Michigan ferry collection, 1995, 1997.

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Michigan ferry collection, 1995, 1997.

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Collection of color photocopies of newspaper clippings and issues devoted to the history of Michigan steamers and ferries from the Benzie County Record-Patriot, August 23, 1995; and 1997 Ludington Daily News issues of March 17-21 and May 3, the latter of which focuses on the City of Ludington (steamer).

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Clarke Historical Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8190018

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