Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Peter H. Felker Papers
UA.10.3.44
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Felker, Peter H.
- Title
- Peter H. Felker papers
- ID
- UA.10.3.44
- Date [inclusive]
- 1868-1870
- Extent
- 0.25 Cubic feet
- 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
Peter H. Felker received a B.S. from Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University) in 1871 and received an M.A. in 1874. He was an editor of The Grocer.
Scope and Contents note
The papers of Peter Felker consist of three diaries for 1868, 1869, and 1870, in which he details his life as a student at Michigan Agricultural College. The diaries include descriptions of course work, work done for the college, and leisure activities. He also describes travel and work in Jackson, Michigan. Also included is a receipt for his board, and labor at the college. It shows how much he owed for his board and washing and how much he was credited for the work he did at the college. There are also undated chemistry notes.
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
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
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.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Michigan State University. Class of 1875.
Genre(s)
- Diaries
Personal Name(s)
- Kuhn, Madison
Subject(s)
- Chemistry -- Study and teaching
- College students -- Michigan -- East Lansing
Collection Inventory
| Drawer | Folder | |||
|
Diary 1868 |
FD | 1 | ||
|
Diary 1869 |
FD | 2 | ||
|
Diary 1870 |
FD | 1 | ||
|
Board and labor receipt 1868 |
FD | 4 | ||
|
Chemistry notes undated |
FD | 6 | ||