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 . . .
The Michigan Tech Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections is currently accepting applications to its annual travel grant program, which brings outside scholars and researchers to Michigan Technological University in Houghton to study the Archives’ collections. Financial support for the travel award program is provided by the Friends of the Van Pelt Library, a support . . .
Striking miners gather outside the Calumet office of the Western Federaion of Miners in 1913. Photo courtesy Michigan Tech Archives, Image #MS003-007-001C-12 (click on image for additional details) Community input and volunteers are sought for planning activities to mark the centennial of the 1913 Michigan copper miners’ strike. A public meeting is scheduled for . . .
“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 Marquette Regional History Museum located at 145 W. Spring Street in Marquette, Michigan. The exhibit explores the life and times of Calumet photographer J.W. Nara and will be open . . .
The Archives will close Friday, December 23 at 5:00pm for the holiday recess and will reopen on Monday, January 2 at 10 AM and return to our normal hours of operation. Patrons may send e-mail inquiries to copper@mtu.edu or via voicemail at 906-487-2505. Information about the Michigan Tech Archives’ collections and services can be found: – in our web . . .
A group of new online search tools has enhanced the search and discovery of historical records in the collections of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections in Houghton, Michigan. The improved access is the result of a two-year project to improve description of the Archives’ extensive holdings of regional manuscript material. . . .