The Michigan Tech Archives is pleased to have the assistance of Megan Dirickson as a graduate student intern this summer. Megan is currently enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin, pursuing a master of science degree in information studies with a specialization in archives and preservation. During her archival coursework Megan also completed a . . .
The Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections has begun a two-year project funded by a $168,000 grant from the “Detailed Processing Projects” program of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. The grant will be used to improve access to 92 historic collections documenting the history of the Michigan’s Copper Country. The . . .
A traveling exhibit created by the Michigan Tech Archives, is open to the public at the Calumet Visitor Center of Keweenaw National Historical Park at 98 Fifth Street in Calumet, Michigan. The exhibit, “People, Place, and Time: Michigan’s Copper Country Through the Lens of J.W. Nara,” explores the life and times of Calumet photographer . . .
The Northland Historical Consortium will convene its Spring 2012 meeting on Saturday, May 12, at the Michigan Tech Ford Center in the historic town of Alberta, Michigan, located 7 miles south of L’Anse. The public is invited to register to attend, regardless of their affiliation with a heritage organization. The program will begin at 9:00 . . .
The Michigan Tech Archives is pleased to announce three recipients of awards in its travel grant program. Funding for the program is provided by the Friends of the Van Pelt Library, and encourages out-of-town scholars to visit Houghton to undertake research using the collections of the Michigan Tech Archives. Aaron Goings, a professor at Saint . . .
The Michigan Tech Archives is pleased to have two archivists join our regular staff. Senior project archivist Rachael Bussert and processing archivist Daniel Michelson began work on a grant-funded project March 12, 2012 which will keep them at the Michigan Tech Archives through the end of 2013. Funded by the National Historical Records and Publications . . .
Presentation by Erik Nordberg Michigan Tech Archives Wednesday, April 25, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Calumet Public Library Open to the public/Refreshments served The Great Depression caused widespread distress in the mining and timber communities of the Upper Peninsula. Unemployment skyrocketed and the short growing seasons and cold winters squeezed the people’s ability to survive. While many . . .
The Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections seeks a graduate student intern for Summer 2012. As a regional history manuscript collection, the Michigan Tech Archives collects material broadly documenting the Keweenaw Peninsula and environs associated with Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula. The intern selected will receive substantive experience in both public service and . . .
Eighty students from five school districts participated in nine categories at the National History Day, Michigan-District 1 competition held Feb. 25 at the Michigan Technological University Memorial Union Building in Houghton. The district competition is sponsored by the Michigan Tech Archives, Michigan Tech Social Sciences Department, the Quincy Mine Hoist Association, and The Historical Society . . .
“People, Place and Time: Michigan’s Copper Country Through the Lens of J.W. Nara,” a traveling exhibit created by the Michigan Tech Archives, has moved to the L’Anse Area School Public Library in L’Anse, Michigan. The exhibit explores the life and times of Calumet photographer J.W. Nara and is open to the public through April 6, 2012 during . . .