Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Nell Pemberton-Rosenzweig Papers
c.00540
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator - Donor
- Rosenzweig, Nell Pemberton
- Title
- Nell Pemberton-Rosenzweig papers
- ID
- c.00540
- Date
- 1978
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 1 folder
- 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".
Biographical Note
Chene Orson Pemberton, the author's grandfather, was born in Tioga County, Pennsylvania in 1831. As a young man, he attended Union Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee, and in 1850 he married Louisa Boyd of Allegheny County, New York. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Pemberton joined the 45th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and was wounded during the siege of Charleston, South Carolina. After his discharge he returned to Pennsylvania, and in 1863 he sold his property there, moving his family to Mecosta County, Michigan to live. In addition to farming, Pemberton traveled as a minister in the Methodist Church and preached in the surrounding counties. Chene and Louisa Pemberton had twelve children, two of whom died from disease at a young age.
Scope and Contents note
This collection consists of a photocopy of an unpublished manuscript, "Journey into the Wilderness," a narrative history of the Pemberton family of Mecosta County, Michigan from 1863 to 1907. In her book, the author and illustrator, Nell Pemberton-Rosenzweig, also tells how she became interested in her family history and came to write their story. The author describes the adventures her grandparents had as they moved west, and the hardships they endured because of harsh weather, poor traveling conditions, and separation from loved ones left behind.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections December 1987
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 Nell Pemberton-Rosenzweig, 1981-03-02.
Controlled Access Headings
Geographic Name(s)
- Mecosta County (Mich.)
- Michigan -- Description and travel
- Michigan -- Religion
- Pennsylvania -- Description and travel
Personal Name(s)
- Pemberton, Cheney Orson
- Pemberton, Louisa Boyd
- Rosenzweig, Nell Pemberton
Subject(s)
- Clergy -- Michigan
- Frontier and pioneer life
- Methodist Church -- Michigan
Collection Inventory
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Journey Into the Wilderness 1978 |
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