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    The original collection was transferred to ACPL by the Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan in 2009. The Alpena Postcard Collection contains postcards published from the early years of Alpena’s foundation to the 20th century. The main focus of the collection is Alpena-related postcards but also covers some surrounding areas such ...

    Rich Mathew's record for Henry K. Gustin of timber cut.

    Henry K. Gustin's record of location and type of timber cut.

    Henry K. Gustin's record of location and type of timber cut.

    Henry K. Gustin's record of location and type of timber cut.

    Henry K. Gustin's record of land and timber purchases.

    J.A. Widner with Henry K. Gustin account book providing expenses in timber business. John Augustus Widner (1842-1918) was called a pioneer "cedar man" of Northeast Michigan. He lived in Alpena for 36 years before moving to Detroit. He was in business with Henry K. Gustin at various times.

    J.A. Widner with Henry K. Gustin account book providing expenses in timber business. John Augustus Widner (1842-1918) was called a pioneer "cedar man" of Northeast Michigan. He lived in Alpena for 36 years before moving to Detroit. He was in business with Henry K. Gustin at various times.

    Huron Land Company with Henry K. Gustin providing record of land bought and sold.

    Account Book of Henry K. Gustin providing record of expenses of land and timber business.

    Records of Henry K. Gustin for Cloverdale Lands providing locations and types of timber cut and by whom.

    American Cedar Company with Henry K. Gustin account ledger showing the record of cedar cut and company expenses.

    Letter from Dorothy to Arthur Linke (Dad) dated May 24, 1963. Arthur died June 3, 1963. This letter mentions Ella M. White. Miss White (1874-1966) was an outstanding civic and education leader. Some of her accomplishments included elementary teacher, city editor of Alpena News, business secretary for Alpena Schools for ...

    Wolf Creek Drive Lumber Camp Account Ledger, 1885

    Account Ledger for the Alpena and Western Railway Company recorded by secretary and treasurer Thomas N. Goodburne of Detroit. This railway ran 200 miles from Alpena to Frankfort, Michigan starting in 1901 to early 1900s. Pages 33 - 43 appear to be book lists. Unclear as to why this is ...

    Mud Lake Railroad Engineer's Logbook - record of trains by engine number and signed by the Engineer. These trains ran on Russell Alger's logging railroad. This was located on George Gagnon's farm on Summers Road, in Hawes Township, Alcona County, Michigan. First few pages were used as a scrapbook for ...

    Earl Girard was hired by the WPA in the mid to late 1930s to write histories of the Alpena area. This is his history of the U.S. Federal Building in Alpena, Michigan.

    A booklet created by William Boulton for the purpose of generally describing Alpena's early history, industries, and natural surroundings. Published in 1893.

    The 1883 Alpena City Directory published by R.L. Polk & Co. Directory contains a series of business listings, local history, governmental notes, and residents by their last name.

    The 1920 Alpena City Directory published by R.L. Polk & Co. Directory contains a series of business listings, local history, governmental notes, and residents by their last name.