Franklin L. Parker papers, 1816-1911

Summary

Creator:

Parker, Franklin Leonidas, 1820-1894

Abstract:

Papers of Franklin L. Parker and the Parker family of New York (State) and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Family correspondence, business papers, diaries, 1850-1893, and other materials concerning land transactions.

Extent:

12 linear feet
1 oversize volume

Language:

English

Call Number:

852043 Aa 2; AC

Authors:

Finding aid created by Michigan Historical Collections staff

Background

Scope and Content:

The Franklin L. Parker collection relates mainly to land investments and other financial dealings, and family matters. The collection has been arranged into the following series: Correspondence; Letterpress books; Land records; and Personal and miscellaneous.

Biographical / Historical:

Franklin L. Parker was born at Perry, Genesee County, New York on March 19, 1820. In 1829, he moved with his parents to Salem in Washtenaw County. He attended a private school in Plymouth, then in 1843, he was admitted to the University of Michigan, graduating in 1847. Following, he taught school in Columbus, Ohio all the while studying law. He was admitted to the Bar in 1850 and set up practice in Ann Arbor. Parker's real interest, however, was not the law, and after 1860, he gave most of his attention to real estate investments and other financial affairs. He had extensive holdings in Saginaw, Washtenaw, and other Michigan counties. He died February 19, 1894.

Acquisition Information:

The collection was the gift of Mrs. Herbert S. Hicks (donor no. 2288 ).

Accruals:

Periodic additions to the records are not expected.

Physical Location:

Portions located in offsite storage; prior notification required for access.

Rules or Conventions:

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

Subjects

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Subjects:

Business records.
Land use -- Michigan.

Formats:

Diaries.

Names:

Parker family.

Places:

Ann Arbor (Mich.)
Michigan -- Social life and customs -- 1841-1850.
Michigan -- Social life and customs -- 1851-1860.
Michigan -- Social life and customs -- 1861-1870.
Michigan -- Social life and customs -- 1871-1880.
Michigan -- Social life and customs -- 1881-1890.
Michigan -- Social life and customs -- 1891-1900.
New York (State)
Michigan -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.