Alonzo and J. H. Towner Papers
c.00405

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator
Towner, Alonzo M.
Title
Alonzo and J. H. Towner papers
ID
c.00405
Date [bulk]
Bulk, 1902-1910
Date [inclusive]
1869-1910
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet , 1 volume
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 collection contains a diary (1869-1870) of Alonzo Towner depicting farm life in Bath, Clinton County, Michigan. Added to the back of the diary are the minutes (1902-1910) of board meetings of the Perry Percheron Horse Company, a stud service operating in Perry, Shiawassee County, Michigan, recorded by the acting secretary, J. H. Towner.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections February 1968

Conrad Hall
888 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 Mrs. Robert Lardie, date unknown.

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Controlled Access Headings

Genre(s)

  • Diaries

Geographic Name(s)

  • Bath (Mich.)
  • Clinton County (Mich.)
  • Perry (Mich.)
  • Shiawassee County (Mich.)

Personal Name(s)

  • Lardie, Robert, Mrs.

Subject(s)

  • Agriculture -- Michigan
  • Horse industry -- Michigan

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Collection Inventory

Folder

Diary (in box) 

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