Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Clara Waldron Collection
c.00415
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Waldron, Clara May
- Title
- Clara Waldron collection
- ID
- c.00415
- Date [bulk]
- Bulk, 1821-1899
- Date [inclusive]
- 1821-1925
- Extent
- 0.25 Cubic feet , 7 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".
Scope and Contents note
The collection contains materials assembled by the donor, mostly relating to the early settlers and history of Lenawee County, Michigan. Included are deeds, mortgages, and other legal documents (1821-1880) of Tecumseh, Michigan, as well as accounts of a gristmill (1849, 1858). There is also a written report (1899) of a legislative trip to Bay City by the Joint Committee on State Affairs and Private Corporations of the Michigan House of Representatives to investigate Michigan's then new beet sugar industry. Other items include a songbook (1886) of the Grand Army of the Republic, two autograph albums belonging to Lena Sizer of Adrian, Michigan, and two booklets (1899, c. 1925) describing the history of Tecumseh.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
July 2009
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 Clara Waldron, 1962-08-00. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.
Controlled Access Headings
Geographic Name(s)
- Bay City (Mich.)
- Lenawee County (Mich)
- Michigan -- Politics and government
- Tecumseh (Mich.)
Subject(s)
- Agriculture -- Michigan
- Land titles -- Michigan
- Spanish-American War, 1898
Collection Inventory
DocumentsScope and Contents note |
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Folder | ||||
Lenawee County Land Deeds 1821-1850 |
1 | |||
Mortgage and Quit-Claim Deeds, Lenawee County 1849-1880 |
2 | |||
Michigan legislature reports 1899 |
3 | |||
Grist mill accounts and miscellaneous 1849-1882, undated |
4 | |||
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Volumes in Box |
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Folder | Volume | |||
Autograph book of Lena Sizer 1879-1880 |
5 | 1 | ||
Autograph book of Lena Sizer 1884-1886 |
5 | 2 | ||
"Tecumseh, Michigan - Illustrated with Half-Notes" 1895 |
5 | 3 | ||
"The Biggest Little Town on Earth" n.d. |
5 | 4 | ||
"Grand Army War Songs" 1886 |
6 | 5 | ||
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West Branch Primary School - White's Common School Register 1879-1880 |
7 | |||
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Volumes on Shelf |
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Volume | ||||
West Branch School |
2 | |||
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Oversized Materials |
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Drawer | ||||
Papers |
43 | |||
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