W. Stewart Woodfill papers, 1957 and 1975.

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W. Stewart Woodfill papers, 1957 and 1975.

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Address, 1957, giving a historical sketch of the financial operation of the Grand Hotel and a statement, 1975, giving an account of the legislative history and building of the Mackinac Bridge, especially concerning the influence of Governor G. Mennen Williams, and concerning Woodfill's work with the Mackinac Island State Park Commission.

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Woodfill, W. Stewart, 1896-

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Manager and later owner of the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan. From the description of W. Stewart Woodfill papers, 1957 and 1975. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 79286565 From the description of William Stewart Woodfill papers, 1957 and 1975. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34419369 ...

Michigan. Mackinac Island State Park Commission

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Mackinac Bridge Authority (Mich.)

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Records of the Mackinac Bridge Authority, formed in 1950 by the Michigan State Legislature. The Authority was formed to investigate the feasibility of construction of a bridge across the Straits of Mackinac, which had previously been serviced by ferries. Although plans for a bridge were submitted as early as 1938, the advent of World War II halted any progress. The bulk of records comprising this group were generated by the Mackinac Bridge Authority, which was granted powers of financing, constr...

Williams, G. Mennen, 1911-1988

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Governor of Michigan (1949-1960), and Justice of the Supreme Court of Michigan (1970- ). From the description of Gerhard M. Williams papers, 1949-1960 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 495705218 Michigan Democratic Governor, 1949-1960; Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, 1961-1966; U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, 1967-1969; Michigan Supreme Court justice, 1970-1987. From the description of G. Mennen Williams papers, 1883-1988. (Unive...

Grand Hotel (Mackinac Island, Mich.)

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Luxury summer resort hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan. From the description of Grand Hotel records, 1855-2006 (bulk 1946-2006). (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85778837 From the description of Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan, visual materials series. ca. 1855-2004 (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85778914 Grand Hotel opened on July 10, 1887 as a venture of the Mackinac Island Hotel Company. In 1910, the hotel was purc...