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Much information in sections including Michigan through the years, fast facts, some famous
Michiganians, maps, authors and illustrators, genealogy tools, and the Michigan quarter.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-15481_20826---,00.html
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Historical Documents Related to Michigan Laws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.
http://www.michiganlegislature.org/mileg.asp?page=historicaldocuments
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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.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hmnf/pages/monument.html
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Michigan's History Calendar
A day by day look at historic events in Michigan for each month.
http://www.hsmichigan.org/educator.php
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Save Fort Wayne Homepage
A website dedicated to the preservation and rehabilitation of Historic Fort Wayne in Detroit,
Michigan. Includes history, photographs, maps, news, calendar, and links.
http://www.savefortwayne.org/
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Keweenaw National Historical Park
Park Service guide for Michigan's only National Historic park. Provides travel basics, activities,
printable travel guide, and links to this unique park.
http://www.nps.gov/kewe/
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1895 Atlas Michigan Page
Historic map of Michigan with an index by city and county.
http://www.livgenmi.com/1895mi.htm
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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.
http://www.umich.edu/~bhl/bhl/mhchome/govtp.htm
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Maps of the Northwest Territory
Historic maps showing Michigan as part of the Old Northwest.
http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/historical_maps/northamerica/northwest.html
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Zachariah Chandler (1813-1879)
Biography and photographs of Michigan's Civil War Senator.
http://www.mrlincolnswhitehouse.org/templates/display.search.cfm?ID=154
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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.
http://www.umich.edu/~bhl/bhl/mhchome/mhchome.htm
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Northwest Ordinance; July 13, 1787
From the Avalon Project, text of the ordinance that governed the Old Northwest Territory, including
Michigan.
http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/nworder.htm
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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.
http://www.traverse.com/people/dot/new_home/newhome3.html
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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.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17447_18595_18596-54215--,00.html
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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.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17447_18595_18596-54214--,00.html
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Michigan Historical Center
Home of the Michigan Historical Museum System, State Archives, Records Management, State Historic
Preservation Office, Michigan History Magazine and the Office of the State Archaeologist. Site
contains links to all agencies, directions, and events.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17445_19273---,00.html
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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.
http://michsite.state.mi.us/voyager.cfm
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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.
http://www.lib.cmich.edu/clarke/online.htm
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State Archives of Michigan
With documents dating back to 1792, the archives houses much of Michigan's record heritage.
Information about the agency, its programs and services, and directions.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17445_19273_19313---,00.html
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Mining History
From Michigan Tech, mining history plus photographs from college of mines, mine shafts of Michigan,
and mining history links.
http://www.mg.mtu.edu/mining/mining/mining/mining/mining/oldpix.htm
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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.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-15481_19271_19357---,00.html
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Stevens Thomson Mason
Mason was the first governor of Michigan. This article provides a biography from the state
History, Arts and Libraries Agency.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17451_18670_18793-52864--,00.html
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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.
http://www.insiders.com/traverse/main-history.htm#tod
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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.
http://www.michiganrailroads.com/RRHX/RRHXHome.htm
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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.
http://www.memoriallibrary.com/MI/
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Lumbering In Michigan
From Michigan Epic, the history of the Lumbering Industry. Contains biographies, overview,
photograph archives, and multi media files.
http://michiganepic.org/lumbering/lumbering.html
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Michigan History
From the Michigan Manual published by the state legislature, contains a brief history, Conventions
of Assent, and a Chronology.
http://www.michiganlegislature.org/mileg.asp?page=MM2001-2002&chapter=1
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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.
http://www.MichMarkers.com
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Chandler, Zachariah--NSH Statue
Biography of Senator Chandler and portrait of statue donated to the U.S.Capitol by the State of
Michigan.
http://www.aoc.gov/cc/art/nsh/chandler.htm
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Michigan Governors
Historical list of Governors from the Northwest Territory to the present. Includes dates, party,
and links to biographical information.
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/migov.html
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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.
http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=moa;idno=AFK0671
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1870 Michigan Census
Compiled and presented by the Library of Michigan, it presents an online index and actual census
images.
http://envoy.libofmich.lib.mi.us/1870_census/
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Michigan History Magazine
This week in Michigan history, overview of the current issue, index, subscription information, and
history e-store.
http://www.sos.state.mi.us/history/mag
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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.
http://www.schoolship.org/maritime/
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H-Michigan Discussion Network
History and culture of Michigan. Discussion groups, newsletter, photographs, timelines, links,
organizations, Michigan symbols.
http://www.h-net.msu.edu/~michigan
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