Recently Accessioned Manuscript and Archival Collections

Recently Accessioned Manuscript and Archival Collections of the
Bentley Historical Library

All recently accessioned collections now open for research are listed here, with the exception of University of Michigan record groups.

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October 2009

Kota, Al.

Al Kota visual material collection, 2005.
2 items.
Clyde Township, Saint Clair County, Michigan, local historian.
Prints of historical scenes in Clyde Township, including John A. Beard estate, Ruby, and Pere Marquette Railroad, Atkins.

Krause, Vic.

Vic Krause Powerpoint presentation, 2004.
1 CD-ROM
Vic Krause is a great grandson of G. A. Krause, founder of Wolverine World Wide, Rockford, Mich., shoe manufacturer.
History of Wolverine World Wide and information about the Krause family (Powerpoint presentation, 12.3 mb, 19 slides).

Preston, David M.

David M. Preston papers, 1963-1965.
1 folder.
Letters, poetry and other materials from businessman and University of Michigan alumnus, J. Fred Lawton.

Redford Avenue Presbyterian Church (Detroit, Mich.)

Redford Avenue Presbyterian Church, Detroit, Michigan records, 1906-2009.
13 linear feet (in 16 boxes), 3 oversize volumes, and 1 oversize item.
Detroit, Michigan Presbyterian Church established in 1906. In 2009, the membership voted to consolidate with Southfield Presbyterian Church.
Administrative and topical files, minutes of the Board of Deacons, annual reports and membership directories, records of women's organizations, baptismal records, membership records, newsletters and church bulletins, and scrapbooks detailing church functions.
Finding aid available online.

Russell, Kathleen.

Kathleen Russell papers, 1997-2006.
0.75 linear feet.
Member of the faculty at Eastern Michigan University; active member of the Ypsilanti Campaign for Equality, an organization formed in support of a non-discrimination ordinance.
Files relating to the Ypsilanti Campaign for Equality and to her work with the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender community at Eastern Michigan University; also CD-ROM of the EMU Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Resource Center web site; videotapes relating to the non-discrimination ordinance.
Finding aid available online.

Stevens, J. A.

J. A. Stevens photograph collection, 1917 or 1918.
2 items.
Member of Company A, University of Michigan Training Detachment, during World War I.
Portrait in uniform, 2 copies.

Ting, Sik Woo,

Sik Woo Ting portrait, ca. 1945.
1 folder.
Graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School.
Portrait of Ting and his wife Ging Mei Ting.

September 2009

Agnew, James Howard.

James H. Agnew papers, 1906-1914.
0.1 linear feet.
University of Michigan alumnus (AB, 1907, AM 1908, MD 1910), member of Phi Beta Pi Medical Fraternity, and an assistant and instructor in Internal Medicine at Michigan (1910-1914).
Written speech on "Fraternity Problems of the Present" given before a Phi Beta Pi meeting in 1914, and various group photographs.

Aldridge, John W.

John W. Aldridge papers, 1942-2006.
14.5 linear feet.
John W. Aldridge (1922-2007) was a noted literary critic, author, and professor of English at the University of Michigan. A World War II veteran, Aldridge was director of the Hopwood Program and served as a special ambassador to Germany through the United States Information Agency (USIA) in 1972-1973.
Papers include personal and professional correspondence, scrapbooks, Hopwood Program material, teaching material and lecture notes, USIA material, as well as notes, articles, essays, and manuscripts for books, published and unpublished. Correspondents include R. P. Blackmur, William F. Buckley Jr., Malcolm Cowley, Ralph Ellison, Norman Mailer, Arthur Miller, William Gaddis, Joseph Heller, Wright Morris, and William Styron.
Restricted access in part.
Finding aid available online.

Ameinu Detroit.

Ameinu Detroit records, 1928-2009.
8.5 linear feet and 1 oversize folder.
Southern Michigan branch of the Labor Zionist Organization, later renamed the Labor Zionist Alliance (1971) and Ameinu (2004).
Records of the Labor Zionist Organization and the Labor Zionist Institute. Included are minutes, topical files, correspondence, financial records, individual branch records, publications, and miscellaneous photographs, videotapes, and sound recordings.
Finding aid available online.

Arnold Home.

Arnold Home records, 1899-2004.
0.4 linear feet and 1 outsize folder.
Home for the aged in Detroit, Mich.; established 1901 and closed in 2004. The home was associated with the Episcopal Church.
Histories, clippings, and miscellaneous materials relating to the home and to its founder Charles London Arnold; also photographs. The collection does not include business records or registers of residents.

Bridge, Robert.

Robert Bridge scrapbook/photograph album, 1907-1918.
1 volume.
Resident of Charlevoix, Michigan; graduate of the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts, class of 1916.
Photographs and memorabilia of life in Charlevoix and of his friends and activities as a student at the University of Michigan, and letter as a seaman with U.S. Naval Reserves.

Eberstein, R. L.

R. L. Eberstein papers, 1927-1957.
3 linear feet.
Telegraph lineman with Western Union and New York Central Railroad in Oxford, Michigan.
Copies of daily work reports and employee's expense statements.

Hilbish, Thomas.

Thomas Hilbish papers, 1937-2004.
2.5 linear feet.
Professor of conducting at the University of Michigan, 1965-1988 and Grammy nominated director of choirs, former supervisor of Music for Princeton, New Jersey public schools, 1948-1964.
Correspondence, press clippings, programs, choral scores and conducting notes, teaching material and photographs and videotapes of conducting performances and choirs.
Finding aid available online.

Ranville, Michael,

Michael Ranville papers, 1953-2008.
3.5 linear feet and 2 oversize items.
Free-lance writer; author of book detailing the case of Milo Radulovich, who was accused by the Air Force of being a security risk. The case was the subject of an Edward R. Murrow program critical of the influence of Senator Joseph McMarthy.
Research materials accumulated for his book on Milo Radulovich, "To Strike at a King," including transcripts of interviews with Walter Cronkite, Fred W. Friendly, Milo Radulovich, and family members among others; also correspondence, copied material, clippings, and research notes. The collection also includes material relating to the publication of the book and to the film "Good Night, and Good Luck" which was based on the book; and audio and videocassettes.
Finding aid available online.

August 2009

Babicki, Andrew.

Andrew Babicki collection, 1916-1936
0.5 linear feet and 3 outsize folders.
Resident of Dearborn, Mich., collector of documents relating to Michigan's role in World War I.
The collection includes diary (1918-1919) of Henry Ahrens, 330th Field Artillery; scrapbook (1916-1936) of Ernest Kaser, 126th and 128th Infantry; pamphlets from the YMCA, Red Cross and other publishers; ration cards, artifacts, and photographs.
Photographs and post cards of Camp Custer, Mich., group photos of members of 107th Supply Battalion, 330th Field Artillery, and survivors of the troop ship Tuscania; portraits of members of 339th Infantry; photos of 126th and 128th Infantry in scrapbook of Ernest Kaser; postcard of military parade in Flint, Mich.; 330th Field Artillery pennant.

Casa de Unidad (Detroit,Mich.)

Casa de Unidad (Detroit, Mich.) records, 1980-2006
7 linear feet and 1 oversize folder.
In English with some Spanish.
Organization founded in Detroit, Mich. in 1980 as Casa de Unidad Cultural Arts and Media Center. The center devoted its resources to identifying, developing, and preserving the Hispanic/Latino cultural heritage of Southwest Detroit. The organization offered workshops in the visual, literary, and performing arts. It also held a performing arts festival, and nurtured local artists by providing exhibition space in its gallery.
Records include correspondence, board minutes, grant proposals and reports, newsletters, budgets, also sound recordings, photographs, and compact discs storing images.
Finding aid available online.

Eero Saarinen & Associates.,

[University of Michigan North Campus] [model].
1 model : wood, col. ; 90 x 152 x 11 cm.
Architectural firm.
Area and building model, probably used in presentation to the University of Michigan, proposing plan for the development of the North Campus area. From the University of Michigan Plant Extension Services.
The original model is open for research by appointment.

Gaunt, Howard C.

Howard C. Gaunt diary, 1898
1 volume.
Resident of rural Vassar, Mich., who worked on his father's farm and attended school.
Description of daily life including farmwork, school, religious activities, bicycle riding, and visiting.

Pacosz, Christina V.

Christina V. Pacosz diaries and publications, 1970-2008, bulk 1980-2004
6 linear feet.
Polish-American poet, born and educated in Detroit, Michigan.
The collection consists primarily of personal diaries and copies of her published work, including serial publications and anthologies containing her poetry. The diaries are detailed glimpses into her thoughts, her life as a poet, her teaching, travels, and daily acitivities.
Finding aid available online.

Parker, Justine L.

Justine L. Parker diary, 1874-1875
0.2 linear feet.
Daughter of Thomas A. Parker and Elizabeth Maxwell Parker of Detroit, Mich., born about 1861. Thomas A. Parker was a wholesale grocer.
Travel journal of a tour of Europe taken by Justine Parker and her mother, including visits to England, France, and Italy.

Perry, Will D.

Will D. Perry diary, 1883
3 volumes in 1 box.
Student in the Commercial Dept., Hillsdale College, born 4 April 1865. Perry later lived in Beatrice, Neb., and Kalamazoo, Mich.
Diary describing his life as a student, and also working on his parents' farm. A second volume includes brief notes relating to his hat business in Beatrice, Neb. A transcription of both volumes, illustrated, prepared by Joyce Perry, accompanies the diary.

Siglin, Dave.

Dave Siglin papers, 1968-2008
2 linear feet and 2 oversized volumes.
Program director at the Ark, Ann Arbor, Mich., music club, 1968-2008
Administrative records relating to the management of the Ark, including artists' contracts and financial records; printed materials such as concert calendars, flyers, posters; photographs.
Finding aid available online.

Van Arnem, Heidi.

Heidi Van Arnem papers, 1977-2003, bulk 1994-2001
3 linear feet and 1 oversize volume.
Disability rights activist and entrepreneur from Birmingham, Mich.
Personal and entrepreneurial files providing biographical information and a history of Van Arnem's business ventures; fundraising and advocacy files documenting Van Arnem's advocacy efforts for people with disabilities, as well as her fundraising efforts for spinal injury research; news clippings, including columns Van Arnem wrote for Detroit newspapers; and photographs and videotapes.
Finding aid available online.

July 2009

Arc Michigan.

The Arc Michigan records, 1956-2007, bulk 1980-2004
7.5 linear feet and 1 oversize motion picture reel.
Michigan chapter of advocacy organization established on behalf of people with developmental disabilities. The organization was formerly known as the Association for Retarded Citizens/Michigan. Its aim is to assist individuals in obtaining employment, education, and an independent life within their community.
Records documenting the governance and activities of the organization; include minutes of the board and executive committee; other committee records; conference files; records of specific programs, including Parent Leadership program, Family Gatherings, and Dignified Lifestyles; also files of affiliates and associated organizations; and visual materials.
Finding aid available online.

Bagley family.

Bagley family papers, 1846-1922
0.2 linear feet and 1 outsize folder.
The family of David M. Bagley of Lansing, Mich., and later Old Mission, Mich., law student at the University of Michigan (1861-1862), chairman of the Ingham County Republican Committee; his wife Bennette (Mabbs) Bagley; and their son William D. Bagley, a farmer in Old Mission, Mich.
Letters addressed to Bennette Bagley, 1858-1874, including letters from David M. Bagley while a student at the University of Michigan and letters from Louis Kelsey, African American soldier with the 54th Massachusetts Infantry.
Letter book, 1846-1851, of Bagley family members containing copies of letters; University of Michigan student notebook, 1861, on law lectures by James V. Campbell; precinct record book, of Lansing, Michigan, 1858, containing lists of voters with annotations of their party affiliation (later used in 1883 and 1919-1922 as account book by William D. Bagley).

Begole family.

Begole-Miles family papers, ca.1801-ca. 1951, bulk 1860s-ca. 1900
1 linear foot, 1 oversize volume, and 1 oversize folder.
Josiah Begole was governor of Michigan, 1883-1884; Manley Miles was professor of "scientific agriculture" at the State Agricultural College (now Michigan State University).
Ledger of Manly and Edmund Miles documenting New York state and Genessee County, Michigan farm and furniture-making business, 1801-ca. 1847. The ledger includes some Miles family birth records. The collection also includes letters exchanged between Harriet Miles Begole (wife of Josiah Begole and sister of Manly Miles) and her sister Mary Louise in New York State, 1840-1845; two scrapbooks (1860s-ca. 1917) of Harriet Miles Begole containing clippings and memorabilia about members of the Miles and Begole families; and photograph albums.

Burkhart, Ben.

Ben Burkhart papers, ca. 1900-1990s.
0.2 linear feet.
Ben Burkhart was owner and manager of the Burkhart Typesetting Company in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Financial ledger, 1946-1947; samples of printing, clippings, scanned photographs, and DVD interview.

Curtin, Jessica.

Jessica Curtin collection, 1997-2007
1 linear foot.
University of Michigan student, member of Michigan Student Assembly, Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action by Any Means Necessary, and the Defend Affirmative Action Party.
Collection documents debates surrounding affirmative action and includes press clippings; BAMN and DAAP organizational materials and flyers; photographs; and ephemera.

Farmer, Ruth C.

Ruth C. Farmer photograph collection, 1936, 1949 and 1964
1 folder.
Detroit public health nurse.
Group photographs of public health nurses; one photograph is of the monthly meeting of nurses at Harper Hospital, 1936; another is of the supervisors of nursing of the Detroit Department of Health.

Gramlich, Edward M.

Edward M. Gramlich papers, 1969-2007
2.0 linear feet.
Professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan and a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Various papers and presentations by Gramlich between 1969 and 2007. Also some recorded speeches and interviews and a DVD of his memorial services. Some photographs also included.
Finding aid available online.

McOmber, Margaret.

Margaret McOmber scrapbook, 1929-1930
1 volume (in 1 box)
1930 graduate of University High School, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Programs, clippings, and scattered family photographs.

O'Brien, Michael, 1943-

Michael O'Brien sound recordings, 1987-1990
60 sound cassette tapes.
Biographer of Michigan Senator Philip A. Hart.
Taped interviews with individuals personally acquainted with Senator Hart. The interviews were used in O'Brien's biography of Hart.
Finding aid available online.

Parker, Dotty Ann.

David Wolaver letter, 1943 May 26
1 item.
Dotty Ann Parker was a resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan. David Wolaver was son of Earl S. and Margaret L. Wolaver of Ann Arbor.
Letter from David Wolaver written while in military training at Fort McClellan, Alabama, discussing training exercises and his affection for Parker.

Souter, Alfred La Verne.

Alfred La Verne Souter scrapbook, 1909-1916
1 oversize volume.
Graduate of University of Michigan College of Dental Surgery, class of 1916. Member of Xi Psi Phi fraternity. Resident of Shelby, Mass. and World War I Naval veteran.
Scrapbook containing tickets, receipts, dance cards, and programs. Also, photographs of Xi Psi Phi fraternity house and members; 1916 Dental class and graduation; and individual and group shots of students, illustrating academic, personal, and social life.

June 2009

Alawan, Raad.

Raad Alawan video collection, 1960-2005, bulk 2004-2005.
19 DVDs.
Dearborn, Michigan writer and television producer.
DVDs of the interviews and film footage used in the production of his documentary, "New beginnings: the story of the Islamic Center of America."
Finding aid available online.

Chirri, Mohamad Jawad.

Mohamad Jawad Chirri papers, 1959-2005.
7 linear feet.
Director of the Islamic Center of America, Dearborn, Michigan; author of books and other writings on Islam.
Papers of Imam Chirri and records of the Islamic Center; include drafts of writings, notes and notebooks on Islamic topics; organizational records of the Islamic Center relate to its administration and activities. The collection also includes files relating to Zehia Kahil, Muslim woman active in Arab World Festival and the Federation of Islamic Associations; and publications.
Finding aid available online.

DeBolt, George Frederick,

George Frederick DeBolt journal, 1921-1951.
1 volume.
In English.
George Frederick DeBolt (G. Fred DeBolt) was born in Freeland, Mich., and lived in Bay City, Mich., before attending the University of Michigan in 1920. In 1921, DeBolt left the University to study at the Ferris Institute. He then returned to the University of Michigan in September 1921. He earned his A.B. degree from the College of Literature, Science and the Arts in 1925.
Journal kept while studying at the University of Michigan, and the Ferris Institute. Primarily used as a daybook to record a detailed account of daily living expenses and transactions. Also includes commentary on daily events and transactions. DeBolt continued to record transactions in the book after graduation, but the entries are less detailed. Included in the volume are news clippings, photographs, programs, ticket stubs, and some correspondence. Also stored with the volume is a University of Michigan lapel pin, ca. 1920-1925.

Lurie Terrace.

Lurie Terrace records, 1961-2008.
10 linear feet and 5 oversize volumes.
Ann Arbor, Michigan, apartment building for senior citizens of modest means.
Records of Senior Citizens Housing of Ann Arbor, the organization administering Lurie Terrace, including board minutes, office files, newsletters, and photographs albums and scrapbooks; also CD-ROM copy of newsletters and photographs.
Finding aid available online.

Newland, Harold Michael,

Harold M. Newland diaries, 1969-2008.
5 volumes and 1 folder (in 1 box)
Detroit attorney, graduate of the University of Michigan, resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Diaries describing his life in Ann Arbor with mention of activities with his life partner and with other friends and acquaintances.

Waite, Sarah Wandell,

Sarah Wandell Waite papers, 1908-1979, bulk 1908-1914.
0.3 linear feet.
Sarah (Sally) Wandell Waite was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1889. She attended the University of Michigan from 1908/09 to 1911/12, earning her A.B. degree in Literature and her Teacher's diploma in June 1912. After graduating Waite returned to Toledo, Ohio and worked as a high school teacher.
The bulk of the collection consists of student memorabilia collected by Sarah (Sally) Wandell Waite while attending the University of Michigan from 1908/09 to 1911/12. There are also some materials from various years following her graduation up to 1979. Of particular note are her dance cards, including a dance card from a Michigamua "Peace Dance" in 1910. Another interesting item is a University of Michigan hat pin bearing the old 1837 university seal. Also included are Alumni Association membership materials, blue book exams, class notes, graduation programs, photographs, Pi Beta Phi fraternity materials, a University Bulletin containing instructions on teaching observations, pins and ribbons, a University calendar, and theater programs.

Wallace, George John,

George John Wallace papers, 1929-1985.
10 linear feet.
Ornithologist, professor of zoology at Michigan State University; specialist in the study of the effect of pesticides on birds.
Organizational files relate to his activities with the Michigan Pesticides Council, the American Ornithologists' Union, the Michigan Audubon Society, and other professional organizations and societies; topical files concern his general interest in birds and the study of ornithology; professional and personal correspondence; collected information about pesticides; writings, course materials, and bird lists.
Finding aid available online.

Wharton, Zacariah Fletcher,

Zacariah F. Wharton student notebook, 1883-1884.
1 volume.
Zacariah F. Wharton was born October 4, 1853 in Ohio. He received his A.B. degree from North Missouri State Normal School (now Truman State University) in 1879, and his LL.B. degree from the University of Michigan in 1884. He then returned to North Missouri State Normal School and earned his M.S. degree in Didactics in 1899. Wharton worked as a principal for a high school in Auburn, Nevada, and in Auburn, Calif., before settling in Sacramento, Calif. to work as a lawyer. He died in Sacramento, March 19, 1922.
Class notes for lectures on general law given by Thomas M. Cooley, on domestic relations by Henry W. Rogers, on pleading and practice by Charles A. Kent, on criminal law by James V. Campbell, and on contracts by William P. Wells.

Zinn, Frank Towsley,

Frank T. Zinn class notebooks, 1925-1929.
1 linear foot.
Frank T. Zinn was born in Galesburg, Michigan, and lived in Battle Creek, Michigan before attending the University of Michigan. He received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degrees from the University of Michigan in 1925 and 1929.
Class notes for lectures on property law, and bills and notes given by Ralph W. Aigler; on rights in land by Burke Shartel; on evidence by Evans Holbrook; on trial and appellate process, and municipal corporations by E. Blythe Stason; on quasi contracts by John P. Dawson; on mortgages by Edgar N. Durfee; on bailments and public utilities by Edwin C. Goddard; and on taxation by Herbert F. Goodrich. Also included are class notes on crimes, contracts, pleading, torts, equity, public utility law, wills, and federal procedure.

May 2009

Chapin, Jan,

Jan Chapin collection, 1973-1999.
1 outsize folder (in 1 box)
Ballots from Ann Arbor, Mich., city elections, 1974-1999, including text of proposals; also printed portraits of Ann Arbor city officials, 1973-1991.

Cole, Emma Jane,

Emma Jane Cole collection, 1910-1911.
0.1 linear feet.
Grand Rapids, Michigan Central High School teacher and botanist.
Testimonials about Cole by The Ladies Literary Club and M. O. Barkley of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Estabrook, Joseph,

Joseph Estabrook papers, 1864-1893.
1 folder.
In English.
Regent of the University of Michigan (1870-1878) and Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction (1887-1891), teacher and Congregational minister in Ypsilanti, East Saginaw, and Olivet, Mich.
Certificates of election as Regent and as Superintendent of Public Instruction; also marriage licenses and certificates for marriages he performed.

Fleming, Sally.

Sally Fleming papers, 1928-1988.
3 linear feet.
Wife of University of Michigan president Robben Fleming; active in civic and cultural organizations.
Correspondence, appointment books, organizational files, and personal materials relating to her University of Michigan activities and responsibilities.
Finding aid available online.

Holland, Jeep,

Jeep Holland papers, 1943-1998.
12 linear feet (in 13 boxes)
Founder of Ann Arbor, Mich. based A-Square Record label in 1967. Manager, producer, and promoter of Michigan musical groups in the late 1960s.
The collection documents Jeep Holland's personal life and career, particularly the A-Square Record label which he found in 1967. Series consist of administrative files from Discount Records Ann Arbor store and A-Square Records; artist files from groups Jeep worked with, such as MC5, The Stooges, The Rationals, and others; also personal papers; assorted realia such as promotional buttons, sound recordings including 45 rpm singles, photographs, and scrapbooks.
Finding aid available online.

Miller, Esther Randall.

Esther Randall Miller visual materials, ca. 1900-ca. 1950.
0.3 linear feet (1 volume and 2 folders)
Ann Arbor, Michigan nurse.
Photograph album with photos of summer and winter activities, trips, friends and acquintances, and parents; also portraits of her father Harrison M. Randall, including informal photos of him receiving honorary degree from the University of Michigan.

Renewal Ministries (Organization)

Renewal Ministries videotapes, 1974-2005.
19 linear feet and 32 oversize videotapes.
Renewal Ministries is an offshoot of the Word of God, an ecumenical charismatic Christian Community located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 1980 by Ralph Martin as a lay Catholic organization, its purpose is to renew Catholic life and ministry, which it does through television, radio, conferences, and rallies, evangelization schools, books, tapes, and worldwide mission trips. As president of the organization, Ralph Martin has since 1982 hosted a weekly television program - The Choices We Face.
The Renewal Ministries collection consists of videotapes (VHS and 1 inch reel) of organizational outreach programs, retreats, and rallies. The bulk of the collection consists of videotapes of the long-running television program hosted by Ralph Martin entitled "The Choices We Face." There are other tapes of rallies held in Lithuania, Poland, and Jerusalem. Other materials predate the establishment of the organization. These include conferences held at Notre Dame and Kansas City in the 1970s.
Finding aid available online.

Spaulding, Jay Earle,

Jay Earle Spaulding papers, 1917-1920 and 1940.
1 folder and 1 CD-Rom.
Resident of Detroit, Mich., who served in Co. B, 310th Engineers, during the U.S. intervention in North Russia, 1918-1919.
Diary and narrative reminiscence of his military service; also brief biographical information written by his son.
Scanned images (pdf) and printout.

April 2009

American Legion. Erwin Prieskorn Post No. 46 (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

American Legion, Erwin Prieskorn Post No. 46 records, 1992-2003.
0.2 linear feet.
Minutes of meetings, 1992-2003; newspaper clippings relating to veterans affairs.
The collection is open for research use.

Bonisteel Foundation.

Bonisteel Foundation collection, 2009.
1 folder.
The Bonisteel Foundation was established in Ann Arbor, Mich., to honor the memory of Roscoe Bonisteel, former regent of the University of Michigan. The foundation was dissolved in 2009.
List of grants made by the foundation and memorandum by Francis X. Blouin about the foundation's records.

Bucha, Douglas, collector.

Douglas Bucha collection, 2003.
1 folder.
Niles, Mich., collector of materials on the life and work of Edith May Nieboer, fly tyer of Sparta, Mich.
Copies of Nieboer advertising materials, photo of Harry Nieboer, article by Bucha, and photos of Bucha exhibit of Nieboer items.

Carpenter, James Saltonstall.

James Saltonstall Carpenter letter, 1904 May 18.
1 item.
Law student at the University of Michigan.
Letter to his parents describing his activities, including attending court, May Festival, and others.

Church family.

Church family photo album/scrapbook, ca.1900-ca.1920s and 1944.
1 volume.
The Church family lived in Pittsford, Michigan.
Photograph album/scrapbook, perhaps compiled by Edna Ethel Church, relating to family activities. Many of the items in the album and the captions accompanying the photographs are about her son William Lee Church.

Cowles, Henry Chandler, 1869-1939.

Henry C. Cowles lantern slide collection. PY - 1891-1936.
1 linear foot (104 glass lantern slides)
Cowles was a botanist at the University of Chicago and a pioneer in the study of ecology. Cowles extensively studied sand dunes of the Great Lakes. Through extensive field trips, Cowles and other Chicago ecologists produced a collection of more than 4500 photographs documenting natural environments between 1891-1936.
104 glass lantern slides and negatives, primarily relating to Michigan, depicting sand dunes, shorelines, forests, and flora. The slides, created by Cowles, George Fuller, W . S. Dudgeon, and others, were likely collected by James Teeri, curator of ecology at the University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Many of the University of Chicago slides are available online through the Library of Congress in the American Environmental Photography Collection. Approximately 40 of the glass slides are unique.
Finding aid available online.

Detroit Suburban Librarians Roundtable.

Detroit Suburban Librarians Roundtable records, 1966-2008.
2 linear feet.
Correspondence and minutes of meetings; annual survey reports with salary information, benefits, library budgets, circulation statistics, and related information.

Dey family.

John I. and Catherine Anne Dey family genealogical chart, ca. 1898.
1 oversize item.
Family of John I. and Catherine Anne Dey, who migrated from South Amboy, N.J. to Birdsall, N.Y. in 1823, with various descendants in Michigan. The chart is believed to have been created by Harry William Dey and Merton Lawrence Dey.
Genealogical chart in branching tree format.

Hadley, Thomas Erle.

Thomas and Arlene Hadley film collection, 1950s.
0.2 linear feet (3 sound tape reels and 1 binder) and 5 film reels.
Thomas Erle Hadley of Holly, Mich., was an architectural engineer, inventor, and poet. With his wife Arlene Hadley he created and distributed nature films.
Four nature films made by Thomas and Arlene Hadley: "Evangeline Adventure Trails," "Happy Valley" (on 2 reels with separate sound track), "Into the North Woods" (with separate sound track), and "Nature Trails of North America," with background information and shot lists for these and other films.

Kleis, Harold.

Harold Kleis photograph collection, 1960s?
1 envelope.
Ann Arbor, Mich., businessman, president of Coca-Cola Bottling Company.
Portraits and photo of Bellman's Super Market.

Landecker, Werner S., 1911-

Werner S. Landecker papers, 1937.
1 folder.
Professor of sociology at the University of Michigan.
A paper "Ueber einige Zusammenhaenge der Rechtsphilosophie mit der Religion" delivered at the Lehranstalt für die Wissenschaft des Judentums, Berlin, along with notices and reviews.

Makielski, Leon A., 1885-1934.

[Portrait of Harry B. Hutchins], 1920
1 painting :
Makielski in 1920 was instructor in architectural drawing at the University of Michigan.
"Presented by June Class 1942."

Maynard, Olivia.

Olivia Maynard papers, 1976-1982.
1 linear foot.
Democratic Party of Michigan officer; candidate for state lieutenant governor in 1978 and 1990; regent of the University of Michigan.
Topical files and other materials relating to her Democratic Party responsibilities, to her campaign for lieutenant governor in 1978, and to her advocacy of women's rights issues.
The Bentley Library also has records of the Democratic Party of Michigan which includes Olivia Maynard Files.
Finding aid available online.

Michigan. Governor (2003- : Granholm)

Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm website, 2007-2009
6 CD-ROMs
Jennifer Granholm took office as Michigan's governor Jan. 1, 2003.
Main content of the governor's website captured Feb. 2007, Feb. 2008, Feb. 2009.

Minard, Fred E.

Fred E. Minard photograph collection, 1918-1919.
0.2 linear feet.
Member of 168th Co., United States Army Transportation Corps, serving near Murmansk, Russia, near the end of World War I; resident of New Castle, Wyoming.
Photographs of ports, camps in England and France, the Russian countryside, Murmansk, soldiers on patrol and in camp, battle casualties, battle damage and construction on Russian railroads, airplanes, and other subjects. Most of these photographs are described in a printed list distributed by John E. Wilson. Also CD-ROM disc containing scanned copies (tiff) of photos.

Owen, Charlotte Plumer.

Charlotte Plumer Owen scrapbook, 1993-2005.
1 volume.
Director of the U.S. Women's Marine Band, 1944-1945; later director of the Ann Arbor Summer Civic Band.
Scrapbook of clippings, articles, programs, and photographs relating to her career and activities.

Shrewsbury, Gary.

Gary Shrewsbury photograph collection, 1983-1990.
2 linear feet.
Contract photographer during the gubernatorial administration of Michigan Democratic governor James J. Blanchard.
Photographic negatives of Governor Blanchard while attending public functions, giving speeches, signing bills, and participating in various social and political gatherings.
Finding aid available online.

Woodward, Stan J.

Stan J. Woodward papers, 2005.
1 item.
North Muskegon, Mich., local historian.
Biography of Frank R. Adams of Whitehall, Mich.

March 2009

Bolgos, Ola Elizabeth Parker.

My story, 2008.
1 item (17 leaves)
Daughter of George Granville Parker and Grace Leola Pettibone, operators of Parker Mill, Ann Arbor Township, Mich. She married Zina Bolgos, operator of Bolgos Dairy, also in Ann Arbor Township.
Reminiscence of her life.

Butler, Hal.

Hal Butler papers, 1939-2006.
5 linear feet.
Detroit, Michigan, based editor, pulp fiction writer, novelist, nonfiction author, and freelance travel writer.
Background materials and extensive business files with correspondence, contracts, copyrights, photographs, and a wide range of publications. Work is represented in Ford Times magazine, pulp fiction serials, and a variety of sports and travel publications.
Finding aid available online.

Cacioppo, George.

George Cacioppo papers, 1939-1985.
7 linear feet (in 18 boxes)
Composer, born in Monroe, Michigan. Educated at the University of Michigan where he studied with Ross Lee Finney. Co-founder of the ONCE group and organized the ONCE Festival from 1961 to 1968. Cacioppo was one of the first composers to explore the aesthetic known as "piece as process" with indeterminate notation, also known as chance music.
Contains sketches, manuscripts, printed music and writings by George Cacioppo, as well as correspondence, press clippings, programs and ONCE Festival memorabilia. Arranged by format of material.
Finding aid available online.

Cooper, Arthur Wells.

Arthur W. Cooper student notes, 1955-1957.
0.4 linear feet.
Doctoral student studying forestry at the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources. Cooper earned a Ph.D. in 1958.
Lecture notes on courses taken by Cooper at the University of Michigan, including silviculture, forest soils, micrometeorology, glacial geology, biosystematics, and biotic communities. Professors included Stephen H. Spurr, Louis Wehmeyer, E. Wendell Hewson, Robert Dils, and James Zumberge.

Emerson, Virginia Beabes, collector.

Virginia Beabes Emerson photograph collection, 1908
1 item.
Group photo of children in front of Tappan School, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Grier, John William, 1892-1979.

John William Grier photograph collection, 1918-1919.
0.4 linear feet.
Member of 167th Co., United States Army Transportation Corps, serving near Murmansk, Russia, near the end of World War I; resident of Bryn Mawr, Pa.
Photographs of ports, camps in England and France, the Russian countryside, Murmansk, soldiers on patrol and in camp, battle casualties, battle damage and construction on Russian railroads, airplanes, and other subjects. Most of these photographs are described in a printed list distributed by John E. Wilson.

Harr, Alfred Joseph, b. 1876.

Alfred Joseph Harr Taufschein, 1876 July 2.
1 item.
Resident of Waterloo, Mich.; son of Georg and Elenora (Smith) Harr.
Taufschein or baptismal certificate.

Hilton, John.

John Hilton collection, 1982-1983.
0.3 linear feet.
Writer for the Ann Arbor Observer.
Cassette tapes of interviews with University of Michigan administrators, regents, faculty, and friends and family of Harold Shapiro, relating mainly to his career and presidency at the University of Michigan; also partial transcripts and summaries of interviews.

Imagining America (Organization)

Imagining America records, 1999-2007.
3 linear feet.
A national consortium of universities and cultural institutions dedicated to supporting public work in the arts, humanities, and design. From 2000 to 2007 Imagining America was hosted at the University of Michigan and was directed by Julie Ellison. In 2007 hosting activities were transferred to Syracuse.
Documentation about the consortium includes by-laws, mission statements, governance material, reviews, conference material, membership information, background on sponsored projects and publications produced by Imagining America.
Finding aid available online.

Kinney, Floyd Stanley.

Floyd Stanley Kinney papers, 1939-1946.
0.1 linear foot.
Methodist minister in Galesburg, Michigan; writer on the reconstruction of Christianity on humanistic lines. Kinney died in 1946.
Correspondence, publications, drafts of writings, and a copy of his book The Religion of Human Progress annotated for revision.

Kramer, Arthur W., 1906-1998.

Arthur W. Kramer sound recording collection, 1958-1965.
2 linear feet.
Ypsilanti, Mich., police officer.
Tape recordings (7" and some 5" reels) of speeches by conservative and anti-communist lecturers.
Finding aid available online.

Ludwig, Martha.

Martha Ludwig papers, 1974-2006.
1.0 linear feet.
A researcher and professor of biological chemistry. Ludwig joined the University of Michigan faculty in 1967, she chaired the Biophysics Research Division, 1986-1989, and initiated the Molecular Biophysics Training Program.
Papers dealing mostly with the University of Michigan Biophysics Research Division and Life Sciences Collaborative Access Team, including correspondence, minutes, budget material, and reviews.
Finding aid available online.

Mark, Michael L.

Michael L. Mark journal, 1961.
1 volume.
Music student at the University of Michigan and a member of the Symphony Band that toured Russia, Eastern Europe and Middle East in 1961. William D. Revelli and George Cavender directed the band during the 15 week cultural tour.
Journal kept during the trip with daily entries covering February 18, 1961 to May 30, 1961. Entries are fairly detailed covering activities, performances, and observations about the countries visited.

Mayhew, Loren.

Loren Mayhew papers, 1961-2009.
0.2 linear feet and digital files.
Music student at the University of Michigan and a member of the Symphony Band that toured Russia, Eastern Europe, and Middle East in 1961. William D. Revelli and George Cavender directed the board during the 15 week cultural exchange tour.
Digital files and hard copy print-out of the digital files, including Mayhew's transcribed 1961 diary, roster of tour bard members, and "Russian Tour Band," a collection of memories, letters, noted and diaries from various members of the tour.

McLain, Winifred Roberts Denman.

Winifred Roberts Denman McLain photograph collection, 1920s.
1 item.
1924 graduate of the University of Michigan; 1930 nursing diploma.
Winter scene of Chemistry and Natural Science Buildings from the Diag, University of Michigan.

Mix, Elisha, 1818-1898.

Elisha Mix papers, 1848-ca. 1898.
0.5 linear feet.
Captain, later colonel in the 8th Michigan Cavalry during the Civil War.
Letters to family describing activities and events while serving in the Civil War (original letters and typescripts); speeches given after the war; personal and service-related documents. There are aslo scattered letters of family members, Frank W. Mix, serving with the 4th Michigan Cavalry; Edward H. Mix, serving with 16th Connecticut Infantry; and Amelia Mix, wife of Elisha Mix. Also correspondence (1848-1849) from William G. Butler describing conditions in Saugatuck, Mich.

Potter, William Midgley.

Brooks Street early history, 2009.
1 item (17 leaves)
Resident of Brooks Street, Ann Arbor, Mich.
Compiled history, with maps, of Brooks Street and the Spring Hill Addition to Ann Arbor, Mich.

Reitz, Jane Gerry.

Jane Gerry Reitz papers, 1940-1986.
0.2 linear feet.
Student at the University of Michigan in 1941-42. From Otsego, Michigan, Jane Ann Gerry lived in Jordan Hall and was a member of Collegiate Sorosis. She subsequently married Carl Reitz.
Student memorabilia collected by Gerry while a student at the University of Michigan during the 1941-42 academic year. Includes housing information, regulations for women, student handbook, identification card, dance cards and programs from social activities as well as Collegiate Sorosis material. Also some later material relating to the University.

Toward A Fair Michigan (Organization)

Toward A Fair Michigan records, 2005-2008.
1 linear foot.
Nonprofit organization formed in 2005 to open dialogue and increase citizen participation in the debate on Proposal 2, the ballot initiative that ended affirmative action in Michigan; dissolved in 2008.
Administrative files include articles of incorporation, business plan, bylaws, correspondence, fundraising materials, minutes, progress reports, a web site capture, and a video documentary. Organizational activities reflect educational outreach and primarily contain materials related to public forums.
Finding aid available online.

University of Michigan Hillel.

University of Michigan Hillel records, 1935-2008.
1.5 linear feet (in 3 boxes)
University of Michigan student religious group, founded in 1926 under the name B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation.
The record group includes calendar of events, newsletters, scattered correspondence, newspaper clippings, board minutes, brochures, programs, and posters. A series of scrapbooks documents organizational activities from the mid-1930s to the early 1940s.
Finding aid available online.

Winter, S. C. (Sara C.)

S. C. Winter oral history collection, 1994-1995.
0.2 linear feet (8 CD-ROMs)
Faculty member at Eugene Long College, The New School for Liberal Arts.
Interviews with persons active in the development of Parishfield, Episcopal religious community in Brighton, Michigan, and later Detroit, seeking to create a lay ministry to further the mission of the church in society. Interviewees include Bishop Robert DeWitt, Tony Stoneburner, Paul Van Buren, and Gibson Winter.

Woodard, R. J.

R. J. Woodard photograph collection, 1918.
1 item.
Group photo of the fourth training detachment at the University of Michigan.

February 2009

Beauvais, Francis N.

Francis N. Beauvais papers, 1941-1974.
0.3 linear feet and 1 oversize folder.
University of Michigan Engineering School graduate (1937-1941); aeronautical engineer (1941-1945) at Ford Motor Company's Willow Run Bomber Plant; aeronautical engineer (1945-1946) North American Aviation, Inglewood, California; research engineer (1946-1980) Ford Motor Company's Research and Engineering Center, Dearborn, Michigan.
Miscellaneous papers, memorabilia, publications, and photographs relating to his activities as a student at the University of Michigan and to his various professional responsibilities.
Finding aid available online.

Donohoe, Kitty.

Feast of families oral history collection, 2007.
0.2 linear feet (1 folder and 5 sound cassettes)
Kitty Donohoe is an Ann Arbor, Mich. folksinger. Her "Feast of Families" brought together students at Ann Arbor's Mitchell Elementary School who interviewed residents at the nearby American House Senior Living Facility about their life stories.
Partial transcripts or notes for 12 interviews and tape recording for 5 of them.

Gaige, Frederick M.

Frederick M. and Helen T. Gaige photograph collection, 1890s-1961.
1 folder.
Frederick M. Gaige was curator, Insect Division, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. His wife Helen T. Gaige was curator of reptiles and amphibians at the museum.
Portraits and other family photos. Collection includes original photos and scanned copies (jpeg).

Institute for Global Education.

Institute for Global Education records, 1971-2008.
5 linear feet.
Grand Rapids, Michigan organization working to achieve peace and social justice through education and outreach events and programs.
The organization's records document the development and programs of a peace and justice community organization. The series include: Administrative and Related Records; Events; Publications; Affiliated Groups and Committees; Photographs; and scrapbooks.
Finding aid available online.

Kaplan, H. David.

H. David Kaplan photograph collection, 1956, 1973.
40 slides
1956 graduate of the University of Michigan with a B.A. in journalism.
Color slides of the 1956 Michigras parade, and 1973 slides of the University of Michigan campus and surrounding area, including houses, Harris Hall, interior of the Michigan Daily office, Nickels Arcade, The Blue Front, and the Gandy Dancer restaurant (old Michigan Central Railroad Depot).

Ravitz, Allyn.

Allyn Ravitz papers, 1973-1997.
0.6 linear feet.
Feminist attorney from Detroit, Michigan.
Topical files relating to cases in which she was involved; organizational activities, especially the Feminist Federal Credit Union; and feminist issues and interests, including credit and housing discrimination, sexual harassment, etc.

St. James Episcopal Church (Detroit, Mich. : 1869-1910)

St. James Episcopal Church records, 1871-1890.
3 volumes.
Episcopal Church located at the corner of Brooklyn Ave. and Bagg Street, Detroit, Mich. (Street names have been changed to Brooklyn and Temple). The church was organized in 1869 and closed in 1910 by merger with Trinity Episcopal Church.
Baptisms (1871-1880), marriages (1871-1880), confirmations (1872-1879), and burials (1871-1880); letterbook (1882-1885 with a few added items to 1890).

January 2009

Bottum, C. E. (Curtis Edward), 1927-2005.

C. E. Bottum papers, 1954 and 1978-2002.
0.4 linear feet.
C. E. (Bill) Bottum, Jr. was a resident of Ann Arbor, Mich., chairman of Townsend and Bottum Inc., a construction company specializing in industrial and energy projects. He was noted for guiding his business on the principles of the Beatitudes.
Speeches and other writings relating to his efforts to build his business on Christian and Theosophical principles. Some documents relating to the history and activities of Townsend and Bottum are included, along with one speech about the construction business (1954) by C. E. Bottum, Sr.

Cathedral Church of St. Paul (Detroit, Mich.). Chapter.

Chapter of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul collection, 1987-1989.
1 linear foot.
The Cathedral Chapter is responsible for the physical plant of the Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit, Mich.
In 1989 the Chapter published "Through the Years, 1834-1988," which contained histories of parishes and other organizations in the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan. This collection contains parish histories, clergy lists, photographs, and other documents collected for the book.

Coles, Tom.

Tom Coles photographic slides, 1955-1956.
1 folder.
Medical student at the University of Michigan, 1955-1956.
Slides of banquet and smoker of the Galens, a medical students organization; Band Day at Michigan Stadium; and homecoming displays.

Colvin, Betty Jane, collector.

Betty Jane Colvin collection, 1900s-1955.
1 folder.
Thomas and Grace Colvin were owners of the Anson Brown Building which housed their Ann Arbor Bedding Co. The building was at the corner of Broadway and Pontiac Trail in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Photographs of exterior of the Anson Brown Building, including staff and company vehicle; also photographs of interior with employees manufacturing mattresses; and clippings about the company.

Dudley, Adolphus Mansfield, 1877-

Adolphus Mansfield Dudley papers, 1907-1945.
0.6 linear feet.
Electrical engineer with the Westinghouse Corporation, 1904-1944. Graduate of the University of Michigan College of Engineering.
Correspondence, lectures, and other materials relating to his career at Westinghouse.
Finding aid available online.

Ferry, Thomas W. (Thomas White), 1827-1896.

Thomas White Ferry papers, 1866, 1881, and 1891.
1 folder.
Member of Congress (1865-1867 and 1869-1871) and the United Stated Senate (1871-1883) from western Michigan.
Letters from James Garfield, John Sherman, Russell Alger, and James Blaine, mainly thank you and other courtesy letters.

Foster, Mary Pat.

Mary Pat Foster collection, ca. 1990-2008.
0.2 linear feet.
Fennville, Mich., accountant and political investigator; transgender activist, active in the Chicago Gender Society and the Church of Human Kindness.
Videotape (VHS) and clippings relating to activities of the Chicago Gender Society and the Church of Human Kindness, educational groups for transgendered persons. Also preservation copy of Foster's website "West Michigan News Company," which reports on politics in Western Michigan, chiefly Allegan and Berrien Counties. The website is available at http://www.wmnc.biz/

Freemasons. Ann Arbor Lodge, no. 85 (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

Free and Accepted Masons, Ann Arbor Lodge, No. 85 records, 1856-1868.
1 oversize volume.
Masonic lodge established in Ann Arbor, Mich., in 1855 and disbanded in 1869.
Annual returns of officers and members. Photostats (negative).

General Television Network.

General Television Network records, 1954-1997.
11 linear feet (in 12 boxes) and 3 oversize volumes.
Detroit, Mich., television production and post-production company. One division of the company designed telecommunication equipment and systems, and the company established a national closed circuit television network.
The record group includes administrative records; historical and background information; albums containing photographs, transcripts of programs, clippings, and correspondence; photographs and snapshots of events and personalities; and video and sound recordings.
Finding aid available online.

Goodstein, Sanders A.

Sanders A. Goodstein student notebooks, ca.1939-ca.1946.
3 linear feet.
Graduate of the University of Michigan (A.B., 1938; M.B.A., 1939; J.D., 1946).
Notebooks from classes taken in the School of Business Administration and Law School of the University of Michigan.

Kottnauer, J. Frank.

J. Frank Kottnauer class notebooks, ca. 1940.
5 volumes (in 1 box)
Law student at the University of Michigan (class of 1940).
Student notebooks from classes taken in the Law School of the University of Michigan.

Meijer, Hendrik G., 1952-

Hank Meijer photograph collection, 2008.
0.1 linear feet.
Co-chairman and chief executive officer of Meijer, Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich., based retailer.
Photos illustrating an address entitled "Michigan's homegrown retailer : seventy-five years of Meijer," including photos relating to the life and work of Hendrik and Fred Meijer. Also a copy of the address as published in Chronicle.

Musgrave, Elizabeth C.

Elizabeth C. Musgrave papers, 1966-2007.
1 folder.
One-time secretary to Kenneth E. Boulding.
Miscellaneous clippings, holiday letters, and programs received from Kenneth and Elise Boulding.

Polk, Wardell A.

Wardell A. Polk papers, 1943-2008 (bulk 1943-1950).
0.2 linear feet.
Member of the Tuskegee Airmen, African American pilot who served during World War II.
Military orders and other communications received while serving during World War II; commemorative programs and other publications relating to the Tuskegee Airmen; also related videocassette.

St. Edward the Confessor Episcopal Church (Clinton, Macomb County, Mich. : Township)

St. Edward the Confessor Episcopal Church records, 1958-2004.
0.1 linear feet and 1 oversize volume.
Macomb County, Michigan Episcopal Church established, ca. 1958. The church's location was often identified as Fraser, Mich.
Registers of marriages, baptisms, burials, communicants, and members.

Sears, Anna E. Congdon.

Anna E. Congdon Sears diaries, 1908-1916.
9 volumes (in 1 box)
Resident of Chelsea, Michigan, wife of Thomas S. Sears, a farmer.
Diaries describing weather, daily activities, including church, local visits and trips.

Stevenson, Charles Coburn.

Charles Coburn Stevenson student notebook, 1884-1885.
1 v. (172 p.)
Law student at the University of Michigan from Boise, Idaho, graduated in 1885.
Notes on the lectures of Harry B. Hutchins on "Equity Pleadings and Practices."

Washington, Georgia M.

Georgia M. Washington papers, 1940s-1950s.
0.2 linear feet.
Detroit African American church woman and cosmetologist.
Event programs and other publications from Hartford Ave. Baptist Church, other Detroit churches, and area cultural performances; cosmetology publications; and snapshots of family, friends, and trips.

Weener, Walter, d.1862.

Walter Weener papers, 1862.
1 folder.
Walter Weener was a resident of Olive, Mich., who served in Co. I, 13th Michigan Infantry, during the Civil War. He was killed at the Battle of Stones River.
Letters to Paulus den Bleyker of Kalamazoo, Mich., describing army life, illness, the aftermath of the Battle of Shiloh, and his Christian attitude toward the war.

December 2008

Baughan, Paul.

Paul Baughan papers, 1933-1950.
0.2 linear feet.
Resident of Owosso and later Alma, Mich., who was a general in the Direct Credits Society, an economic reform organization founded by Alfred W. Lawson.
Correspondence, orders, and other documents of the Direct Credits Society.

Cleage, Albert B.

Albert B. Cleage Jr. papers, 1949-2005.
19 microfilm reels.
Detroit, Michigan clergyman, pastor at St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, who later founded Central Congregational Church. In the 1960s, Cleage and his congregation began restructuring the church's rituals, programs, and theology to conform to the Black Christian Nationalist phiosophy. In 1970, the church was renamed the Shrine of the Black Madonna.
The collection contains correspondence, sermons, and writings of Albert B. Cleage, Jr. (his name would later be changed to Jaramogi Abebe Agyeman); records of the shrine of the Black Madonna; papers of individuals within the church who assisted Cleage; and records of the National Office of the Shrine.
Finding aid available online.

Conant family.

Conant family papers, 1833-2001.
1 linear foot and 1 oversize folder.
Pioneer family to Van Buren Township, Wayne County, Michigan. The family homestead was moved to Salem Township, Washtenaw County in 1942 during construction of the Willow Run Bomber Plant and Airport. One family member, John Stoughton Conant, served with Co. H, Fourth Michigan Infantry during the Civil War.
Family papers include Civil War letters and documents of John Stoughton Conant; property and financial materials; genealogical files; and photographs.
Finding aid available online.

Eaton, Charles L., 1846-1895.

Charles L. Eaton scrapbook, 1888-1893.
0.1 linear foot.
Resident of Paw Paw, Mich., a Civil War veteran active in Republican Party politics, served as state commander of the Grand Army of the Republic 1891-1892 and Adjutant General of Michigan 1893-1895.
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings relating to his activities in the Republican Party and Grand Army of the Republic. (Photocopy)
Original held by Roger L. Heiple.

Miller, Grace H., b. 1887.

Grace H. and James M. Miller papers, 1919-1938.
0.2 linear feet and 1 oversize item.
Grace H. Miller was a teacher at Brent School in the Philippines during the 1920s, her brother, Dr. James M. Miller, was a U.S. Army physician at the Sternburg General Hospital, Manila, during the same period.
Diaries of Grace H. Miller (1921-1922) describing life in the Philippines and travel in China, South Asia, and Europe; correspondence of James M. Miller (1924-1926) describing life in the Philippines, one letter (1938) from Miller's wife Bess describing life in the Canal Zone; and visual materials.

Osler, David W.

David W. Osler papers, 1961-2008.
0.3 linear feet and 15 oversize folders (in 5 drawers)
Ann Arbor, Michigan architect; head of firm David W. Osler Associates.
Architectural drawings of residences, office and academic buildings and a condominium, mainly in Ann Arbor, Michigan; also presentation boards for the Memorial for the Veterans of the Vietnam War and the Kalamazoo Arcadia Creek Urban Design and Development; and miscellaneous articles, publicity, and brief project summaries.
Finding aid available online.

November 2008

Babcock, James M.

James M. Babcock correspondence with Harriette and Harold Arnow, 1974-1975.
0.1 linear foot.
Babcock was director of books and manuscripts for Stalker & Boos, Birmingham, Mich., auctioneers, and earlier chief of the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library.
Correspondence and clippings mainly relating to Harriette Arnow's book "The Kentucky Trace" and to sale of a book collection.

Breed, C. Hedger, collector.

C. Hedger Breed collection, 1900s-1930s.
1 envelope.
Photo of exterior of home at 703 Berkshire Rd., Ann Arbor, Michigan; also photo of basement with furnace and hot water heater; and ephemera.

Ostuno, Ernest J.

Ernest J. Ostuno visual materials collection, 1956.
3 DVD-Rs.
Meteorologist with the National Weather Service Forecast Office, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Digital copies of films, photographs, maps, and other documents collected for Ostuno's book "Paths of Destruction: The Story of West Michigan's Worst Natural Disaster" and accompanying DVD, "Changing Winds," both documenting the April 3, 1956 tornadoes in West Michigan.
Researchers should contact the donor regarding reproduction rights.

Pratt, Curtis Z., 1837-1895.

Curtis Z. Pratt letters, 1860-1864.
1 folder.
Civil War soldier who served with the 6th Michigan Infantry, Co. G; later commissioned 1st lieutenant in the 1st Regiment Corps d'Afrique, which became the 73rd Regiment United States Colored Troops.
Transcription of letters to his wife describing activities. The transcriptions were made by Jon D. Reed. The collection also includes a biographical sketch of Pratt written by Reed.

Radulovich, Milo, 1926-2007.

Milo Radulovich papers, 1945-2008.
2 linear feet and 1 oversize folder.
Milo Radulovich was a reserve Air Force officer, who during the height of the Cold War and the influence of Senator Joseph McCarthy, was accused of being a security risk. His case was used by CBS News and Edward R. Murrow in a "See It Now" program exposing the unfair tactics and accusations of McCarthy.
The collection includes correspondence, publications, and other materials relating to the Air Force hearings, to the aftermath of the case, including the production of the motion picture based upon the Murrow program. There are also other materials pertaining to other members of the family.
Finding aid available online.

Recently Accessioned Manuscript and Archival Collections of the Bentley Historical Library