Series 3 of record group 75-34 consists of hatchery files from the Michigan Department of Conservation, Fish Division for the years 1923-1964. Consists of material pertaining to 24 fish hatcheries or rearing ponds proposed or operated by the Division around the state. Included are maps or blueprints of facilities; histories of the facilities; papers and documents relating to land or pond leases and acquisitions; statistics on operations like fish plantings and rearings; correspondence regarding operational and personnel problems; federal assistance projects; and newspaper clippings.