Administrative records of the Michigan Department of Military Affairs Personnel Division, 1897-1971.

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Administrative records of the Michigan Department of Military Affairs Personnel Division, 1897-1971.

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This record group consists of the administrative records accumulated by the Personnel Division of the Michigan Department of Military Affairs for the years 1897-1971. The record group includes general orders (1897-1917, 1947-1948) and special orders (1898-1915) issued from the Adjutant General's Office. The orders describe unit mobilization, maneuvers, and appointments authorized to various units of the military. The record group also includes personnel listings (1917-1971, predominatly 1940-1949); directories listing names, addresses, units, and telephone numbers of members of the National Guard (ca. 1937-1971); and documentation of individuals called into federal service during World War II. The record group also includes directives and policies issued during World War II, and manuals describing military law (1946-1964). In all, these administrative records document the contribution of the Michigan citizenry to the protection of the country.

3 hol. boxes (3 cu. ft.)

State Archive of Michigan

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SNAC Resource ID: 7588946

State Archive of Michigan

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Michigan. Adjutant-General's Dept.

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Michigan State Troops

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Michigan. Dept. of Military Affairs. Personnel Division.

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