Directory: Regional: North America: United States: Michigan: Society and Culture: History (93)

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Life Along the Manitou Passage / The Age of Schooners - An educational tour of this vital Lake Michigan shipping passage complete with 1912 nautical chart and historical and modern day photos.

Michigan History Magazine - This week in Michigan history, overview of the current issue, index, subscription information, and history e-store.

1870 Michigan Census - Compiled and presented by the Library of Michigan, it presents an online index and actual census images.

Michigan Governors - Historical list of Governors from the Northwest Territory to the present. Includes dates, party, and links to biographical information.

Michigan Historical Markers - This is a survey of the designated historic sites in Michigan which have an historical marker. It contains the marker text and a site photograph of more than 1250 historical sites. It is a non-commercial, educational site not affiliated with the State of Michigan.

Michigan History - From the Michigan Manual published by the state legislature, contains a brief history, Conventions of Assent, and a Chronology.

Lumbering In Michigan - From Michigan Epic, the history of the Lumbering Industry. Contains biographies, overview, photograph archives, and multi media files.

Memorial On Line Library ~ Michigan Selections - Contains historic plat maps for some counties, the 12th Michigan Infantry book, and 1912 School for the Deaf book.

RRHX Internet Railroad History Museum of Michigan - Provide historical information on the formation and operation of Michigan's Railroads, from the early 1830's to date with charts, facts, photographs, and links.

Insiders' Guide to Michigan's Traverse Bay | History - Contains history of the northwest region. Chapters include the original Michiganders, exploration, war, lumbering, agriculture, and tourism.

Stevens Thomson Mason - Mason was the first governor of Michigan. This article provides a biography from the state History, Arts and Libraries Agency.

Records on Exhibit - From the State Archives of Michigan, online samples of many documents and photographs in their holdings. It includes the 1835 Constitution, an 1839 tourist map, a letter from Gen. Grant, and many photographs.

Mining History - From Michigan Tech, mining history plus photographs from college of mines, mine shafts of Michigan, and mining history links.

The First People to 1900 - An online tour of the Michigan Historical Museum galleries with in depth links covering Settling a State, the Civil War, Mining, Lumbering, Farm and Factory.

Michigan in the Twentieth Century - An online tour of the Michigan Historical Museum galleries with in depth links covering Farm and Factory 1900-1930, 1920's Street Scene, the Great Depression, Arsenal of Democracy, the 1950's and 1960's.

Caroline Kirkland's "A New Home..." - Caroline Kirkland was a Michigan pioneer in the 1830s who wrote about her experiences. Her books were well received both in literary and popular circles. This is a partial online text of her most popular book. Contains a link to a brief biography of her.

Northwest Ordinance; July 13, 1787 - From the Avalon Project, text of the ordinance that governed the Old Northwest Territory, including Michigan.

Michigan Historical Collections - A division of the Bentley Historical Library, that collects, processes, and makes available for research unpublished and published materials relating to Michigan history.

Governors of Michigan - A guide to the papers in the Bentley Library includes an introduction, a list of Governors from 1837-1991, and a description of the papers.

Michigan's History Calendar - A day by day look at historic events in Michigan for each month.

Lumberman's Monument - Erected in 1931 as a memorial to the lumbermen that harvested Michigan's white pine in the 1800's, the statue overlooks the Au Sable River. Photograph and link to the names of contributors.

Historical Documents Related to Michigan Laws - Complete text of the states 1835,1850,and 1908 constitution, as well as the Government of the Northwest Territory.

Michigan Facts and History - Much information in sections including Michigan through the years, fast facts, some famous Michiganians, maps, authors and illustrators, genealogy tools, and the Michigan quarter.

Water Winter Wonderland - Historic theatres and drive-ins, speedways and drag strips, amusement parks, hotels and motels.

Clarke Historical Library Central Michigan University On-Line Resources - In depth on-line resource with full texts of Local Historic Resources, on-line exhibits about Michigan, bibliographies of library historic materials, and professional advice.

1895 Atlas Michigan Page - Historic map of Michigan with an index by city and county.

GM Auto History Flint UAW Sitdown Strike 1936-1937 - United Auto Worker UAW General Motors Flint Sitdown Strike 1936-37 history links. First labor agreement, labor book bibliography. Flint Michigan auto and labor history and research resources.

H-Michigan Discussion Network - History and culture of Michigan. Discussion groups, newsletter, photographs, timelines, links, organizations, Michigan symbols.

Michigan's Historic Sites Online - Information and photos of places in Michigan listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the State Register of Historic Sites, as well as places with Michigan Historical Markers. Photo tour and searchable database.

Chandler, Zachariah--NSH Statue - Biography of Senator Chandler and portrait of statue donated to the U.S. Capitol by the State of Michigan.

American Memory - Panoramic Maps 1847-1929 - An online collection from the Library of Congress. Maps from all over the state, zoom in to see details.

Zachariah Chandler (1813-1879) - Biography and photographs of Michigan's Civil War Senator.

Early history of Michigan 1800's - Information and stories from some of the early pioneers to settle in the state of Michigan

Michigan The Early Years - The life and times of the early settlers and stories of how Michigan began.

Michigan's Upper Peninsula - Historical writings from the early days of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

1873 General History of the State of Michigan - From the Making of America series,the complete text of an 1873 history of the state with biographies, portraits and illustrations. Compiled by Charles Tuttle.

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