County Seat: Harrisville.
Origin of Name: A Native American word meaning a fine or excellent plan
Set Off: 1840 as Negwegon County. Name changed to Alcona in 1843
Organized: 1869
Population in 1990: 10,145

Material Available

Bates, Larraine. Lone Pine School of Alcona Co. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Bosserdet, William. Curtis School District. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Gauthier, Doris A. Alcona. [n.p., 1982]. 2 Volumes. Gauthier, Doris A. Alcona. [Harrisville, MI:]

Gauthier, 1980. Gauthier, Doris A. Alcona History, Bit by Bit. [n.p., 1989].

Gauthier, Doris A. Alcona-The Lake Pioneers. [n.p., 1980].

Gauthier, Doris A. Alcona: The Women Pioneers. [n.p., 1986].

Girard, Hazel B. Blow for Batten's Crossing!: A Backwoods Odyssey. Sterling Heights, MI: Glendon Pub., 1979.

Hansen, Nellie, comp. Historical Facts and Stories You Should Know About Alcona County. [n.p., Doris Gauthier, 1960].

History of the City of Harrisville, Centennial Year, 1853-1953. Harrisville, MI: Alcona County Review, 1953.

History of the Lake Huron Shore: With Illustrations and Biographical. . .. Chicago, IL: H.R. Page & Co., 1883.

McGuire, Ellen. History of Mikado. CMU Term Paper, 1971. McRae, Ada G. By-gone Days in Greenbush.

Harrisville, MI: Review Print, n.d. Northern Michigan Along Lake Huron's Shore. [East Tawas, MI: C.M. Garrison, ca 1895].

Old Timer. [History of Lincoln, Michigan, published in the form of a newspaper]. Lincoln, MI: Lions Club, 1972.

A Pictorial of Sturgeon Point. Alcona Historical Society, 1987.

Potter, Bonnie. History of Harrisville Methodist Church. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Rasmussen, Lyle. Gillard's General Store 1897-1967. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Remembrance of the Centennial Observance of the Saint Anne Parish Harrisville, Michigan, May 26, 1968. [n.p., 1968].

Schelley, Marie. Alcona, a Ghost Town. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Scott, C.W. Alcona County, Michigan, a Favored Land. [n.p., 1932].

Smith, Mary K. Village of Black River. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Stannard, Mae E. Glimpses of Huron Shore in Early Days and Story of Harrisville. Harrisville, MI: Alcona County Review, 1926.

Sterling, Elrita M. First Fifty Years of Harrisville. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Swenson, Helen. Sturgeon Point Coast Guard Station. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Wardlow, Jesse. Michigan Pioneers. N.p., 1973. Recollections of a pioneer family who came to Glennie, Alcona County Michigan in 1908.

Alger

Basic Information

Seat: Munising.
Origin of Name: Hon. Russell A. Alger, Governor of the State, 1885-1886.
Set Off: Detached from Schoolcraft County in 1885
Organized: 1885
Population in 1990: 8,972

Material Available

Alger County Independent. January 5, 1939-June 27, 1940.

The Alger Echo. Deerton, MI: Sand River Press, 1968-1970. A periodical that reproduces old lithographs, newspaper articles, etc. about the county's past.

Avery, Thomas. Slow Me Down, Lord. . . AuTrain, MI: Avery Color Studios, 1972. (Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore).

Carter, James L. Grand Marais, Voyageur's Harbor. Grand Marais, MI: Pilot Press, 1967.

Castle, Mrs. Beatrice Hanscon. The Grand Island Story. Marquette, MI: John M. Longyear Research Library, 1974.

Dempsey, Mary E. It Isn't Easy to Find a Moose On the Weekend. Grand Marais, MI: Grand Sable Publishing, 1987. (Grand Marais).

Grand Marais. Grand Marais, MI: Voyager Press, 1979.

Grand Marais Pilot and Pictured Rocks Review. July 30, 1975-November 1, 1979.

Kahle, Maybelle E. Grand Marais Potluck: A Collection of Poems and Stories. Grand Marais, MI: 1990.

Korbecki, Dale A. Grand Marais: A Love Story. CMU Term Paper, 1978.

Lindquist, Fred. They Came to Laughing Whitefish: A Pioneer's Account of Early Settlement in Northwest Alger County. Deerton, MI: Sand River Press, 1978.

Michigan, Governor, Office of Planning Coordinations. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: Actions for Area Decision, Design and Development. Lansing, MI: 1968.

Munising News. January 8, 1953-December 28, 1988.

Rawson, Albert L. The Pictured Rocks of Lake Superior. Au Train, MI: Avery Color Studios, 1971.

Splake, T. Kilgore. Pictured Rock Memories. Battle Creek, MI: Angst Production, 1985.

Stonehouse, Frederick. Munising Shipwrecks: A History of the Maritime Accidents of the Lake Superior Coast from Au Train to Au Sable Point. Marquette, MI: Shipwrecks Unlimited, 1980.

Symon, Charles A., editor. Alger County: A Centennial History, 1885-1985. Munising, MI: Alger County Historical Society, 1986.

Symon, Charles A. Who Were Those People?: The Ethnic Beginnings of Alger County, Michigan. Munising, MI: Alger County Historical Society, 1982

Allegan

Basic Information

County Seat: Allegan
Origin of Name: The Native American tribe of "Allegawi" or "Allegans" believed by some to have been identical with the mound builders
Set Off: 1831
Organized: 1835
Population in 1990: 90,509

Material Available

Armstrong, Joe. River and Lake; A Sesquicentennial History of Allegan County, Michigan. [Allegan, MI:] Committee, 1985.

Budd, Nancy J. History of Lake Shore Chapel, Douglas, Michigan. Ann Arbor, MI: Malloy Lithographers, 1974.

Chamberlin, L.F. Allegan County Business Guide and Historical Review, 1933-34. Allegan, MI: The Allegan News, n.d.

Clubb, Henry S. The Saugatuck and Ganges Fruit-Region. Douglas, MI: Pavilion Press, 1993.

Cook, Darius. Six Months Among Indians, Wolves and Other Wild Animals, in the Forests of Allegan County, Michigan. . . Niles, MI: The Author, 1889.

Early History of Hamilton and Heath Township Compiled by Hamilton Citizens. . . [n.p., 1931].

Fillmore Township Journal of Minutes. Fillmore Township, Allegan County, Michigan, 1985.

The First Hundred Years; Plainwell, 1869 to 1969. [n.p., 1969].

Green, James J. All Aboard for the Allegan County Fair. Allegan, MI: Allegan County Historical Society, 1975.

Green, James J. All the World's a Stage. Allegan, MI: Allegan County Historical Society, 1975.

Green, James J. Fire! Fire! Fire!. Allegan, MI: Allegan County Historical Society, 1977.

Green, James J. From Blood-Brothers Machine Company to Rockwell International. [Allegan, MI: Allegan Printing], 1978.

Green, James J. A Historical Brief: Allegan, Michigan 1838-1963. [n.p., 1963].

Green, James J. Railroads Come and Go in Allegan County. Allegan, MI: Allegan County Historical Society, 1976.

Hallgren, Jeanne. Piers, Pancakes and People: A History of Glenn. Glenn, MI: Glenn Sesquicentennial Committee, 1987.

Heath, May. Early Memories of Saugatuck, Michigan, 1830-1930. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, [1930].

History of Allegan and Barry Counties, Michigan, With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Prominent Men and Pioneers. Philadelphia, PA: D.W. Ensign and Co., 1880.

The History of Plainwell, Michigan. N.p., 1978.

The History of Western Allegan County. Dallas, TX: Curtis Media Corp.,1988.

Hutchins, Henry Hudson. Recollections of the Pioneers of Western Allegan County. Saugatuck, MI: Commercial Record, 1977.

Lane, Kit. Buried Singapore: Michigan's Imaginary Pompeii. Douglas, MI: Pavilion Press, 1994.

Lane, Kit. The Day the Elephant Died and Other Tales of Saugatuck. Douglas, MI: Pavilion Press, 1990.

Lane, Kit. Douglas: Village of Friendliness. Saugatuck, MI: Commercial Record, 1987.

Lane, Kit. Fennville Area. Fennville, MI: Fennville Herald, 1983.

Lane, Kit. Fennville, the Early Years. [Fennville, MI: Fennville Herald, 1982].

Lane, Kit. Fennville, Village to City. [Fennville, MI: Fennville Herald, 1983].

Lane, Kit. The Letters of William G. Butler and Other Tales of Saugatuck. Douglas, MI: Pavilion Press, 1994.

Lane, Kit. The Popcorn Millionaire and Other Tales of Saugatuck. Douglas, MI: Pavilion Press, 1991.

Lane, Kit. Saugatuck: A Brief History. [Saugatuck, MI: Commercial Record, 1973].

Lane. Kit. Singapore, the Buried City. [Saugatuck, MI: Commercial Record, 1975].

Lane, Kit. The Wreck of the Hippocampus and Other Tales of Saugatuck. Douglas, MI: Pavilion Press, 1992.

Levandoski, James M. 50 years of Learning, Receiving, and Living in the Lord: St. Therese of Lisieux, Wayland, Michigan. [Wayland, MI: 1992].

Lorenz, Charles J. The Early History of Saugatuck and Singapore, Michigan, 1830-1840: Newark Township, it's People and Sawmills. Saugatuck, MI: Lorenz, 1983.

Max. A Tale of Two Days. Saugatuck, MI: Saugatuck Commercial, 1901.

Nevins, Archie P. As it Was in Otsego. Otsego, MI: Otsego Bicentennial Committee, 1975.

Pahl, John. Ghost Towns and Ghosts. Allegan Forest, MI: Priscilla Press, 1992.

Plainwell Fire Department. The First Hundred Years, 1870-1970. [Plainwell, MI: 1970].

Portrait and Biographical Album of Kalamazoo, Allegan and Van Buren Counties, Michigan. . . Chicago, IL: Chapman Brothers, 1892.

Sheridan, James E. Saugatuck Through the Years: 1830-1980. Detroit, MI: Harlo, 1982.

Smith, Ruby. Wayland, Where Yesterday Meets Today. Brooklyn: T. Gaus' Sons, [1966].

Thomas, Henry F. A Twentieth Century History of Allegan County, Michigan. Chicago, IL: Lewis Publishing Co.,1907.

Union Enterprise. January 2, 1986-October 1, 1992.

Whitney, Joan B. History of Plainwell, Michigan. [n.p., 1978].

Alpena

Basic Information

County Seat: Alpena
Origin of Name: A Native American word meaning "a good partridge country."
Set off: 1840 as Anomickee County. Name changed to Alpena in 1843.
Organized: 1857
Population in 1990: 30,605

Material Available

Ableidinger, Elaine. Lumbering of Alpena. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

ACT Celebration: Pieces of the Past, 1955-1984. Alpena, MI: Alpena Civic Theatre, 1984. (Alpena).

Alexander, Irene. Century of Methodism in Alpena, Michigan. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Alpena Argus Pioneer. October 6, 1909-December 27, 1917.

Alpena Bird's Eye View. Map, 1880.

Alpena Chronology and Necrology, 1933. n.p., Model Printing Co., [1933].

Alpena, Dates of Events, 1862-1902. Alpena, MI: Argus, [1902].

Alpena Frolic. June 1, 1875-May 1880.

Alpena Homecoming, 1925. [Alpena, MI:] 1925.

Alpena Pioneer. January 3, 1890-December 26, 1890.

Alpena Weekly Argus. June 29, 1871-September 29, 1909.

Besser Company, Alpena, Michigan. Besser, Jubilee of Progress Commemorating the Eightieth Birthday Anniversary of Jesse H, Besser, May 21st, 1882-1962. n.p., 1962.

Besser 50th Anniversary, 1904-1954. Milwaukee, WI: Paulson-Gerlach, 1954.

Boulton, William. Complete History of Alpena County, Michigan. Alpena, MI: Argus Book and Job Rooms, 1876.

Christopherson, Linda. Norwegian Migration from Lier, Norway to Leer, Michigan. CMU Term Paper, 1966.

Cochrane, Ruth Ann. Lachine & Vicinity, 1909-1984, 75 Years. [Lachine, MI:] 1985.

Cochrane, Ruth A. Long Rapids and Vicinity. Atlanta, MI: Montmorency County Tribune, 1987.

Coleman, Byron, Mrs. The History of the Hubbard Lake Methodist Church. Hubbard Lake, MI: 1954.

A Commemorative Booklet Honoring Jesse H. Besser on His Birthday, May 21, 1964. [n.p., 1964]. (Alpena).

Connon, Margaret. Emerson Area. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Crick, Joan. History of the Leer Lutheran Church. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Dewey, F.S. Alpena County: Its Shore-lines and Terraces, its Rocks and Hills, its Giant Wells and Subterranean River, its Resources and Curiosities. Alpena, MI: Argus Steam Print, 1892.

Ewing, Beverly. History of Grace Lutheran Church of Alpena, Michigan. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Haltiner, Robert E. The Town that Wouldn't Die: A Photographic History of Alpena, Michigan from its Beginnings Through 1940. Alpena, MI: Jesse Besser Museum, 1986.

Herron, Ardellia. A History of Spratt. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

History of the Lake Huron Shore: With Illustrations and Biographical. . . Chicago, IL: H.R. Page & Co., 1883.

Introducing Alpena: The City and the County. Alpena, MI: League of Women Voters of Alpena County, 1966.

Know Your County: Alpena. Alpena, MI: League of Women Voters of Alpena County, 1971.

Kollien, Barbara. From All the World to Michigan. CMU Term Paper, 1967. (Ossineke).

Kraft, Marianne. History of the Village of Long Rapids. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Labor Journal. January 2, 1885-December 26, 1890. (Alpena).

Law, John Wesley. Home was Alpena. Alpena, MI: Village Press, 1975.

MacArthur, June C. History of the Huron Portland Cement Co. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

McGirr, Edith. Early Alpena. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Martinson, Martin H. Hendrik's Diary. n.p., 1969.

Michigan Labor Journal. June 14, 1884-December 27, 1884. (Alpena).

Moulds, Mary. Black Sunday in Alpena. CMU Term Paper, 1974.

Northern Michigan Along Lake Huron's Shore. [East Tawas, MI: C.M. Garrison, ca 1895].

Oliver, David D. Centennial History of Alpena County, Michigan. Alpena, MI: Argus, 1903.

Picturesque Alpena. [Alpena, MI: Alpena Evening Echo], 1905.

Praus, Alexis A. The Bullet that Killed the Alpena Chinaman. Kalamazoo, MI: Kalamazoo Public Museum, 1968.

Rensberry, Irving W. Early History of Sanborn Township and Village of Ossineke. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Rensberry, Marylin. Development of Schooling in Ossineke. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Robinette, Eleanore. History of Alpena County Normal. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Romanik, Dorothy. History of St. Bernard Parish. CMU Term Paper, 1967. (Alpena).

St. Anne Church: One Hundred Years and Counting. [Alpena, MI: St. Anne Church, 1983]. (Alpena).

St. Bernard Parish, 1864-1964: A Centennial History. Alpena, MI: 1964. (Alpena).

Saint Bernard's Catholic Church. [n.p., 1983]. (Alpena).

St. Mary Church of the Immaculate Conception, Alpena, Michigan Centennial, 1883-1983. Alpena, MI: St. Mary Church, 1983.

Schultz, Josephine. Ossineke Township. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Scott, Cecilia. Fishing Industry of Alpena--Past and Present. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Seguin, Audrey. History of Ste. Anne's Church, Alpena, MI. CMU Term Paper, 1971.

Stein, Esther B. Jesse Besser Chronicle. CMU Term Paper, 1967. (Alpena).

Viall, John C. Alpena, 1840-1914, Dates of Events. [Alpena, MI: Alpena New Publishing Co.], 1914.

Waldron, George V. The Story of Thunder Bay: What's in a Name?. Alpena, MI: 1911.

Wallace, Rose. Early History of Alpena. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Wallace, Rose. Story of Cement (Alpena Photos). CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Wegmeyer, Elaine. Cranberry Experiment. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

White, Ella M. A Century in the Alpena Schools. Sponsored by the Alpena News, 1959.

Wilson, Russell H. My Biography, by Dr. Russell Wilson, Superintendent Emeritus, Alpena Public Schools. Alpena, MI: 1972

Antrim

Basic Information

County Seat: Bellaire
Origin of Name: County Antrim in Ireland.
Set Off: 1840 as Megisee County. Name changed to Antrim in 1843.
Organized: 1863
Population in 1990: 18,185

Material Available

Abfalter, Nancy. History of Elk Rapids. CMU Term Paper, [1961].

Antrim County: Read About it. [Antrim County, MI: Board of Supervisors, 19??].

Antrim County Centennial Committee. 1840-1940, Antrim County Centennial Program. . . Elk Rapids, MI: Aug. 15, 16, 17. The Centennial Committee, 1940.

Brooks, Betty M. Antrim City. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Centennial Committee of Milton Township. 1865-1965, Milton Township Centennial, Saturday August 21. [n.p., 1965].

Centennial Program, Elk Rapids Township Hall, The Opera House. Elk Rapids, MI: Elk Rapids Historical Society, 1983.

Centurion, 1989. Central Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 1989. (Central Lake).

A Cozy Spot in Michigan, Antrim County. Grand Rapids, MI: Dean Hicks Printing Co., ca 1905.

Elk Rapids, Michigan. First Presbyterian Church. A Centennial History, 1874-1974. Elk Rapids, MI: 1974.

Farrell, Sheila M. History of Ellsworth. CMU Term Paper, 1976.

Groll, Ruth. History of the Village of Torch Lake, Antrim County, Michigan. CMU Term Paper, 1970.

Hansen, Lyle. History of Bellaire. CMU Term Paper, 1970.

History of Antrim County and Alba. [n.p., after 1932].

Josifek, Lola. Centennial Josifek Farm: Praga, Antrim County. CMU Term Paper, 1971.

Lumbering in Early Days Around Alba. [Alba, MI: 193-].

McDuffie, Mary Kay. The Court House. [Bellaire, MI: The Author], 1974. (Bellaire).

Mancelona United Methodist Church. One Hundred Years of Serving the Community: Now into the Future 1882-1982. Mancelona, MI: The Church, 1982.

Neumann, Glenn. Bay Breezes: Excerpts from the Traverse Bay Progress, a Newspaper Published in Elk Rapids, Michigan. Elk Rapids, MI: Elk Rapids Historical Society, 1996.

Noble, Percy. Noble Memories: A Firsthand Recollection of Northern Michigan's Lumber Boom Days. Traverse City, MI: Pioneer Study Center Press, 1981. (Elk Rapids).

Penrod, John. Traverse Region: The Michigan Riviera. Berrien Center, MI: Penrod/Hiawatha, 1992.

Pinney, Allison. A Brief Account of the Pioneer Settlement of a Part of Antrim County. [n.p., n.d.].

Ruggles, Glenn. Something for Nothing: An Imprecise, Casual Folk History of Antrim County's Chain of Lakes. Union Lake, MI: The Author, 1976.

Ruggles, Glenn. Voices from River Street: An Oral History of Elk Rapids, Michigan. Ortonville, MI: Primary Printing and Design, 1993.

Timmer, Elsie. Gleanings from Ellsworth's Yesteryears: A History of Ellsworth's First 100 Years, 1866- 1966. [Petoskey, MI: 1966].

The Torch Magazine. Autumn 1985-Autumn 1986. Central Lake, MI: Torch Pub., 1985-1986.

The Traverse Region, Historical and Descriptive, with Illustrations of Scenery and Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Some of its Prominent Men and Pioneers. Chicago, IL: H.R. Page & Co., 1884.

Winchell, Alexander. The Grand Traverse Region. Ann Arbor, MI: Dr. Chase's Steam Printing House, 1866.

Arenac

Basic Information

County Seat: Standish.
Origin of Name: A derivation of the Latin "arena" and the Native American "ac." The combined word means "sandy place."
Set Off: 1831 but incorporated into Bay County in 1858. Separated from Bay County in 1883.
Organized: 1883.
Population in 1990: 14,931

Material Available

Adams, Virginia. History of the Sterling Area. [n.p., 1976].

Au-Gres Centennial Board. Au-Gres Centennial, 1865-1965: From Timber to Tourists, History of Au-Gres Area. n.p., 1965.

Churilo, Phyllis. Au Gres Political Activity in the Late Eighteen Hundreds. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Donnelly, Ruth B. Social Survey of Clayton Twp. Dist. No. 3 Hanna School. CMU Term Paper, 1947.

Donnelly, William. Social Survey of Clayton Township. CMU Term Paper, 1947.

First Families of Standish Township. [n.p., 197-].

McCready, Allan. The Story of Standish and its People, 1876-1976. [Tawas City, MI: Northeastern Printers], 1976.

Milne, Joanne. History of Standish Township, Arenac County. CMU Term Paper, 1971.

Omer Centennial Book, 1872-1972. [Omer, MI: Omer Centennial Committee, 1972].

Baraga

Basic Information

County Seat: L'Anse.
Origin of Name: Missionary Bishop Frederic Baraga.
Set Off: 1875
Organized: 1875
Population in 1990: 7,954

Material Available

Baraga County Historical Society. 100 Years of History: L'Anse-Skanee Centennial. [L'Anse, MI: The Society], 1971.

Baragaland Bicentennial 1776-1976: A Historical Edition. Baraga, MI: The Lumberjacks, 1976.

Biographical Record. This Volume Contains Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Houghton, Baraga and Marquette Counties, Michigan. . . Chicago, IL: Biographical Publication, 1903.

Collins, Elsie M. From Keweenaw to Abbaye. Ishpeming, MI: Collins, 1975. (Aura, MI).

Historic Baraga County: 32 Ready-to-Mail Postcards Celebrating Michigan's Sesquicentennial. [n.p., 1986].

The History of L'Anse Township. By the American History class of L'Anse High School. [L'Anse, MI: L'Anse Sentinel, 1922].

Kallio, William. Streets of Gold: A History of Covington Township. Watton, MI: W. Kallio, 1983.

Keller, Mark. The Chippewa Land of Keweenaw Bay: An Allotment History. Baraga, MI: Keweenaw Bay Tribal Center, 1982.

Lambert, Bernard. 100 Years of History, L'Anse, Skanee Centennial. [L'Anse, MI: Baraga County Historical Society, 1971].

[L'Anse] Bird's Eye View. Map, 1881.

L'Anse Sentinel. January 7, 1893-December 26, 1896; January 6, 1988-May 22, 1991.

Monette, Clarence J. Some Copper Country Names and Places. [Lake Linden, MI:] Monette, [1975].

Pelkie, its Past and Present. L'Anse, MI: L'Anse Sentinel, 1990.

Trestles and Tracks: A History of Keweenaw Bay and Arnheim Extension Study Group. L'Anse Sentinel, 1983.

Trestles and Tracks II: A History of Keweenaw Bay and Arnheim. [n.p., 1988].

Barry

Basic Information

County Seat: Hastings
Origin of Name: Named for the Hon. William T. Barry, Postmaster General under President Andrew Jackson
Set Off: 1829
Organized: 1839
Population in 1990: 50,057

Material Available

Arnott, Catherine M. The History of Woodland Township, 1837-1987. Ann Arbor, MI: C.M. Arnott, 1987.

Barry County, Michigan History, 1985. Hastings, MI: Barry County Book Committee, 1985.

Bernard, Prosper G. Years Gone By. An Illustrated Account of Life in Prairieville, Barry, Hope, and Orangeville Townships of Barry County, Michigan in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries. [Kalamazoo, MI: Sequoian Press], 1967.

Burpee, Harold, comp. "Fresh Out of the Attic." Tid-bits of Barry County History. Selections from the Hasting Banner Articles. [n.p. 1962].

A Century's Worth: Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Hastings, MI: The Company, [1983].

City of Hastings, Michigan, 1871-1971. Greenville, MI: Greenville Printing Co., 1971.

Davenport, Eugene. Timberland Times. Urbana, IL: University of Illinois Press, 1950. (Woodland, MI).

Gregory, Kathryn. Woodland and its School. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Hartman, Charles E., Jr. Rounded Dome: History of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings, Michigan, 1841-1976. CMU Term Paper, 1976.

Herrick, Leo. The Great Balloon Ascension. [n.p., n.d.]. (Nashville).

History of Allegan and Barry Counties, Michigan, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Prominent Men and Pioneers. Philadelphia, PA: D.W. Ensign & Co., 1880.

Holcomb, Lyle D. The Watson Family of Barry County, Michigan. [Kalamazoo, MI: Michigan Heritage Publications, 1966].

Hope Township. [Galesburg, MI: Kal-Gale Printing Co., 1976].

Maple Valley News. August 4, 1966-December 25, 1969. (Nashville).

Middleville, Mich., 1904. [Middleville, MI:] Thornapple Heritage Association, 1976.

Nashville, Michigan, 1869-1969. [Nashville, MI: Nashville Centennial Committee, 1969].

Nashville News. October 3, 1873-June 26, 1941; June 29, 1944-July 28, 1966.

Porter, Darwin E. Business Directory of Barry County, Michigan, Containing a History of Hastings and Nashville. . . Grand Rapids, MI: Daily Democrat Steam Book and Job Printing House, 1872.

Portrait and Biographical Album of Barry and Eaton Counties, Michigan. Chicago, IL: Chapman Bros., 1891.

Potter, Hon. W.W. History of Barry County. Grand Rapids, MI: Reed-Tandler, 1912.

Stanford, Linda O. W.K. Kellogg and His Gull Lake Home. Hickory Corners, MI: Michigan State University, 1983. (Hickory Corners).

Weissert, Charles A. The Indians and the Trading-Posts in the Northwest of Barry County, Michigan. Hastings, MI: Banner Press, 1911.

Williams, E. Gray. First Land Owners of Barry County, Michigan: Internal Boundary Changes and Township Development. Kalamazoo, MI: Williams, 1965.

Bay

Basic Information

County Seat: Bay City
Origin of Name: Surrounds Saginaw Bay.
Set Off: 1857
Organized: 1857
Population in 1990: 111,723

Material Available

Adams, Marcia. Social Survey of the Frenchtown District. CMU Term Paper, 1947. (Pinconning Township).

Arndt, Leslie E. The Bay County Story: Memoirs of the County's 125 Years. Linwood, MI: L. Arndt, 1982.

Arndt, Leslie E. By These Waters: A Bicentennial Year Souvenir. Bay City, MI: Bay City Times, 1976.

Bailey, Warren. Social Survey of the Consolidation Movement of Pinconning Public School. CMU Term Paper, 1947.

Baker, Catherine. Vanished Industries of Bay County, Michigan. Bay City, MI: Museum of the Great Lakes, 1975.

Baumheier, Edward. Geschichte von Bay County, Michigan. Bay City, MI: E. Baumheier, 1896.

Bay City Bird's Eye View. Map, 1879.

Bay City Centennial Assoc. By These Waters. n.p., 1965.

Bay City, Mich. Board of Trade. Bay City Illustrated. Bay City, MI: C. & J. Gregory Co., 1898.

Bay City Tribune. October 1, 1915-July 31, 1916.

Bay County Centennial Souvenir Program, 1857-1957. [Bay City, MI:] Bay County Historical Society, 1957.

Butterfield, George E. Bay County, Past and Present. Bay City, MI: Board of Education, 1957.

Butterfield, George E., editor. Bay County Past and Present. Compiled by the Pupils and Teachers of the Sixth Grade Geography Classes, Bay City Public Schools. Bay City, MI: C & J Gregory, 1918.

Clapp, Gladys B. Social Life of Bedell School, Kawkawlin Township. CMU Term Paper, 1947.

Commerce of Greater Bay City. Bay City, MI: February 1915.

Defoe, Arthur D. Development of the Defoe Shipbuilding Co. Bay City, MI: Defoe Shipbuilding Co., [1967].

De Lisle, W.H. Directory of Bay City, Portsmouth, Wenona and Bangor, for 1868-9. Embracing Historical Sketches for Each Locality. . . Bay City, MI: J.C. Wilson, 1868.

Gansser, Augustus H. History of Bay County, Michigan and Representative Citizens. Chicago, IL: Richmond & Arnold, 1905.

Gore, John H. A History of Platform and Stage in Bay City, Michigan in the Nineteenth Century. Ph.D. Thesis, Wayne State University, 1970.

Grego, Delphine. Social Community Survey of Williams No. 2 School District. CMU Term Paper, 1947. (Williams Township).

Henning, J.F. Jubel-Buchlein, Enthaltend Geschichte der Ev.-Luth. St. Johannis-Gemeinde zu West Bay City, Bay County, Michigan. Bay City, MI: Michigan Freie Presse, 1897.

Herek, Raymond. Bay City's "Hell's Half Mile". CMU Term Paper, 1973.

Higgs, Geraldine T. Al Hoffman: A Quiet Birdman: Through Depression, War and Peace, He Taught Bay County to Fly. n.p., 1990.

The History, Commercial Advantages and Future Prospects of Bay City, Michigan. . . Bay City, MI: H.S. Dow, 1875.

History of Bay County, Michigan with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of its Prominent Men and Pioneers. Chicago, IL: H.R. Page, 1883.

History of the Lake Huron Shore: With Illustrations and Biographical. . . Chicago, IL: H.R. Page & Co., 1883.

History of Tuscola and Bay Counties, Michigan. . . Chicago, IL: H.R. Page, 1883.

Holysko, Ethel. Social Survey of Kawkawlin #8. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Index to Pinconning Press and the Pinconning Journal, January 1906 through July 2, 1989. n.p., 1993. 2 Volumes.

Indian and Pioneer History of the Saginaw Valley: With Histories of East Saginaw, Saginaw City, and Bay City. . . East Saginaw, MI: Thomas & Galatian, 1866.

Jones, Alice. Survey of District No. 2, Fraser Township of Bay County. CMU Term Paper, 1947.

Kilar, Jeremy W. Michigan's Lumbertowns: Lumbermen and Laborers in Saginaw, Bay City, and Muskegon, 1870-1905. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University Press, 1990.

Kuenker, Esther. Newcor, Inc. CMU Term Paper, 1970. (Bay City).

Kuhn, Ray, comp. Pinconning, "Place Where the Wild Potatoes Grow. . .": Its Centennial Year, 1872- 1972. [Pinconning, MI: Centennial Committee], 1972.

Kullberg, Robert A. From Rowboats to Destroyers: The History of the Defoe Shipbuilding Company. CMU Term Paper, 1970. (Bay City).

Kwiatkowski, Philip, editor. Guidebook to Bay City Landmarks. Bay City, MI: Museum of the Great Lakes, 1975.

LaBay, Elizabeth. Essexville. CMU Term Paper, 1970.

Larsen, Alfred. History of the City of Pinconning. CMU Term Paper, 1970.

Modoc Whistle. Fall 1992-Winter 1994; Spring 1994-Fall 1995; Spring 1996-Spring 1997.

Nenninger Jerry B. Ghosts of the Riverfront: History of the Shipbuilding Industry in West Bay City. CMU Term Paper, 1971.

Norlock, Linda. History of the Press in Bay City, MI. CMU Term Paper, 1976.

Omer Centennial Book, 1872-1972. [n.p., 1972].

Ostroske, Julia. Social Survey of Gibson No. 2. CMU Term Paper, 1947.

Pinconning Journal. January 10, 1940-December 3, 1941; June 22, 1949-April 13, 1994.

Pinconning Journal and Bay County News. April 8, 1925-December 27, 1939.

Pinconning Press. January 5, 1905-February 1, 1924.

Portrait and Biographical Record of Saginaw and Bay Counties, Michigan. . . Chicago, IL: Biographical Publishing Co., 1892.

Powell, Gertrude. Social Survey of the Functions of the Three Bay City Hospitals. CMU Term Paper, 1947.

Rambow, Helen M. Off Center. Battle Creek, MI: Phoenix, 1967. (Bay City).

St. George Society (Bay City, Michigan) 100th Anniversary, July 11th 1887-1987. Bay City, MI: The Society, 1987.

Saint Stanislaus Athletic Club, 1937-1987, 50 Years. [n.p., 1987]. (Bay City).

Schmitz, Lawrence J. Recreation in Bay City, MI During the Years 1885-1890. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Sharp, Odeal L. Place Names and Ghost Towns of Bay County. Bay City, MI: Museum of the Great Lakes, 1974.

Shearer, Grace. Social Survey of Pinconning. CMU Term Paper, 1947.

Slazinski, Victoria V. Social Study of the Early History of Bay County with Special Reference to its Schools to World War I. CMU Term Paper, 1947.

Smith, Bradley Fraser and Jeremy Walker Kilar, editors. Tobico Marsh: A Story of the Land and the People. [Bay City, MI:] Jennison Nature Center, 1987.

Smith, Kenneth W. Salt Industry in Bay County 50 Years to Nothing. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Swan, Freda L. Course of Study Bangor Township Schools 1947-1948. CMU Term Paper, 1947.

Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of the 1st Presbyterian Church and Sabbath School, Bay City. Bay City, MI: Tribune Co., 1881.

Watson, James R. Wenona Beach. Bay City, MI: J.R. Watson, 1988.

Watson, Vera. Social Survey of Bangor Township and Bangor Township School Unit. CMU Term Paper, 1947.

Willette, Helen. Social Survey of Essexville: Past and Present. CMU Term Paper, 1947.

Women of Bay County, 1809-1980. Bay City, MI: Museum of the Great Lakes, 1980.

Yesterday and Today, Being a Story by Word and by Picture of the City of Bay City and Two of the Leading Institutions Thereof. Bay City, MI: The First National Bank and The Bay County Savings Bank, 1916.

Youngs, Frances Steven. From Boots to Banana Splits: History of Stevens Creamery. CMU Term Paper, 1970. (Bay City).

Benzie

Basic Information

County Seat: Beulah.
Origin of Name: A derivative of the French "aux-Bec Scies," which was applied to a river, later changed to Betsey and finally Benzie.
Set Off: 1863
Organized: 1869
Population in 1990: 12,200

Material Available

Anderson, Charles M. Memo's of Betsie Bay: A History of Frankfort. Manistee, MI: J.B. Publications, 1988.

Ann Arbor Railroad Company. Away from the Work-a-Day World: An Honest Effort to Picture the Charms of Frankfort-the Loveliest Spot on Lake Michigan. [Toledo, OH: Press of The Franklin, 1904].

Ann Arbor Railroad Company. Far from the Crowded City, Being a Little Book about the Loveliest Spot on all Lake Michigan, Fair Frankfort. . . Toledo, OH: Franklin Printing Co., 1902.

Benzie Heritage. Benzonia, MI: Benzie Area Historical Society, 1981.

Blacklock, Allen B. Blacklock's History of Elberta. [Manistee, MI: West Graf., 1975].

Case, Leonard. Benzie County: A Bicentennial Reader. [Benzonia, MI: Benzie County Bi-Centennial Commission, 1976].

Case, Leonard. The Crystal Gazer. Benzonia, MI: Benzie Area Historical Society, 1985.

Case, William L. The Tragedy of Crystal Lake. Benzonia, MI: Mrs. L. Case, 1978.

Dahlgren, Maude P. A History of the Blaine Christian Church and Putney Corners. [n.p., 1967].

Danke, Patricia. History of a Country School. CMU Term Paper, n.d. (Herrings Lake).

Gibbs, Bryce N. Thompsonville: A History. [n.p., 1976].

Giddis, Edna. Economic Changes in Lake Ann Area. CMU Term Paper, 1957.

Glarum, Sivert N. Our Land and Lakes: Michigan, Benzie County, Lower Herring Lake. [Frankfort, MI: S.N. Glarum], 1983.

Hensel, Dorothy B. Church of the Wilderness. Benzonia, MI: Benzie Area Historical Society, 1987. (Benzonia).

Historic Structures in the Benzonia-Beulah Area. Beulah, MI: Bicentennial Committee of the Libraries of Benzonia and Beulah, Michigan, 1976.

Howard, John H. A History of Herring Lake with an Introductory Legend, The Bride of Mystery. Boston, MA: Christopher Publishing House, 1929.

Howard, John H. The Story of Frankfort. Frankfort, MI: City Council of Frankfort, 1930.

Howe, Bonnie. Story of Turtle Lake Club. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Mills, Harlow S. The Making of a Country Parish. . . NY: Missionary Education Movement, 1914. (Benzonia, Beulah).

Ness, Carolee. Benzie County Patriot. CMU Term Paper, 1957. (Frankfort).

Penrod, John. Traverse Region: The Michigan Riviera. Berrien Center, MI: Penrod/Hiawatha, 1992.

Reuschel, Theodore. The Story of Aral, Benzie County, Michigan, ca 1870- ca 1922. Benzie Area Historical Society, 1989.

Rogers, Mollie. The Chimney Corners Family Album: A Northern Michigan History. [Benzonia, MI: Benzie Area Historical Society, 1990]. (Frankfort).

Sandman, Pete. The Landmarks of Frankfort, Michigan. [n.p., between 1985 & 1989].

Sandman, Pete, editor. Views from God's Country-- Part 1. Frankfort, MI: Benzie County Record Patriot, 1981.

Sandman, Peter R. When Baseball was King in Frankfort, Michigan. [n.p., 198-].

Sinclair, William G. Benzonia-Beulah Centennial, July 24-27, 1958. [Beulah, MI: Record Publishing Co., 1958].

Thompson, Lynn P. Nessen City, Michigan. CMU Term Paper, 1969.

The Traverse Region, Historical and Descriptive, with Illustrations of Scenery and Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Some of its Prominent Men and Pioneers. Chicago, IL: H.R. Page & Co., 1884.

Wendt, Yvonne. Benzonia Academy. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Winchell, Alexander. The Grand Traverse Region. Ann Arbor, MI: Dr. Chase's Steam Printing House, 1866.

Branch

Basic Information

County Seat: Coldwater
Origin of Name: Named for Hon. John Branch, Secretary of the Navy under President Andrew Jackson
Set Off: 1829
Organized: 1833
Population in 1990: 41,502

Material Available

Branch County Directory and Historical Record. Ann Arbor, MI: Courier Steam Printing House, 1871.

Branch County Journal. November 11, 1851-September 28, 1852; October 5, 1852-November 1, 1853.

Coldwater Bird's Eye View. Map, Ca. 1868.

Coldwater Bird's Eye View. Map, 1883.

Coldwater Illustrated. Coldwater, MI: Randall S. Hazelbaker, 1993. Reprint of 1889 Edition.

Coldwater's Religious Awakening. A Souvenir of Newlin Evangelistic Campaign, January, February, 1916, Coldwater, Michigan. n.p., 1916.

Coldwater Republican. May 2, 1868-March 30, 1897.

Coldwater Sentinel. April 16, 1841-November 4, 1870.

Collin, Henry Park. A Twentieth Century History and Biographical Record of Branch County, Michigan. NY: Lewis Publishing Co., 1906.

The Courier. March 22, 1884-March 19, 1897; April 30, 1906-December 31, 1912. (Coldwater).

The Courier and Republican. March 26, 1897-April 27, 1906. (Coldwater).

Greater Coldwater Centennial: Souvenir Historical Program. Greater Coldwater Commission, 1961.

Historical, Industrial and Social Record of Peerless Union City, Michigan. n.p., 1903.

History of Branch County, Michigan. Coldwater, MI: Branch County Historical Society, 1979.

History of Branch County Michigan. With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of its Prominent Men and Pioneers. Philadelphia, PA: Everts and Abbott, 1879.

Index to Early Newspapers of Coldwater, Michigan. Lansing, MI: Michigan Department of State, 1974. 5 Volumes. (Coldwater).

Ovid Bird's Eye View. Map, 1881.

Portrait and Biographical Album of Branch County, Michigan, Containing Full Page Portraits and Biographical Sketches. . . Chicago, IL: Chapman Brothers, 1888.

Quincy Bird's Eye View. Map, 1883.

The Republican. August 23, 1866-April 25, 1868. (Coldwater).

Robinson, Tom F. Union City on the St. Joe. [Union City, MI: 1894].

Sowers, Roy D.F. Historical Review of Branch County, Michigan. Comprising the Townships of Algansee, Batavia, Bethel, Bronson, Butler, California, Coldwater, Girard, Gilead, Kinderhook, Noble, Matteson, Ovid, Quincy, Sherwood, and Union. [Sturgis, MI:] L.E. Lewis, 1933.

Stevens and Conover. Branch County Directory and Historical Record. . . Ann Arbor, MI: Courier Steam Printing House, 1871.

Union City Bird's Eye View. Map, 1880.

Van Husan, Vicki A. Tibbit's Opera House. CMU Term Paper, 1970. (Coldwater).

Cass

Basic Information

County Seat: Cassopolis
Origin of Name: Named in honor of Lewis Cass, a Governor of the Territory
Sett Off: 1829
Organized: 1829
Population in 1990: 49,477

Material Available

Carroll, Frank P. History of the Catholic Church Cass County, 1838-1938. [n.p., 1938].

Claspy, Everett. The Dowagiac-Sister Lake Resort Area and More About its Potawatomi Indians. Dowagiac, MI: 1970.

Cooper, Carl R. Alleghany: A Country School: My First School. Kalamazoo, MI: Ihling Bros., 1925.

Glover, Lowell H. A Twentieth Century History of Cass County, Michigan. Chicago, IL: Lewis Publishing Co., 1906.

Hamper, Stan. Dowagiac Stories: Windows to the Past. Dowagiac, MI: S. Hamper, 1996.

Hamper, Stanley R. Waterpowered Mills in Cass County, 1820's-1920's. Decatur, MI: Invictus, 1993.

Hesslink, George K. Black Neighbors: Negroes in a Northern Rural Community. 2nd edition. Indianapolis, IN: Bobbs-Merrill, 1974.

Historical Reflections of Cass County. Cassopolis, MI: Cass County Historical Commission, 1981.

Hunziker, Barbara W. Sumnerville and Pokagon: A Narrative History of Two Pokagon Township Villages in Cass County, Michigan, from 1825-1976. Niles, MI: Hunziker, 1977.

Karkalits, Jane E. The Story of the Birch Lake Quakers. [n.p., 1963]. (Calvin Twp.).

Mathews, Alfred. History of Cass County, Michigan. Chicago, IL: Waterman, Watkins & Co., 1882.

Portrait and Biographical Record of Berrien and Cass Counties, Michigan, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens. . . Chicago, IL: Biographical Publishing Co., 1893.

Rogers, Howard S. History of Cass County from 1825 to 1875. Cassopolis, MI: W.H. Mansfield, 1875.

Sawyer, Marcia Renee. Surviving Freedom: African American Farm Households in Cass County, Michigan 1832- 1880. Ph.D. Thesis, Michigan State University, 1990.

Schoetzow, Mae R. A Brief History of Cass County. Marcellus, MI: Marcellus News, 1935.

Vanderberg, Berenice E. A Dowagiac Collection. Berrien Springs, MI: Hardscrabble Books, 1982.

Welch, Lois Webster. A Diamond Sparkles; The Facets of Diamond Lake. Davenport, Iowa: Bawden Brothers, 1970.

Wilson, Benjamin Calvin. Michigan's Ante-Bellum Black Haven: Cass County 1835-1870. Thesis, Michigan State University, 1987

Charlevoix

Basic Information

County Seat: Charlevoix
Origin of Name: Pierre F. de Charlevoix, a Jesuit missionary.
Set off: 1840 as Keskkauko. Name changed to Charlevoix in 1843.
Organized: 1869
Population in 1990: 21,468

Material Available

Babst, Earl D. Charlevoix: Vacation Glimpses. [Charlevoix, MI: Babst, 1944].

Backus, Charles K. The King of Beaver Island. Los Angeles, CA: Westernlore Press, [1955].

Boyne Citizen. March 25, 1881-December 29, 1960.

Boyne City Evening Journal. February 1, 1911-September 15, 1914.

Boyne City Rotary Club. Boyne City Contemporary History of a Michigan Lumber Town that's Booming Again. Boyne City, MI: Boyne City Rotary Club, 1965.

Boyne City Standard. March 25, 1881-March 2, 1883 (scattered).

Boyne City Times. August 30, 1912-August 22, 1913.

Boyne Valley Centennial Book Committee. A Pictorial History of the Boyne Valley Area. [Boyne Falls, MI: 1975].

Bridge, Mrs. Albert. Pioneer Days of Charlevoix. An Address by Mrs. Albert F. Bridge Delivered at a Meeting of the Shakespeare Study in 1923. [Charlevoix, MI:] Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bridge, 1957.

Charlevoix and Surroundings Bird's Eye View. Map, N.d.

Charlevoix Bird's Eye View. Map, 1889.

Charlevoix County Herald. May 23, 1902-July 24, 1953.

Charlevoix Historical Society. Charlevoix County Homecoming: Historical Program. [Charlevoix, MI: 1935].

Charlevoix Journal. July 19, 1883-March 27, 1890.

Charlevoix Sentinel. April 24, 1869-April 19, 1934.

Christensen, Barb. Pictorial History of East Jordan, 1877-1970. 200 Photographs Showing East Jordan Year by Year. [n.p., 1970].

Consumers Power Co. Area Development Dept. Data on East Jordan, Michigan. [Jackson, MI: 1967].

Cronyn, Margaret. The Saga of Beaver Island. Ann Arbor, MI: Braun & Brumfield, 1958.

Dietze, Anna. Boyne City, 1856-1956; An Early History and Centennial Program. Boyne City, MI: 1956.

Dietze, Anna. Early History of the Boyne Region. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Drapeau, Alta. Financing of East Jordan Rural Agricultural School. CMU Term Paper, 1948.

East Jordan, Michigan, the Coming Manufacturing and Agricultural Center of Northern Michigan. [East Jordan, MI: G.A. Lisk, 1906].

East Jordan News & Northern Michigan Telegram. January 22, 1953-July 23, 1953.

Eberstadt, Charles. A Letter that Founded a Kingdom. [n.p., 1950].

Erber, Olga. Boyne City Political History 1856-1952. CMU Term Paper, 1952.

Erber, Olga. Boyne City School History 1870-1952. CMU Term Paper, 1952.

Fitzpatrick, Doyle C. The King Strang Story; A Vindication of James J. Strang, the Beaver Island Mormon King. Lansing, MI: National Heritage, 1970.

Gilbert, Edith. Summer Resort Life: Tango, Teas and All. Charlevoix, MI: Jet'iquette, 1976.

Gladish, David F. All in Favor Say Island. St. James, MI: Wiskey [sic] Point Press, [1975]. (Beaver Island).

Hair, Ruth. 4H Clubs in Charlevoix County. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Hill, Henry L. Tales from the Other End of the Island. [Chelsea, MI: Book Crafters], 1991. (Beaver Island).

A Historical Sketch of Holy Cross Parish, Beaver Island. [Beaver Island, MI: The Parish, 1960].

A Historical Sketch of Holy Cross Parish, Beaver Island. [Beaver Island, MI: The Parish, 1985].

History and Legend of Holy Island, Charlevoix County, Michigan. Boyne City, MI: I.B. McLeon [ca 1912- 1940].

Johnston, Agnes M. Industrial East Jordan: Past and Present. CMU Term Paper, 1952.

The Journal of Beaver Island History. St. James, MI: Beaver Island Bicentennial Committee. 3 Volumes.

Leckrone. Agricultural Situation in Charlevoix County with its Sociological Inferences in Respect to the School Situation. CMU Term Paper, [1940's].

Legler, Henry Eduard. A Moses of the Mormons; Strang's City of Refuge and Island Kingdom. [Milwaukee, WI: 1897].

Letts, Zelle Whitmarsh, comp. Seventy-five Year of Sequanota History: "Sequanota Saga", "Tales of the Cottages". [n.p., 1977].

Lockman, Louvinia. Charlevoix County Courthouse. CMU Term Paper, 1949.

Ludwick, Amaretta. Russian Doctor in Paradise. St. James, MI: The Author, 1962. (Beaver Island).

McCary, Sharon. History of Boyne Mountain. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

McKenney, Georgia. History of the Ironton Ferry Including the Village and Iron Works. CMU Term Paper, 1975.

McKerracher, Genevieve. History of Transportation and Communication of Boyne City, Michigan. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Miles, Robert C. Bob Miles' Charlevoix: A Century in Pictures. Charlevoix, MI: Charlevoix Historical Society, 1976.

Miller, Audrey V. History of Greensky Hill Mission. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Moeller, Florence. Beaver Island Kingdom. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Morgridge, Robert. Settlers to Sidewalks: A History of Boyne City from its Beginning to the End of the Booming Lumbering Era. Boyne City, MI: R. Morgridge, 1981.

Murder on Beaver Island. Dundee, MI: 1964.

Murphy, Mary Ann. Sketches of the Charlevoix Public Schools. CMU Term Paper, 1952.

The Necessity of Another Michigan State Normal and Why it Should be Located in East Jordan. [Charlevoix, MI:] Charlevoix County Herald, [1922].

Nelson, Patricia Vene. Beaver Island Sketchbook. n.p., 1974.

Nelson, Ramon. Island Life, Island Toil: The House of David on High Island. Ann Arbor, MI: S. Jennings Press, 1990.

Northern Lights. December 19, 1930-May 26, 1961 (scattered). (Boyne City).

Northup, Edna. Industry in Boyne City Past and Present. CMU Term Paper, 1952.

Northup, Edna. Sociological Survey of Boyne City. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Ohle, William H. How it Was in Horton Bay: Charlevoix County, Michigan. [Boyne City, MI: W.H. Ohle, 1989].

Ohle, William H. 100 Years in Horton Bay, Charlevoix County, Michigan, 1876-1976. [Horton Bay, MI: 1975].

Peck, Paul C. Feodor Protar, a Saint in His Time: A Narrative Poem. [St. James, MI: Beaver Island Historical Society, 19--].

Quaife, Milo Milton. The Kingdom of Saint James; a Narrative of the Mormons. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1930.

Riegel, Oscar Wetherhold. Crown of Glory: The Life of James J. Strang, Moses of the Mormons. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1935.

Rothenberger, DeeAnn. History of the Charlevoix Channel Bridges: From Stepping Stones to a Bascule Bridge. CMU Term Paper, 1970.

Sheppard, Glen. Lure of the Lone Trail: Writings from the North Woods. Ann Arbor, MI: Momentum Books, 1993.

Smith, Elaine M. Beaver Island Sketchbook. Artist: Patricia Vene Nelson. Grand Rapids, MI: Lithocraft, 1974.

Sommers, Laurie K. Beaver Island House Party. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University Press, 1996.

The Statesman. March 9, 1883-August 7, 1886. (Boyne City).

Stewart, Jill. Belvedere Club. CMU Term Paper, n.d. (Charlevoix).

Thomson, Margaret. History of the East Jordan Iron Works. CMU Term Paper, 1970.

The Torch Magazine. Autumn 1985-Autumn 1986. Central Lake, MI: Torch Pub., 1985-1986.

The Traverse Region, Historical and Descriptive, with Illustrations of Scenery and Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Some of its Prominent Men and Pioneers. Chicago, IL: H.R. Page & Co., 1884.

Van Noord, Roger. King of Beaver Island: The Life and Assassination of James Jesse Strang. Urbana, IL: University of Illinois Press, 1988.

Williams, Elizabeth W. A Child of the Sea and Life Among the Mormons. Harbor Springs, MI: E.W. Williams, 1905. (Beaver Island).

Cheboygan

Basic Information

County Seat: Cheboygan
Origin of Name: Native American word first applied to the river.
Set Off: 1840
Organized: 1853
Population in 1990: 21,398

Material Available

Abernathy, Esther. Absorption of a Culture. CMU Term Paper, 1967. (Swedish).

Armour, David A. At the Crossroads: Michilimackinac During the American Revolution. Mackinac Island, MI: Mackinac Island State Park Commission, 1978.

Armour, David A. Michilimackinac: A Handbook to the Site. Mackinac Island, MI: Mackinac Island State Park Commission, 1980.

Bannatyne, Alice. Cheboygan's Ghost Town, Duncan City. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Bannatyne, Alice R. Survey of Aloha Twp. CMU Term Paper, 1945.

Bigger, Olive Y. Social Survey of Beaugrand Twp. and School District Number Two. CMU Term Paper, 1945.

Bowen, Stacia. Early Business and Industry in Cheboygan. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Bronson, Jeanette. Pioneer Doctors of Cheboygan. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Brown, Joy V. A Story of Pioneer Days in Wildwood. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Burgtorf, Barb. Social Survey of Birchwood Community, Mullett Twp., Cheboygan Co., MI. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Cheboygan Chamber of Commerce. Historic Cheboygan. [n.p., n.d.].

Cheboygan Rivertown Roots. Have: October 1995-April 1997.

Cheboygan Tribune. July 22, 1886-June 16, 1887.

Coffman, Edna M. Mackinaw City Settlers and the Savage Straits. [Grand Marais, MI: Voyager Press], 1976.

Conkling, Edgar. Exposition of Mackinaw City and its Surroundings. Cincinnati, OH: Caleb Clark, [1865].

Cook, Samuel F. Mackinaw in History: A Critique on Dr. John R. Bailey's Brochure Entitled Mackinaw, Formerly Michilimackinac. Lansing, MI: 1895.

Dillehay, Timothy. Country School. CMU Term Paper, 1967. (Grant Township).

France, Lila. History of the Industries and Business' of Cheboygan, Michigan. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Gibson, D. Socio-Economic Evolution in a Timbered Area in Northern Michigan. (A case study of Cheboygan, Michigan, 1840-1940). East Lansing, MI: Michigan State College, 1944.

Gronseth, Elizabeth. Reminiscences of an Old Settler of Indian River. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Guth, Fred E. A Bit About Mullett Lake Village, Near the "Tip of the Mitt" in Michigan. [St. Louis, MI: F.E. & E.C. Guth, 1975].

Hansen, Eunice. Cheboygan Tannery: Pfister & Vogel Leather Co., 1895-1926. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Hart, Dorothy. Social Survey of Waverly. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Hartford, Richard A. Railroading in Cheboygan Co. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Henry, Alexander. Attack at Michilimackinac: Alexander Henry's Travels and Adventures in Canada and the Indian Territories Between the Years 1760 and 1764. Mackinac Island, MI: Mackinac Island State Park Commission, 1978.

Hogg, Victor. Mill Creek: An Interpretive Plan. Williamston, MI: V. Hogg, 1977.

Jenks, William Lee. Patrick Sinclair. Lansing, MI: Wynkoop Hallenbeck Crawford Co., 1914. (Mackinaw City).

Kelton, Dwight H. Annals of Fort Mackinac. Detroit, MI: Detroit Free Press, 1886.

Koepka, Laurel. Social Survey of Munro #1, North School District. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

LaForte, Ann T. Indian River Area. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Leslie, Quincy. A History of Topinabee. CMU Term Paper, 1971.

McClintic, Mildred. Delinquency in Cheboygan. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

McCoy, Raymond Arthur. The Massacre of Old Fort Mackinac (Michilimackinac); A Tragedy of the American Frontier, with the Early History of St. Ignace, Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island. [Bay City, MI: R. McCoy, 1941].

Mackinaw. February 8, 1983-January 1, 1992.

Mackinaw: A Journal for Northern Michigan. Cheboygan, MI: Northern Marketing & Publishing. Have: January 22, 1985; February 19, 1985-February 2, 1988; May 9, 1989; June 6-September 26, 1989; October 24-November 21, 1989; January 2-April 24, 1990; May 8-June 19, 1990; January 2-August 28, 1991; August 19-December 1992; April 2-December 15, 1993.

Mackinaw Journal. January 15, 1992-February 15, 1995.

Mackinaw Marquee. May 31, 1985-Fall 1995.

Mansfield, Edward D. Exposition of the Natural Position of Mackinaw City. . . Cincinnati, OH: Wrightson, 1857.

Memories of Mackinaw: A Bicentennial Project of Mackinaw City Public Library & Mackinaw City Woman's Club. [Petoskey, MI: Little Traverse Printing, 1976].

Michigan, Mackinac Island State Park Commission. The Forts of Mackinac. Mackinac Island, MI: Mackinac Island State Park Commission, 1962.

Michigan's Finest: Fort Michilimackinac [videorecording]. [Duluth, MN:] Upper Midwest Video, 1976.

The Michilimackinac Massacre [videorecording]. [Duluth, MN:] Upper Midwest Video, n.d.

Miller, Rosemary. Cheboygan Churches and Their Social Problems. CMU Term Paper, 1945.

Mullet Lake House Bird's Eye View. Map, n.d.

Oliver, Judith. History of the Mackinac City School System. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Olson, Ellis N. Cheboygan Centennial, Old Riverton 1889-1989. Cheboygan, MI: City of Cheboygan, 1989.

Olson, Ellis. Untold Story of Cheboygan. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Olson, Ellis. Wood Butchers of the North. Cheboygan, MI: Cheboygan Daily Tribune, 1971.

Ostwald, Nancy. History of the Iverness Dairy. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Paquet, Margaret. Growth and Development of the Catholic Church in Mackinaw City. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Passino, June M. History of the Village of Riggsville, Michigan. CMU Term Paper, 1967.

Petersen, Eugene T. France at Mackinac; A Pictorial Record of French Life and Culture 1715-1760. [Mackinac Island, MI: Mackinac Island State Park Commission, 1968].

Petersen, Eugene T. Michilimackinac: Its History and Restoration. Mackinac Island, MI: Fort Mackinac Division Press, 1962.

Ranville. Judy, comp. Memories of Mackinaw: A Bicentennial Project of Mackinaw City Public Library & Mackinaw City Woman's Club. Petoskey, MI: Little Traverse Printing, 1976.

Robinson, George, comp. History of Cheboygan and Mackinac Counties. Detroit, MI: Union Job Printing Co., 1873.

Sager, Robert C. The Pageant of Tuscarora. Burt Lake, MI: Northern Lakes Litho., 1975.

Scott, Sharron M. Cheboygan Churches 1852-1967. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Shea, Josephine. Mackinaw City. CMU Term Paper, 1949.

Sperry, Pearl M. Benton Township, District Six. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Stevenson, Edna. Early History of the Black River Ranch. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Sumerix, Mrs. Elon. Our Yesterdays. [Grand Marais, MI: Voyager Press], 1978.

Sumerix, Mrs. Elon. Our Yesterdays Book 2: 1881-1981. Centennial Celebration, Wolverine, Michigan, July 10, 11, and 12, 1981. [n.p., 1981].

Sumerix, Mrs. Elon. Our Yesterdays, Book 3: Memories of Old Wolverine, an Area Album: Many Pictures and Many Memories. [Wolverine, MI: G. Sumerix, 1982].

The Traverse Region, Historical and Descriptive, with Illustrations of Scenery and Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Some of its Prominent Men and Pioneers. Chicago, IL: H.R. Page & Co., 1884.

Ware, W.H. The Centennial History of Cheboygan County and Village. Cheboygan, MI: Northern Tribune Print, 1876.

When I Was Your Age: Students Look at Cheboygan and the World Today. [n.p., c1971].

Whittaker, Rhoda. Social Survey of the Nunda Township Unit School Wolverine, MI. CMU Term Paper, 1949.

Chippewa

Basic Information

County Seat: Sault Ste. Marie
Origin of Name: Chippewa Indian tribe.
Set Off: 1826
Organized: 1826
Population in 1990: 34,604

Material Available

Arbic, Bernard. Sugar Island Sampler: A Slice of Upper Peninsula Heritage. Allegan Forest, MI: Priscilla Press, 1992.

Ashley, Kathryne B. Islands of the Manitou. Coral Gables, FL: Crystal Bay Publishers, 1985.

Bald, Frederick C. The Sault Canal through 100 Years. Sault Saint Marie, Michigan. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan, 1954.

Bayliss, Joseph. River of Destiny, the Saint Marys. Detroit, MI: Wayne University Press, 1955.

Belden, Ray M. Drummond Island, Michigan. Glenview, IL: K.B. Ashley, 1967.

Brazer, Marjorie C. Harps Upon the Willows: The Johnston Family of the Old Northwest. Ann Arbor, MI: M.C. Brazer Trust, 1993.

Brown, Wayne. Abel Bingham's Mission School at Sault Ste. Marie. CMU Term Paper, n.d.

Canfield, Edward J. Life on a Lonely Shore: A History of the Vermilion Life-Saving Station. Sault Ste. Marie, MI: Lake Superior State University Press, 1991.

Chippewa County Cloverland and Sault Ste. Marie, the Market. [n.p., 1911].

Christmas at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, 1849: A Letter from Maria Seymour to Her Sister Angie Bingham. Mt. Pleasant, MI: Clarke Historical Library, 1973.

Clapp, Alice B. Sault Ste. Marie and its Names. [n.p., n.d.].

Cook, Samuel F. Drummond Island. The Story of the British Occupation, 1815-1828. Lansing, MI: [Press of Robert Smith Printing Co.], 1896.

Dennis, Suzanne. History of the Sault Ste. Marie Evening News. CMU Term Paper, 1974.

Devine, Edward J. Le Fort Sainte-Marie, Residence des Missionaires et de Martyrs Jesuites au Canada, 1639-1649. Sainte Brieul, France: Prud'homme, [1926].

Dickinson, John. The Canal at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan: Inception, Construction, Early Operation, and the Canal Grant Lands. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Wisconsin, 1968.

Dickinson, John N. To Build a Canal: Sault Ste. Marie, 1853-1854 and After. Columbus, OH: Miami University, 1981.

Fowle, Otto. Sault Ste. Marie and its Great Waterway. . . NY: G.P. Putnams, 1925.

Gilbert, Angie Bingham. "A Tale of Two Cities". A paper read at the meeting of the Old Residents Association of Grand River Valley. [n.p., 1897]. (Sault Ste. Marie, Grand Rapids).

Harvey, Sarah, comp. Semi-Centennial Reminiscences of the Sault Canal 1852-5. Cleveland, OH: Press of J.B. Savage, 1905.

Here is the Soo. Sault Ste. Marie, MI: Junior Chamber of Commerce, [1950].

It's Off to School We Go. A History of Education in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Sault Ste. Marie, MI: Sault Area Schools, 1971.

The John Johnston Family of Sault Ste. Marie. John Johnston Family Association, 1992.

Kabatek, Anna B. Island Schoolmarm: Memories of the One-Room Schools on the St. Marys River. Menominee, MI: A.B. Kabatek, 1996.

La Portage, a Walk Down Water Street. Sault Ste. Marie, MI: Sault Junior High School, 1969.

Locking Through the Soo [videorecording]. Upper Midwest Video, 1992.

McCabe, John. Grand Hotel: Mackinac Island. Sault Ste. Marie, MI: Unicorn Press, 1987.

Michigan, Legislature. Resolution of the Legislature of Michigan, Concerning the Saut de Ste. Marie. [Washington, D.C.:] Tippin & Streeper, [1848].

Moore, Charles. The Saint Marys Falls Canal. Exercises at the Semi-Centennial Celebration at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, August 2 and 3, 1905. . . Detroit, MI: Lake Superior Canal Semi-Centennial Celebration Commission, 1907.

Mount, Graeme S. The Border at Sault Ste, Marie. Toronto, Ontario: Dundurn Press, 1995.

Newton, Stanley. Mackinac Island and Sault Ste. Marie. [Sault Ste. Marie, MI: Sault News Printing Co., 1909].

Newton, Stanley. The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County. Sault Ste. Marie, MI: Sault News Printing Company, 1923.

O'gushnaan=Our Mother. Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario: Wayne Webb Printer, 1982.

On the Streets Where We Live; A History of the Streets and Avenues of Sault Ste. Marie. A Tricentenary and Michigan Week Project of the Seventh Grade Students of Sault Junior High School. [Sault Ste. Marie, MI: Sault News, 1968].

Osborn, Chase S. The "Soo." Scenes In and About Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, with Descriptive Text. [Milwaukee, WI: Fowle & Katz, 1887].

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Prindle, Cyrus. Memoir of the Rev. Daniel Meeker Chandler: For Several Years Missionary Among the Indians, at Ke-wa-we-non, and Sault Ste. Marie, Lake Superior. Middlebury, VT: 1842.

Richardson, Merrick Abner. Eight Days Out. Chicago, IL: C.H. Kerr, 1895.

Sault Sainte Marie Area Schools. It's Off to School We Go/ Junior High School. Sault Sainte Marie, MI: 1971.

Sault Ste. Marie Tricentennial Program, 1668-1968. Sault Ste. Marie, MI: [1968].

Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe. Communication from Henry R. Schoolcraft Relative to Certain Private Land Claims at Sault St. Mary, in the State of Michigan. . . [n.p., 1846].

The Soo, Scenes in and About Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, with Descriptive Text. Sault Ste. Marie, MI: N.C. Morgan, [1899].

The Soos of To-day, American and Canadian. Sault Ste. Marie, MI: A.E. Young, [1900].

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Tales and Trails of TRO-LA-OZ-KAM: A Bicentennial Publication of the Trout Lake Women's Club. Trout Lake, MI: The Club, 1976.

Thompson, Rena T. A History of Kinross Township. Sault Ste. Marie, MI: North Star Communications, 1981.

Wright, Brian K. History of the Origin and Infancy of Fort Brady. CMU Term Paper, 1967. (Sault Ste. Marie).

Young, A.E. The Two Soos, American and Canadian, on the Falls of the St. Marys River. . . Grand Rapids, MI: James Boyne Co., [19--].

Clare

Basic Information

County Seat: Harrison
Origin of Name: County Clare, Ireland
Set Off: 1840 as Kaykekee County. Renamed Clare in 1843
Organized: 1871
Population in 1990: 24,952

Material Available

Asher, Richard C. Lake that Came Back: A History of Lake Shamrock in Clare, Michigan. CMU Term Paper, 1972.

Clare Area Centennial Committee. The First Hundred Years: An Introduction to the History of the Clare Area: 1879-1979. [n.p., 1979].

Clare Bird's Eye View. Map, 1884.

Clare County Cleaver. January 3, 1930-December 28, 1934; January 3-December 24, 1936; January 6-December 29, 1938; January 4-December 26, 1940; October 19, 1972-December 24, 1980; January 5-December 28, 1989; January 10, 1991- December 31, 1992.

Clare County Press. June 7, 1878-May 13, 1887; May 25, 1878-April 29, 1887.

Clare County Review. January 7, 1985-November 28, 1988; December 24, 1990-December 25, 1994.

Clare Courier. June 28, 1895-December 13, 1896; January 9-December 25, 1903; January 4-December 27, 1907; October 9, 1908-February 23, 1923.

Clare Democrat and Press. February 7, 1890-April 1, 1892; January 3-May 10, 1890; May 30, 1890-July 29, 1892.

Clare in the Year 2079. Clare, MI: 1979.

Clare Sentinel. December 2, 1892-November 7, 1995.

Evans, E.B. Historical Notes and Letters, 1871-73. (Brief sketch of the village of Farwell, MI in Clare County and copies of letters by Evans to his parents, 1871-73). [n.p., n.d.].

Farwell Area Centennial 1870-1970. [Farwell, MI: Farwell Area Centennial Book Committee, 1970].

Farwell News. January 1, 1953-December 30, 1971.

Farwell Sun. October 19, 1912 (?)-October 26, 1916 (scattered).

Gunnerson, Nancy. A General History of Clare Osteopathic Hospital with Capsule Profiles of Significant Persons Who Served as Antecessors to its Formation. CMU Term Paper, 1973.

Hammerberg, Kuno. Kuno: One of the Last of the General Practitioners. Hicksville, NY: Exposition Press, 1979. (Clare).

Holbrook, Nettie A. History of the First One Hundred Years of the Clare United Methodist Church. Clare, MI: Clare Sentinel, 1971.

Hubbell, Thelma M. Diamond Jubilee, Harrison, Michigan: Where the North Begins. Souvenir Book. [Harrison, MI: Clare County Cleaver, 1966].

Johnson, Virginia. First One Hundred Years of Farwell, Michigan. CMU Term Paper, 1970.

Littlefield, Josiah. Josiah Littlefield, Lumberman-Conservationist. An Autobiography. [Ann Arbor, MI: University Microfilms, 1972].

Lux, Mildred. Social Survey of Clare County. CMU Term Paper, 1944.

Meek, Forrest B. Michigan's Heartland, 1900-1918. Clare, MI: Edgewood Press, 1979.

Meek, Forrest B. Michigan's Timber Battleground: A History of Clare County, 1674-1900. [Clare, MI: in conjunction with the Clare County Bicentennial Committee, 1976].

The News and Review. January 6, 1972-December 31, 1984. (Farwell).

Review. December 5, 1988-December 17, 1990. (Farwell).

Sager, Emma Jennings. History of Clare County and Clare. n.p., 1926.

Sellers. T.M. Spikehorn: The Life Story of John E. Meyer. Harrison, MI: Spikehorn Creek Camp, 1994.

Sharp, Dale. At Ease with Col. Sharp. [Harrison, MI:] 1982.

Smith, Allen. Calkins House and the Doherty Hotel. CMU Term Paper, 1971. (Clare).

Timber and Rail Dominion of Old Harrison Michigan: Centennial 1891-1991. [Harrison, MI: 1991].

Wilson, Pat. Roughest Little Town in the Country. CMU Term Paper, n.d. (Meredith).

Clinton

Basic Information

County Seat: St. Johns
Origin of Name: Hon. DeWitt Clinton, Governor of New York
Set Off: 1831
Organized: 1839
Population in 1990: 57,883

Material Available

Bingham Bicentennial Committee. Bingham. [1976].

Burnett, Harold B. History of Bath Charter Township, Clinton County, Michigan, 1826-1976. Bath, MI: Bath Charter Township Bicentennial Committee, 1978.

Ceasar, Ford Stevens. Forgotten Communities of Central Michigan; a Study of the Counties of Clinton, Ingham and Gratiot. . . Address. . .. Greater Lansing Historical Society, 1963.

Clinton County Republican News. May 1, 1924-December 26, 1940.

Clinton Independent. August 20, 1866-April 7, 1881; January 19, 1882-October 1, 1903.

Clinton Republican. July 24, 1863-May 26, 1865; July 7, 1865-June 4, 1869; October 8, 1875-March 3, 1876; February 25, 1881-April 24, 1924.

Daboll, Shermand B. Past and Present of Clinton County, Michigan. Chicago, IL: S.J. Clarke, 1906.

DeWitt Weekly Advertiser. August 9, 1957-August 29, 1968.

Ellsworth, M.J. The Bath School Disaster. n.p., 1927.

Elsie Centennial, 1857-1957. [Elsie, MI: Sun Publishing Co., 1957].

Elsie Leader. August 16, 1884-August 8, 1885.

Elsie Sun. January 9, 1885-August 26, 1965 (early years scattered).

Fowler Centennial: 100 Years of Progress, 1857-1957. [n.p., 1957].

Fowler Post. March 3, 1938-December 30, 1965.

Hazen, Hiram. As the Eagle Soars: An Illustrated History of Eagle, Michigan, 1834-1976. [n.p., 1976].

Hicks Store, St. Johns, MI. One Hundred Years in Clinton County, 1849-1949. [n.p., 1949].

History of Elsie; Elsie Once! Elsie Twice. (Newspaper clippings from the Elsie Sun, 1932, pasted into a magazine).

History of Shiawassee and Clinton Counties, Michigan. . .. Philadelphia, PA: Ensign & Co., 1880.

Loudenbeck, Doris. Village of Maple Rapids 1834-1934. CMU Term Paper, 1972.

Maple Rapids Dispatch. April 22, 1882-July 5, 1923 (scattered).

Maple Rapids Press. January 15, 1931-July 30, 1942.

Marsh, Amy. Roadside Museum: A Historical Analysis of Clinton County. [St. Johns, MI:] Clinton County Historical Society, 1976.

Martin, Jean. A History of St. Joseph Parish, St. Johns, Michigan. St. Johns, MI: St. Joseph Home School Council, 1984.

Morris, Mrs. Matie, editor. History of the Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Johns, Michigan. [n.p., 1938].

Of Pilgrimage, Prayer and Promise: A Story of St. Mary's Westphalia, 1836-1986. Westphalia, MI: Westphalia Historical Society, 1986.

Ovid Michigan Register. January 20, 1870-September 7, 1871.

Ovid Register-Union. December 3, 1886-September 5, 1890; September 7, 1893-June 25, 1967.

Ovid Weekly Register. June 17, 1869-January 13, 1870.

Parker, Grant. Mayday. Lansing, MI: Liberty Press, 1980. (Bath).

Portrait and Biographical Album of Clinton and Shiawassee Counties, Mich., Containing Full Page Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens of the County. Chicago, IL: Chapman Bros., 1891.

Saint Johns Bird's Eye View. Map, 1868.

Saint Johns News. September 6, 1889-July 26, 1923.

St. Mary's Centennial, Westphalia, Michigan, 1836-1936. [n.p., 1936].

Shellenberger, Chalmer W. Early History of St. Johns. [St. Johns, MI: Hicks Store, 1949].

Die Westphalia. September 29, 1886-November 10, 1886 (scattered).

Wilcox, N. Pencil Sketches of the Village of Elsie, Michigan. [n.p., 1885-1890].

Crawford

Basic Information

County Seat: Grayling
Origin of Name: Col. William. Crawford, Revolutionary War soldier killed in 1782 while fighting Native Americans in Ohio.
Set Off: 1840 as Shawono County. Renamed Crawford in 1843
Organized: 1879
Population in 1990: 12,260

Material Available

Bovee, Fay. Land of Shop-nee-gaundse. CMU Term Paper, 1962.

Carlson, Bruce W. A Closer Look at Grayling. CMU Term Paper, 1969.

Carlson, Bruce W. Grayling. Midland, MI: Pendell Publishing Co., 1973.

Cheerful Givers Club. Memories of Lovells, 1889-1990: A Collection of Stories of the Lovells Area. [n.p., 1990].

Crawford Avalanche. May 14, 1879-November 26, 1879; February 24, 1881-April 6, 1893; January 18, 1894-March 31, 1898; April 7, 1899-December 25, 1902; December 15, 1904-December 26, 1940.

Crawford County, MI. "Back to the Farm," Which is in Crawford County in the Heart of Michigan, Today the Land of Opportunity Especially for Agriculture. Grayling, MI: Avalanche Printing, ca 1910-1920.

A Few Facts About Crawford County, Michigan. [n.p. 193?].

Frederic Historical Society. Frederic Michigan Centennial, 1877-1977. . . Frederic, MI: The Society, 1977.

Grayling Area Centennial Committee. The First Hundred Years; An Introduction to the History of the Grayling Area. Mt. Pleasant, MI: Enterprise Printers, 1972.

Miller, Hazen L. The Old Au Sable. Grand Rapids, MI: B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, [1964].

Stephan, Henry. The Au Sable River. Typewritten Essay. [1931]. (Grayling).

Strong, Robert W. Crawford Avalanche-it's First Decade. CMU Term Paper, 1963.