Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Merton J. Whitman Papers
c.00398
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Whitman, Merton J.
- Title
- Merton J. Whitman papers
- ID
- c.00398
- Date [inclusive]
- 1900-1949
- Extent
- 0.25 Cubic feet 5 folders, 1 volume 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
The papers consist of Whitman's memoirs and records of the Modern Woodmen of America.
Whitman's memoirs, written in 1946-1949, deal chiefly with his younger years during the 1880s and 1890s in Ogemaw and Arenac Counties, Michigan. He describes farm life and farming techniques, lumbering and transportation facilities, and the geography of the area. His chief topic is a history of the Delano Settlement in Whitney Township, Arenac County, Michigan.
The records of Delano Camp No. 8732 of the Modern Woodmen of America include a folder of miscellaneous papers (1904-1919) and a volume containing accounts and minutes of the meetings (1900-1921). Whitman was the organization's clerk at this time.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections November 1967
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
July 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 Zella Whitman Pendred, 1967-07-19.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Modern Woodmen of America.
Geographic Name(s)
- Arenac (Mich.)
- Ogemaw County (Mich.)
- Whitney (Mich. : Township)
Subject(s)
- Agriculture -- Michigan
- Lumbering -- Michigan
- Transportation
Collection Inventory
| Folder | ||||
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Memoirs 1946 |
1 | |||
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Memoirs 1946 |
2 | |||
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Memoirs; History of the Delano Settlement 1887-1900 |
3 | |||
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Memoirs 1948-1949 |
4 | |||
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Modern Woodmen of America; Miscellaneous 1904-1919 |
5 | |||
| Volume | ||||
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Meeting Minutes of Whitney, MI 1900-1901 |
1 | |||