Horace LaFayette Wilgus papers, 1879-1935.

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Horace LaFayette Wilgus papers, 1879-1935.

Correspondence, speeches, newspaper clippings, notes, and manuscripts of books and articles, relating to his professional career, Ann Arbor, Michigan organizations and issues, particularly progressive political movements and prohibition, including the Michigan Anti-Saloon League, the anti-trust movement, and the 1912 Progressive Party; also photographs.

4 linear ft. and 3 v.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7364077

Bentley Historical Library

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The Ladies Library Association of Ann Arbor was established in 1866 as a subscription library with dues set a three dollars a year. The idea of a free public library was discussed early on with the thought that the city might match support for the library. In 1870, the organization proposed that the city council take over the subscription library and make it a public one. This idea was rejected. In 1879, the Association rejected the idea of combining its collection with that of the ...

Ann Arbor Golf and Outing Club (Mich.)

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University of Michigan. Alumni Association

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University of Michigan.

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Outside of museum holdings, no comprehensive survey and inventory of campus artwork had been attempted since 1937. With support from the Michigan Commission on Art in Public Places, 1,076 items were inventoried during 1988-1990. Additional inventory work was undertaken in 1997-1998 for risk management purposed, but generated little new information. From the description of Inventory of University of Michigan-owned art, 1988-1990, 1997-1998. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id...

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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

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Ohio State University

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The Medical Alumni Society of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, since 1931 with the exception of 1939, has given the honor of "Man of the Year" to a doctor(s) during their annual reunions. In 1973 the award name changed from the title "Man of the Year" to "Professor of the Year." And in 1975, Margaret (Peg) Hines was the first woman to be so honored. From the guide to the Man/Professor of the Year Photograph Collection, 1934-1993, (Medical Heritage Center) ...

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Ann Arbor (Mich.). Dept. of Public Works.

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Anti-Saloon League of Michigan

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J.L. Hudson was the president of this temperance organization which was headquartered in Detroit (Mich.). It began around 1906 and functioned until 1939. The organization advertised against breweries, saloons, and for prohibition. The Clarke Historical Library has the extensive papers of M.D. Olds. From the description of Collection, 1911-1912. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 46368355 ...

First Presbyterian Church (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

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Charles Artemas Kent was born in Hopkinton, New York, Oct. 11, 1835, the son of Artemas and Sarah (Weed) Kent. He received a A.B. from the University of Vermont in 1856 and studied at Andover Theological Seminary, 1857-1859. Kent was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1960 began practicing law in Detroit. Kent joined the Law School faculty in 1868. He had been a student in the law office of Professor Charles I. Walker before joining the faculty as the Fletcher Professor of Law. The position named f...

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Michigan School of Religion (Ann Arbor)

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Research Club (University of Michigan)

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Congregational Churches

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Professor of law at University of Michigan, and specialist in corporation law. From the description of Horace LaFayette Wilgus papers, 1879-1935. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34423634 Horace Lafayette Wilgus, a member of the University of Michigan Law School faculty for 34 years, was born in Conover, Ohio, in 1859. After graduating in 1882 from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree, he held a variety of occupations, including d...

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First Congregational Church (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

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