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Alpena Grange No. 1323 Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-008

Scope and Contents

This collection includes ephmera and financial records related to the Alpena Grange 1323. Such materials may included songbooks, ledgers, correspondence, and national or state pamphlets.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1906 - 1968

Conditions Governing Access

Access to this collection is unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.

History of Organization

The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry is a fraternal organization in the United States that promotes the economic and political welfare of communities and agriculture by encouraging families to unite. Established in 1867 after the Civil War, the Grange is the oldest national agricultural advocacy group in America. Notable achievements resulting from Grange advocacy efforts include the enactment of the Granger Laws and the introduction of rural free mail delivery services.

While not much is known about the Alpena Grange 1323 it seems that the organization existed at minimum between 1906 and 1968. Early accounts note that the grange held meetings in Wilson township at the house of Peter or Harry Bedard.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of: Johnson, Betty

Title
Alpena Grange 1323 Records
Author
Don L.
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the George R. and Edith Angell Cook Special Collections Repository

Contact:
211 N 1st Ave
Alpena MI 49707 United States
989-356-6188