Records of the Michigan Civil War Centennial Observance Commission, 1961-1966.

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Records of the Michigan Civil War Centennial Observance Commission, 1961-1966.

This record group consists of various records of the Michigan Civil War Centennial Observance Commission for the years 1961-1966. The record group includes: correspondence relating to Grave Registration Committee and activity (1961-66); form reports of Civil War veterans' interments in Michigan cemeteries (1961-65); correspondence and publications relating to Civil War observance programs in other states (1961-66); and microfilmed publication Records relating to military service in the Civil War of Medal of Honor winners from Michigan (reels 350-354) from the National Archives, National Archives and Records Service.

4 mss boxes 5 microfilm reels (2.2 cu. ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7595483

State Archive of Michigan

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United States. National Archives and Records Service

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Michigan Civil War Centennial Observance Commission

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On Oct. 18, 1958, a charge was issued by Gov. G. Mennen Williams to the Michigan Civil War Centennial Commission. A 28-member commssion was appointed to cooperate with the National Civil War Centennial Commission. It was asked to plan and lead in an observance program for the state of Michigan; to encourage communities, schools, and others to act; encourage the preservation of documents and other materials relating to the war; encourage historical research on Michigan's role in the war and its e...

Michigan Civil War Centennial Observance Commission. Graves Registration Committee

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On Oct. 18, 1958, a charge was issued by Gov. G. Mennen Williams to the Michigan Civil War Centennial Commission. A 28-member commssion was appointed to cooperate with the National Civil War Centennial Commission. It was asked to plan and lead in an observance program for the state of Michigan; to encourage communities, schools, and others to act; encourage the preservation of documents and other materials relating to the war; encourage historical research on Michigan's role in the war and its e...