John C. Holmes correspondence, 1849-1855.

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John C. Holmes correspondence, 1849-1855.

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Correspondence of Michigan State Agricultural Society (1849-62); including plans and reports for the first State Fair.

0.8 linear ft. (1 box, 1 wallet)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7526210

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Michigan State Agricultural Society

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Michigan State Fair

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Holmes, John Clouch, 1809-1887.

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Born at Salem, Mass., Sept. 25, 1809. Came to Detroit and worked as a clerk in store of John Palmer & Bro., later became a partner in the business. Later went into the real estate business and devoted much time to educational and scientific studies. In 1852 established the Farmer's Companion and Horticultural Gazette which later merged with another publication. He was one of the organizers of the State Pioneer Society, the State Agricultural College and the Detroit Scientific Association. He...