Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Henry Larzelere Papers
UA.17.130
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator - Donor
- Larzelere, H. E., (Henry E.)
- Title
- Henry Larzelere papers
- ID
- UA.17.130
- Date [inclusive]
- 1926-1966
- Extent
- 0.5 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
Henry Larzelere was born on November 15, 1911. He received his B.S. from Oberlin College in 1933. One year later, he acquired his M.S. from the Ohio State University, and then in 1938, he earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin. He subsequently came to Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) to teach Agricultural Economics. While he was at MSU, he did research and wrote for several professional journals. Larzelere was also a member of the agricultural fraternity, Gamma Sigma Delta. He and his wife, Annabel, had two daughters and a son. Henry Larzelere retired on July 1, 1977. He died on November 15, 2003.
Scope and Contents note
The papers of Henry Larzelere pertain to his work with Michigan regional fruit cooperatives. Specific organizations contained in the collection include the Michigan Blueberry Growers' Association, the Millburg Growers' Exchange, Peach Marketing Group, the South Haven Fruit Exchange, and the Watervliet Fruit Exchange. The aim of these cooperatives was to maximize their profits. Several folders contain the by-laws for that region's fruit cooperatives, as well as some year-end reports. Occasionally brochures can be found that try to recruit local farmers into joining the various organizations. Specific counties and cities in Michigan mentioned are Van Buren, Berrien, South Haven, Fennville, Watervliet and Saugatuck. The collection also includes information on the National Grape Cooperative Association, Inc. and some warranty deeds between the Four County Cooperative Association and the village of Marcellus, Cass County, Michigan.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections October 2006
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 Blueberry Growers Association.
- Millburg Growers' Exchange.
- South Haven Fruit Exchange.
- Watervliet Fruit Exchange.
- Welch's.
Genre(s)
- Reports
Personal Name(s)
- Larzelere, H. E., (Henry E.) -- Form subdivision--Archives.;
Subject(s)
- Agriculture -- Economic aspects
- Agriculture -- Michigan
Collection Inventory
| Box | Folder | |||
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Berrien County 4-H Leader Council 1964, Undated |
2070H | 1 | ||
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Michigan Blueberry Growers Association 1943-1962, Undated |
2070H | 2 | ||
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Millburg Growers Exchange, Millburg Station, Benton Harbor-Berrien County |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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1926-1937, Undated |
2070H | 3 | ||
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1935-1941, Undated |
2070H | 4 | ||
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1941-1956, Undated |
2070H | 5 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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National Grape Co-operative Association, Inc, Westfield, New York-Michigan Division, Lawton-Van Buren County 1954, Undated |
2070H | 6 | ||
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Peach Marketing Group-Berrien 1959, Undated |
2070H | 7 | ||
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South Haven Fruit Exchange & Area organizations |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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1964-1966, Undated |
2070H | 8 | ||
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Fennville Fruit Exchange, Inc. Report for Year Ended Feb. 29, 1964 |
2070H | 9 | ||
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Saugatuck Co-Operative Fruit Exchange 1965 |
2070H | 10 | ||
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South Haven Fruit Exchange 1964 |
2070H | 11 | ||
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Willabee Produce 1964 |
2070H | 12 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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S.W. Michigan Fruit Federation Berrien 1955-1962 |
2070H | 13 | ||
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Warranty Deeds 1929, Undated |
2070H | 14 | ||
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Watervliet Fruit Exchange, Inc. Watervliet-Berrien County |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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1938-1943, Undated |
2070H | 15 | ||
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1948-1956, Undated |
2070H | 16 | ||