Burton manuscript collection papers, 1727-1953.

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Burton manuscript collection papers, 1727-1953.

Papers consist of briefs, deeds, journals, land records, speeches, works on the history of Detroit, Michigan and the Old Northwest. Includes indexed biographical information on more than 400 Detroit and Michigan individuals, plus historical information on Detroit buildings, churches, schools, streets, courts and other aspects of Detroit.

75 linear ft. (114 boxes, 2 wallets, 5 volumes, 2 large manuscripts, 1 extra large manuscripts, 3 microfilm reels)

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Burton, Clarence Monroe, 1853-1932

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Detroit, Michigan, businessman and historian. From the description of Clarence M. Burton papers, 1904-1907 and 1922-1923. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34421050 Clarence Monroe Burton was born on Nov. 18, 1853 in Whiskey Diggins, California to Charles and Ann Burton. The family moved to Hastings, Michigan, and he later attended the University of Michigan, graduating from the Law School in 1874. After marrying, he took a position at the law firm o...

Burton Historical Collection.

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