Robert D. Aldrich papers, 1783-1983.

ArchivalResource

Robert D. Aldrich papers, 1783-1983.

Papers and photographs collected by Robert D. Aldrich relating to the history, people and institutions of Concord village in Jackson County, Michigan; include correspondence, diaries, account books and other papers of Concord residents; records of Concord social organizations, businesses, schools, and church and governmental bodies.

17 linear ft., 28 v. [outsize], and 1 outsize folder.Photographs 4 linear ft. and 1 outsize folder.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7363753

Bentley Historical Library

Related Entities

There are 9 Entities related to this resource.

Paddock, Alfred H., 1937-

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Encke, L. C.

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Piper, William Bowman, 1927-....

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Pomeroy, Austin.

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Michigan Central Railroad Company

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On March 20, 1837, legislation providing for work to proceed on three railroads and two canals in Michigan became law. One of the railroads -- the central -- was to connect Detroit and St. Joseph through the second tier of counties. Based upon preliminary work already done by the Detroit and St. Joseph Railroad Company (whose rights and properties were purchased by the state), the railroad was able to begin operation (at least as far as Dearborn) by the end of 1837. In 1846, the central railroad...

Keeler, Lewis.

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Billings, Hiram K.

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Aldrich, Robert, 1918-1983

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Robert D. Aldrich (1920-1983), born in Concord, Michigan, worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Throughout his life, he maintained and cultivated an interest in the people, organizations, and history of his hometown of Concord. He collected widely: manuscript, printed, and photographic materials, anything that related to Concord or to western Jackson County in general. From the guide to the Robert D. Aldrich Collection, 1783-1983, (Bentley Historical Library University of M...

Mann family.

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