A leisurely Look at Michigan’s stories and traditions from yesterday to yesteryear.
Between c1936 and 1942, the Works Progress Administration collected data about land and buildings throughout rural Michigan. These documents contain information describing the land, buildings and surrounding area. Records are arranged alphabetically by name of township, then numerically by section number. Currently, Hillsdale, Isabella, Jackson, and Oakland counties are available online.
The Archives of Michigan offers these recorded interviews with Michigan citizens. By sharing their memories, these individuals enlighten our understanding of the past and often bridge gaps in the written historical record.
The records document the history of Michigan soldiers in the form of muster rolls, letters, lists of dead, monthly returns and other materials sent to the state Adjutant General during the war. Funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
The Library of Michigan’s sheet music collection contains more than 400 pieces of music written by Michigan composers and/or issued by Michigan music publishers.
The online map collection contains a sampling of the thousands of maps housed at the Archives of Michigan. Currently, the digital collection includes early survey maps, county maps, and railroad maps. All date from 1841-c1900 and depict various areas of Michigan.
The Main Streets collection depicts street scenes from various towns and cities throughout Michigan. Images of lakes, city parks, buildings, hotels, and nature scenes are also included in the collection. The dates range from the 1850s through the 1980s.
The Architecture Collection contains the architectural drawing of the Ransom Eli Olds Mansion in Lansing, Michigan. Upcoming additions to this collection include the drawings from the Barnes Mansion (also in Lansing) and drawings of lighthouses throughout the state.
This Library of Michigan collection of Michigan death certificates features nearly 1 million records. This statewide collection offers researchers critical information in tracking Michigan ancestors during this time period. Information includes the decedent’s birth date and place, parents’ names and birthplace, cemetery name and location, and much more.
"If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you." The Michigan state motto served as the inspiration for this blog. If you look, you will find stories, photos and more to connect you to this great state and its wonderful history.
Yamasaki remains an important part of our international architectural heritage. This is part one of a two part blog on Yamasaki and his life as written by guest blogger Dale Allen Gyure, Ph.D.
