Architectural drawings of the Jackson Armory (Jackson, Mich.), 1911-1996.

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Architectural drawings of the Jackson Armory (Jackson, Mich.), 1911-1996.

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Architectural drawings primarily documenting the transformation of the old Jackson prison into a National Guard Armory. Also includes bound copies of "The Spectator. (Jackson Prison newspaper), 1932-1969 and clippings from the Jackson Citizen Patriot, 1944-1950, April 21, 1952-May 9, 1952. Volume 32 of "The Spectator "documents the 1952 Jackson Prison riot. Note to researchers: Not a complete set of "The Spectator."

13 linear feet.

State Archive of Michigan

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State Archive of Michigan

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Michigan's military establishment formally began with an August 30, 1805 act that provided for a territorial militia. A state militia was established in 1838. Public Act 147 of 1846 completely re-organized the state militia. Public Act 198 of 1893 officially designated the militia as the Michigan National Guard. In 1916, the U.S. Congress passed the National Defense Act, making all state national guards the primary reserves of the U.S. armed forces. The Executive Organization Act of 1965, which ...

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