes on shelf
- 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".
Scope and Contents note
Photocopies of miscellaneous notes and drawings of mill machinery and other papers of Copley, a flour and lumber mill operator of Champion, Jefferson County, New York. Alexander Copley (1790-1842) migrated to southwestern Michigan in 1833 from Champion, New York. He was the father of Alexander Bennett Copley (1822-1899) who inherited his father's business concerns and later disposed of them. Included are three volumes (1825-1843) containing notes and drawings for the construction of mills and mill machinery, mill accounts (1837-1846) and family and farm accounts (1848-1879). Also included are a history of Alexander B. Copley and his family taken from the "Decatur Republican" (1945); and three small diaries.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections April 1967
Conrad Hall888 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 Earl Copley, 1960-08-17. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.
Controlled Access Headings
Geographic Name(s)
- Champion (N.Y.)
- Jefferson County (N.Y.)
Personal Name(s)
- Copley, Earl
Subject(s)
- Agriculture -- Michigan
- Business -- New York
- Grain -- Milling -- New York (State)
- Lumbering -- New York (State)
Collection Inventory
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Papers 1822, 1844, 1852, 1886, undated |
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Papers 1886, 1945, undated |
2 | |||
Volumes |
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Extracts from Evins Millwright undated |
1 | |||
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A. Copleys Mill Book Ledger 1837-1846 |
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Family and Farm Accounts Ledger 1848-1879 |
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