Web Directory

» 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/

» 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))

» 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

» 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

» 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/

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

» Historical Documents Related to Michigan Laws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

» 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/

» 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

» 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/

» 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

» 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

» 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/

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

» 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/

» 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

» Northwest Ordinance; July 13, 1787
   From the Avalon Project, text of the ordinance that governed the Old Northwest Territory, including Michigan.
   http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/nworder.asp

» 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

» 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

» 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

» 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/