Archives and Historical Land Use

Student Researcher

This semester, students from Professor John Anderton's class, GC 489: Human Impact Upon the Environment, conducted research in the Archives using the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Mining Records. The class will author a study that examines the historical human impact on the AuTrain Watershed in Alger County, Michigan. <To learn more about the project, click here.>



News And Information
John Voelker with Lt. Coleman Peterson and Charlotte Peterson during the actual trial in 1952 that became the basis for the book, Anatomy of a Murder 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Publication of Anatomy of a Murder
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of John D. Voelker’s best seller, Anatomy of a Murder, the Archives has created a web exhibit that explores Voelker's use of the original 1952 murder trial transcripts. www.nmu.edu/Voelker
Employment Opportunities
The Archives hires once a year, but we are always looking for qualified applicants, especially for those with an interest in history. We have positions pertaining to processing materials, helping patrons, and even office management. If you fill out the application and drop it off at 126 LRC we will keep it in our ongoing applications file and will contact you when we begin hiring. Application Form (Word Doc.)
History of Immigration on the Marquette Iron Range Online
"Recorded in Stone: Voices on the Marquette Iron Range" Web site includes histories of significant immigrant groups, oral histories, digitized historical documents and photographs, bibliographies and lesson plans for the region's high school social studies teachers. Visit voices.nmu.edu

Take a Virtual Tour of the Archives
Take a Virtual Tour of the ArchivesWelcome to the Central Upper Peninsula and NMU Archives located in room 126 of the Learning Resources Center.  To explain a little bit about what we do here and experience what it is like to visit, we have developed the virtual tour slide show.  Take the Tour

Where are they now?
Chelsea Rochelle and Tricia VandenAkkerMany former Archives student assistants have gone on to great success in their professional careers.  Here are few a stellar examples.  Full Story

Genealogical Research

A collection of genealogical recordsThe Archives maintains many collections that support genealogical research.  These records include, but are not limited to, the Immigration and Naturalization Records for Marquette County and the Cleveland – Cliffs Iron Mining Company Records.  For a complete list, please see the Archives Guide to genealogical collections.  For information on genealogical resources in the region, please see our updated list of Upper Peninsula historical and genealogical societies


Digital Workstation

Digital WorkstationThe Archives has begun an ambitious project to digitize components of its audio-visual collection that are deteriorating because of old age.  Full Story


Donating Your Records and Papers

As a regional historical manuscript repository for the central Upper Peninsula, the Archives actively seeks and solicits the donation of personal papers and organizational records, documenting the lives of people and organizations that have had a significant impact on the region’s history.  For information on how you can donate your papers and/or records, please see the following links: