Fred G. Westerman collection.

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Fred G. Westerman collection.

This collection consists of a manuscript entitled Some comments covering the history of trout planting in the state of Michigan, by Fred A. Westerman, 1961. The collection also contains a medal "awarded to Michigan Fish Commission for aquarian display". The obverse of the medal reads "awarded by the Detroit International Fair and Exposition 1892".

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SNAC Resource ID: 7430814

State Archive of Michigan

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Westerman, Fred A.

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Michigan. State Board of Fish Commissioners

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On April 19, 1873, the Michigan Legislature established the State Board of Fish Commissioners "to increase the product of the fisheries, and to make an appropriation therefor." The Board was incorporated on March 9, 1882 and was entrusted with the supervision of the fishing interests and the enforcement of the laws for the protection of fish and fisheries of the state. It continued to operate under Act 63, MPA 1885 which repealed former acts, defined duties, powers, and method of expending funds...