Richard R. Elliott papers, 1823-1908

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Richard R. Elliott papers, 1823-1908

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/665170092

Elliott was a cloth merchant in Detroit and also conducted a foreign passage and exchange business, being instrumental in inducing thousands of Irish immigrants to come to Michigan. In addition, collection contains many of his religious and historical articles.

8.3 linear ft. (2 boxes, 2 wallets, 23 volumes, 2 microfilm reels)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7958977

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Elliott, Richard, 1823-1908

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Cloth merchant and foreign passage and exchange businessman, of Detroit. Correspondence, business records, and other papers, chiefly relating to Elliott's activities in bringing emigrants to Michigan. Includes copies of Elliott's writings on early residents of Detroit, Chippewa and other Indians, the Catholic Church, and other topics of local history. From the description of Richard R. Elliott papers, 1823-1908 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 665170092 ...

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Eagle & Elliott.

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Baraga, Frederic, 1797-1868

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