Russell M. Magnaghi collection, 1890s-2009 (majority within 1977-2009)

Summary

Creator:

Magnaghi, Russell M.

Abstract:

Russell M. Magnaghi is professor of history at Northern Michigan University. The collection consists of oral history recordings and transcripts and photographs, developed as part of Magnaghi's work in documenting history and ethnicity of the Upper Peninsula and Michigan in general.

Extent:

3 linear feet
1 oversize folder
1.8 MB (online)
7 digital audio files

Language:

English

Call Number:

95103 Aa 2 UAm

Authors:

Finding aid created by Michigan Historical Collections staff

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection consists of three series developed as part of Magnaghi's work in documenting history and ethnicity of the Upper Peninsula and Michigan in general. The series are Italian-American Immigrant Oral History Series; Ethnic Heritage of Presque Isle County, Mich.; and Photographs.

Biographical / Historical:

Russell M. Magnaghi is professor of history at Northern Michigan University.

Acquisition Information:

The collection was donated by Russell M. Magnaghi (donor no. 6911 ) in several accessions.

Processing information:

In preparing digital material for long-term preservation and access, the Bentley Historical Library adheres to professional best practices and standards to ensure that content will retain its authenticity and integrity. For more information on procedures for the ingest and processing of digital materials, please see Bentley Historical Library Digital Processing Note. Access to digital material may be provided either as a direct link to an individual file or as a downloadable package of files bundled in a zip file.

Accruals:

Periodic additions to the records are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

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

Related

Alternative Form Available:

Digitization: A number of recordings within this collection have been digitized. The resulting files are available for playback online or in the Bentley Library Reading Room according to rights. Original media are only available for staff use.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Italian Americans -- Michigan -- Upper Peninsula.
Italian Americans -- Michigan.
Music ensembles -- Michigan.
Serbian Americans -- Michigan.

Formats:

Digital file formats.
Photographs.
Sound recordings.
Oral histories.

Places:

Presque Isle County (Mich.) -- Ethnic relations.
Presque Isle County (Mich.) -- History.
Upper Peninsula (Mich.)