Reports of Michigan fisheries, 1891-1908.

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Reports of Michigan fisheries, 1891-1908.

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Series 2 of record group 76-131 consists of reports of Michigan fisheries of the State Board of Fish Commissioners for the years 1891-1908. Provides the amount, kind and value of fish sold by individual fishermen at Michigan fisheries as well as their investments, size and type of operations. Annual reports provide such information as name, address and locality of each fisherman; pounds, price per pound, and total value of fish sold (by kind of fish); total value of all fish sold; equipment used; number of men employed; value of nets; value of boats; value of lands and buildings; and total investment. Summaries provide statistical totals on the above categories by district (five geographic districts within the state).

5 volumes.

State Archive of Michigan

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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 It continued to operate under Act 63, MPA 1885 which repealed former acts, defined duties, powers, and method of expending funds...

Michigan. Fisheries Division

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