D. N. Lowell collection of pamphlets and publications, 1855-1882

Summary

Creator:

Lowell, Dwight Nelson, collector, -1907

Abstract:

University of Michigan graduate, 1867, and lawyer in Macomb County, Michigan. Collection of pamphlets and other printed material relating to history of the university, the legal profession and other matters.

Extent:

60 items (in 6 bound volumes; approximate)

Language:

English

Call Number:

753 DA 2; L914; P186

Authors:

Finding aid created by Michigan Historical Collections staff

Background

Scope and Content:

The Lowell pamphlet collection consists of 6 bound volumes of pamphlets and other publications relating primarily to the history of the University of Michigan, including reports and addresses of the presidents, commencement addresses, and reports on misappropriation of funds in the chemistry department; messages and reports of the Michigan governors, and a number of articles on law and the legal profession.

Biographical / Historical:

Dwight N. Lowell was a graduate of the University of Michigan (A.B. 1867) and a Macomb County attorney. He was also a collector of pamphlets and other publications primarily relating to the University of Michigan. Lowell died July 27, 1907.

Acquisition Information:

The provenance of this collection is unknown.

Accruals:

No further additions to the collection are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Related

Other Finding Aids:

Many of the items are cataloged individually in MIRLYN, the University of Michigan online catalog.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Baccalaureate addresses -- University of Michigan.
Education.

Names:

University of Michigan -- History -- 19th century.
University of Michigan. Dept. of Law.

Places:

Michigan -- Politics and government -- 1837-1950.