Typed notes from the diary of John Vogel. In this diary, he recounts his immigration to America, participating in the Civil War, and his lumbering and land purchasing career.
American Civil War; John Vogel; Vogel, John; Second Michigan Cavalry; 2nd Michigan Cavalry; wound; immigration; lumber;
Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting a cottage, named "Solid Comfort", on Clear Lake, near Big Rapids, Michigan. Clear Lake was a popular vacation destination in Mecosta County.
Big Rapids (Mich.); Mecosta County (Mich.); Clear Lake (Mich.); buildings; dwellings; cottages; recreation; people
Black and white photograph of Buster Henderson's cottage in Idlewild, Michigan. Idlewild was one of the most popular vacation destinations in Michigan during the first half of the Twentieth Century. It was also one of the only vacation spots in the...
Idlewild (Mich.); Lake County (Mich.); cottages; dwellings; buildings;