Copper Harbor Light Station Records, Circa 1850-Circa 1900.

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Copper Harbor Light Station Records, Circa 1850-Circa 1900.

Records, circa 1850-circa 1900, pertaining to Copper Harbor Light Station in Copper Harbor, Michigan. Includes letters and appointments of lighthouse keepers and lighthouse inspectors for the 11th district which includes Copper Harbor.

0.02 cubic feet; 1 microfilm roll.

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