It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Archives co-founder, David Henry Thomas, who passed away at home on October 25, 2025. A distinguished figure in the Michigan cultural heritage community, Mr. Thomas was a devoted lover of history, a treasured friend of many, and a kind and generous community volunteer. Born . . .
On behalf of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections, it is my sincere pleasure to welcome a new Archivist joining our team for 2025-2027. Cory Davis joins us after a competitive national call for applicants. While in Houghton, Cory will be assisting in regular archival duties, including reference and research support . . .
The Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country HistoricalCollections, a department within the J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, is currently accepting applications for its annual Travel Grant Program. The travel grant brings scholars and researchers to Michigan Technological University to work with the archives’ collections. Financial support for the Travel . . .
Winter Carnival is almost here! The Michigan Tech Archives is pleased to co-host the Alumni Social on Saturday, February 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Opie Reading Room of the Library. On view will be the limited-time exhibit “Queens of Carnivals Past,” featuring crowns, photographs, and other artifacts from past carnivals. This . . .
The Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections, a department within the J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, is currently accepting applications for its annual Travel Grant Program. The travel grant brings scholars and researchers to Michigan Technological University to work with the archives’ collections. Financial support for the . . .
The Michigan Tech Archives recently installed its traveling exhibit, Becoming the Pride of the Upper Peninsula: The Formative Years of the Copper Range Railroad, at the Ontonagon County Historical Society in Ontonagon. The six exhibit panels will be on view at the OCHS on an open-ended loan this summer. The exhibit may be viewed onsite . . .
The Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections, a department within the J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, is currently accepting applications for its annual Travel Grant Program. The travel grant, which is returning after a brief hiatus, brings scholars and researchers to Michigan Technological University to work with . . .
The Michigan Tech Archives reading room will be closed to patrons for two weeks over winter break. The closure begins on Monday, December 20. Normal appointment hours will resume January 3, 2022. Remote research requests may be submitted via copper@mtu.edu, but responses may be delayed during the closure. On behalf of the entire Archives team, have . . .
The Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections, a department within the J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, is currently seeking applicants for the Friends of the Michigan Tech Library Graduate Archives Internship for spring 2022. The intern selected will receive experience in a variety of collections processing tasks . . .
K-Day, short for Keweenaw Day, is today! An annual tradition at Michigan Tech, held on the Friday of the week of Labor Day, K-Day is a great way to make new connections, learn about student involvement, and catch a break from classes. This year’s theme is Camp K-Day and will include a student organization fair . . .