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http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17445_19273---,00.html

Home of the Michigan Historical Museum System, State Archives, Records Management, State Historic Preservation Office, Michigan History Magazine and the Office of the State Archaeologist. Site contains links to all agencies, directions, and events.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17445_19273---,00.html

http://envoy.libofmich.lib.mi.us/1870_census/

» 1870 Michigan Census
Compiled and presented by the Library of Michigan, it presents an online index and actual census images.
http://envoy.libofmich.lib.mi.us/1870_census/

http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=moa;idno=AFK0671

» 1873 General History of the State of Michigan
From the Making of America series,the complete text of an 1873 history of the state with biographies, portraits and illustrations. Compiled by Charles Tuttle.
http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=moa;idno=AFK0671

» 1895 Atlas Michigan Page
Historic map of Michigan with an index by city and county.
http://www.livgenmi.com/1895/MI/

http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/S?ammem/gmd:@filreq(@field(STATE+michigan)+@field(COLLID+pmmap))

» American Memory - Panoramic Maps 1847-1929
An online collection from the Library of Congress. Maps from all over the state, zoom in to see details.
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/S?ammem/gmd:@filreq(@field(STATE+michigan)+@field(COLLID+pmmap))

http://www.wsu.edu/~campbelld/amlit/kirkland.htm

» Caroline Kirkland - Pioneer Author
A Michigan pioneer in the 1830s who wrote about her experiences. This is a biography of her that contains links to her works.
http://www.wsu.edu/~campbelld/amlit/kirkland.htm

http://www.aoc.gov/cc/art/nsh/chandler.cfm

» Chandler, Zachariah--NSH Statue
Biography of Senator Chandler and portrait of statue donated to the U.S. Capitol by the State of Michigan.
http://www.aoc.gov/cc/art/nsh/chandler.cfm

» Clarke Historical Library Central Michigan University On-Line Resources
In depth on-line resource with full texts of Local Historic Resources, on-line exhibits about Michigan, bibliographies of library historic materials, and professional advice.
http://clarke.cmich.edu/online.htm

» Early history of Michigan 1800's
Information and stories from some of the early pioneers to settle in the state of Michigan
http://www.earlymichiganhistory.com

http://community-2.webtv.net/uhhuhdotcom/uhhuh/

» GM Auto History Flint UAW Sitdown Strike 1936-1937
United Auto Worker UAW General Motors Flint Sitdown Strike 1936-37 history links. First labor agreement, labor book bibliography. Flint Michigan auto and labor history and research resources.
http://community-2.webtv.net/uhhuhdotcom/uhhuh/

http://www.umich.edu/~bhl/bhl/mhchome/govtp.htm

» Governors of Michigan
A guide to the papers in the Bentley Library includes an introduction, a list of Governors from 1837-1991, and a description of the papers.
http://www.umich.edu/~bhl/bhl/mhchome/govtp.htm

» H-Michigan Discussion Network
History and culture of Michigan. Discussion groups, newsletter, photographs, timelines, links, organizations, Michigan symbols.
http://www.h-net.org/~michigan/

http://www.michiganlegislature.org/mileg.asp?page=historicaldocuments

» Historical Documents Related to Michigan Laws
Complete text of the states 1835,1850,and 1908 constitution, as well as the Government of the Northwest Territory.
http://www.michiganlegislature.org/mileg.asp?page=historicaldocuments

http://www.insiders.com/traverse/main-history.htm#tod

» Insiders' Guide to Michigan's Traverse Bay | History
Contains history of the northwest region. Chapters include the original Michiganders, exploration, war, lumbering, agriculture, and tourism.
http://www.insiders.com/traverse/main-history.htm#tod

» Life Along the Manitou Passage / The Age of Schooners
An educational tour of this vital Lake Michigan shipping passage complete with 1912 nautical chart and historical and modern day photos.
http://www.schoolship.org/maritime/

http://michiganepic.org/lumbering/lumbering.html

» Lumbering In Michigan
From Michigan Epic, the history of the Lumbering Industry. Contains biographies, overview, photograph archives, and multi media files.
http://michiganepic.org/lumbering/lumbering.html

http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hmnf/pages/Recreation/lumbermans.htm

» Lumberman's Monument
Erected in 1931 as a memorial to the lumbermen that harvested Michigan's white pine in the 1800's, the statue overlooks the Au Sable River. Photograph and link to the names of contributors.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hmnf/pages/Recreation/lumbermans.htm

» Memorial On Line Library ~ Michigan Selections
Contains historic plat maps for some counties, the 12th Michigan Infantry book, and 1912 School for the Deaf book.
http://www.memoriallibrary.com/MI/

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-15481_20826---,00.html

» Michigan Facts and History
Much information in sections including Michigan through the years, fast facts, some famous Michiganians, maps, authors and illustrators, genealogy tools, and the Michigan quarter.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-15481_20826---,00.html

http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/migov.html

» Michigan Governors
Historical list of Governors from the Northwest Territory to the present. Includes dates, party, and links to biographical information.
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/migov.html

http://www.umich.edu/~bhl/bhl/mhchome/mhchome.htm

» Michigan Historical Collections
A division of the Bentley Historical Library, that collects, processes, and makes available for research unpublished and published materials relating to Michigan history.
http://www.umich.edu/~bhl/bhl/mhchome/mhchome.htm

» Michigan Historical Markers
This is a survey of the designated historic sites in Michigan which have an historical marker. It contains the marker text and a site photograph of more than 1250 historical sites. It is a non-commercial, educational site not affiliated with the State of
http://www.michmarkers.com/

http://www.michiganlegislature.org/mileg.asp?page=MM2001-2002&chapter=1

» Michigan History
From the Michigan Manual published by the state legislature, contains a brief history, Conventions of Assent, and a Chronology.
http://www.michiganlegislature.org/mileg.asp?page=MM2001-2002&chapter=1

» Michigan History Magazine
This week in Michigan history, overview of the current issue, index, subscription information, and history e-store.
http://www.sos.state.mi.us/history/mag

» Michigan The Early Years
The life and times of the early settlers and stories of how Michigan began.
http://www.pure-michigan.com/

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17447_18595_18596-54215--,00.html

» Michigan in the Twentieth Century
An online tour of the Michigan Historical Museum galleries with in depth links covering Farm and Factory 1900-1930, 1920's Street Scene, the Great Depression, Arsenal of Democracy, the 1950's and 1960's.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17447_18595_18596-54215--,00.html

» Michigan's Historic Sites Online
Information and photos of places in Michigan listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the State Register of Historic Sites, as well as places with Michigan Historical Markers. Photo tour and searchable database.
http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/hso/

» Michigan's History Calendar
A day by day look at historic events in Michigan for each month.
http://www.hsmichigan.org/educator.php

» Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Historical writings from the early days of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
http://www.uppermichigan.us/

http://www.mg.mtu.edu/mining/mining/mining/mining/mining/oldpix.htm

» Mining History
From Michigan Tech, mining history plus photographs from college of mines, mine shafts of Michigan, and mining history links.
http://www.mg.mtu.edu/mining/mining/mining/mining/mining/oldpix.htm

http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/nworder.htm

» Northwest Ordinance; July 13, 1787
From the Avalon Project, text of the ordinance that governed the Old Northwest Territory, including Michigan.
http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/nworder.htm

http://www.michiganrailroads.com/RRHX/RRHXHome.htm

» RRHX Internet Railroad History Museum of Michigan
Provide historical information on the formation and operation of Michigan's Railroads, from the early 1830's to date with charts, facts, photographs, and links.
http://www.michiganrailroads.com/RRHX/RRHXHome.htm

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-15481_19271_19357---,00.html

» Records on Exhibit
From the State Archives of Michigan, online samples of many documents and photographs in their holdings. It includes the 1835 Constitution, an 1839 tourist map, a letter from Gen. Grant, and many photographs.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-15481_19271_19357---,00.html

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17451_18670_18793-52864--,00.html

» Stevens Thomson Mason
Mason was the first governor of Michigan. This article provides a biography from the state History, Arts and Libraries Agency.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17451_18670_18793-52864--,00.html

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17447_18595_18596-54214--,00.html

» The First People to 1900
An online tour of the Michigan Historical Museum galleries with in depth links covering Settling a State, the Civil War, Mining, Lumbering, Farm and Factory.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17447_18595_18596-54214--,00.html

» Water Winter Wonderland
Historic theatres and drive-ins, speedways and drag strips, amusement parks, hotels and motels.
http://www.waterwinterwonderland.com/

http://www.mrlincolnswhitehouse.org/inside.asp?ID=154&subjectID=2

» Zachariah Chandler (1813-1879)
Biography and photographs of Michigan's Civil War Senator.
http://www.mrlincolnswhitehouse.org/inside.asp?ID=154&subjectID=2