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Survey Invitation: Michigan History Special Issue!
Michigan History Special Issue, 2007
Next spring, when your annual special issue of Michigan History magazine arrives in the mail, what would you like to see inside? All year long, the staff of Michigan History magazine gathers ideas for the special issue and decides on the overall topic. In the past, some of these topics have included “Islands of the Great Lakes,” “Trains,” “Sports,” “the Mackinac Bridge” and “Politics” (Click Previous Special Issues for some examples and ordering information). This year, we’re inviting you to weigh in on the topic. Here are a few of our ideas:
Mackinac Island: Articles could describe the stories behind the historic sites. They could also include interviews with people who live and work on the island and a behind-the-scenes look at the downtown businesses.
The Upper Peninsula: Stories could cover the different ethnic groups that make up the U.P., unique U.P. festivals (and the history behind them), events that have made headlines over the past century and a look at the area’s natural resources.
Shipwrecks: Divers continue to find shipwrecks throughout the Great Lakes. Articles can describe some of the latest findings and provide an overview of the twelve Great Lakes Bottomland Preserves.
Michiganians in World War II: The issue could include stories from the soldiers who fought and the families who waited at home. It could also present a brief overview of Michigan’s role in the Arsenal of Democracy.
You can also write in your own ideas. Take a moment to fill out our one-question survey and be a part of creating Michigan History.
Vote Here: Michigan History Special Issue Survey
I would love to see the information about the shipwrecks. Last year I was in the U.P. and went to Whitefish Point and saw the Coast Guard museum with artifacts from some shipwrecks, it was eerie, but beautiful at the same time. It would be nice to hear more information about these ships as well as the people who lost their lives, if anything is known about them.
I also went to Munising and took the Shipwreck Tour. That is a must for everyone. To be in a glass bottom boat and come up to the shipwrecks and see the hull of the ships is amazing. You need to see that as well as Whitefish Point and The Valley Camp freighter in Sault Ste. Marie.
Another idea I think would be nice is about all of the lighthouses around the state. How and why they came to be.
I’m glad to hear you visited Whitefish Point and took the shipwreck tour. Shipwreck stories tend to have a lot of human interest–so many of us can relate to being out on the water when suddenly a storm rolls in and we have to beeline back to the marina! Thanks for taking the time to let us know your thoughts and ideas.
I like both the shipwrecks and World War II options. I voted for “shipwrecks,” though.
I would love the WWII option especially about all the plants that were converted over to producing aircraft and tanks. My father worked on testing aircraft engines. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to voice our choices.
I would love more information on both!also in the future it would be great to learn more about the lumbering industry.