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College of Literature, Science and the Arts (University of Michigan) records, 1846-2018
549.4 linear feet (in 550 boxes) — 3 oversize volumes — 123.93 GB (online) — 1 archived website
Faculty Meeting Minutes, 1846-2007
The Faculty Meeting Minutes series (7 linear feet) contains faculty meeting minutes from 1846-2007.
Correspondence, 1819-1907
The Correspondence (1819-1907) is chronologically arranged and has been divided into originals, typed transcripts and photocopies of originals. For the most part, the photocopies are those of originals still held by the family. The majority of the correspondence is to or from Ann Jenette Preston and most of the letters date from 1850 to 1870. Correspondents include Mrs. Preston's sons as well as her parents in western Massachusetts. A two page typescript of excerpts from Wallace Preston's diary (1861) may also be found in the typed transcripts. Subjects documented in the correspondence include: a widow's life on the frontier; Great Lakes shipping especially in the 1850s; life aboard Union naval vessels during the Civil War; and daily life in St. Joseph, Michigan and western Massachusetts just before, during, and immediately after the Civil War.
Correspondence, 1831-1971
The Correspondence Series consists of letters from the Hollister and Twichell families dating from 1831 to 1959. Most of this correspondence was sent or received by Etta Twichell and her daughter Jennie. There are a few Civil War period letters, but most of these don't mention the conflict. Of particular interest are the letters to Etta Twichell from M.S. Hollister as he migrated west through Arizona and California, and from Joseph Hollister, who settled in Idaho. There are also letters by Jennie Twichell Lohmiller describing her work as a teacher. The series also contains letters from friends and relatives describing preparations for World War I. The series also includes letters of Jean Lohmiller Rich, 1930-1971, with her family and with her husband Ed Rich. These letters relate to their careers and their personal relationship.
Correspondence, 1840-1881
The Correspondence series deals with Tappan's scholarly interests, particularly in philosophy and education, his travels in Europe, and University of Michigan matters. Tappan's correspondents include James B. Angell, Thomas M. Cooley, Victor Cousin, Edward P. Evans, Alpheus Felch, Samuel F. B. Morse, Charles H. Palmer, and Andrew D. White. There is also correspondence about Tappan particularly between Charles M. Perry and graduates and officials of The University of Michigan, and three volumes of manuscript poems by Tappan. The collection includes a number of letters sent from Tappan to William W. Murphy and his wife, referred to as Mrs. Murphy. These letters were sent while Tappan lived in Europe during the 1860s. A separate group of correspondence is addressed from Tappan to his friend and financial advisor Edwards Pierrepont. A microfilm copy of most of the correspondence is also available.
There is one personal letter in the General Correspondence grouping sent from Tappan's wife, Julia, to Mary Clark regarding Julia’s health dated May 11, 1875.
Henry Philip Tappan papers, 1840-1936 (majority within 1840-1881)
1 linear foot (in 3 boxes) — 2 oversize folders
Correspondence, 1845-1927
The Correspondence series is organized chronologically, and contains not only correspondence by Edwin Denby but also photostats by Nathanial Denby written to the Secretary of the Navy in 1845-1847 and a copy of Graham N. Fitch and S.A. Douglas' correspondence.