Michigan State Grange records, 1873-1961.

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Michigan State Grange records, 1873-1961.

Minutes of executive committee, 1874-1907; minutes and proceedings of state convention, 1873-1880; financial records; and roster, 1873-1961, of lodges chartered by Michigan Grange, showing date of charter, location and other data.

1 linear ft. (6 items and 7 v.) and 1 v. [outsize] and 1 reel microfilm : positive.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8288521

Bentley Historical Library

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Michigan State Grange

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The Michigan State Grange was formally organized on April 15, 1873 at the Court House in the Village of Kalamazoo. The formation united the twenty local Granges that had already been established in 1872. The first local grange organized was Burnside Grange #1 on January 10, 1872 in Lapeer County. The Michigan Grange held its first Annual Session in Kalamazoo on January 21-23, 1874. Members of the Grange "provide service to agriculture and rural areas on a variety of issu...