Happy (Vintage) Easter!

Published April 2, 2015

Staff picks

Swapping winter wools for light spring cloths, tasty ham, rabbits and candy are just a few of our favorite Easter traditions. Scroll through some 20th century print advertisements our staff has found in a couple of our local historic newspapers.

Printed in the Calumet News on April 10,1925 on page 10 — Printed in the Calumet News, April 10,1925 on page 10

Printed in the Daily Mining Gazette on April 7, 1944 on page 8 — Printed in the Daily Mining Gazette, April 7, 1944 on page 8

Printed in the Calumet News on March 30, 1925 on page 5 — Printed in the Calumet News, March 30, 1925 on page 5

Printed in the Daily Mining Gazette on March 16, 1951 on page 2 — Printed in the Daily Mining Gazette, March 16, 1951 on page 2

Printed in the Daily Mining Gazette on March 15, 1951 on page 6 — Printed in the Daily Mining Gazette, March 15, 1951 on page 6

Printed in the Daily Mining Gazette March 16, 1915 on page 2 — Printed in the Daily Mining Gazette, March 16, 1915 on page 2

These newspapers, along with roughly 70 other local historic newspapers are available for viewing on microfilm at the Michigan Tech Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections. Feel free to call us at (906) 487-2505 or email us at copper@mtu.edu to learn more.