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3. Letter. Nov. 24, 1961. TO: Nena Preseau from Ann Noonan. References Campau as first white settler in GR, plus gypsum mine plaster mill.
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Louis Campau has been credited as the founder of Grand Rapids, Michigan, although there were Baptist missionaries and other fur traders in the area before Campau. His trading post was located on the east side of the Grand River, while the mission settlement was on the west side. This series includes select original documents which have survived, along with reference materials related to the couple. Also, there area materials located in other archival collections, and many...
Dates:
1830-1922
4. Letter. Sept. 21, 1962. Maj. Z. Louis Pirszel from Louise C. Downs. RE history high points mentioning Campau first. Also gives dates on 1961 All America city award, 1850 city seal adoption, mayors.
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Louis Campau has been credited as the founder of Grand Rapids, Michigan, although there were Baptist missionaries and other fur traders in the area before Campau. His trading post was located on the east side of the Grand River, while the mission settlement was on the west side. This series includes select original documents which have survived, along with reference materials related to the couple. Also, there area materials located in other archival collections, and many...
Dates:
1830-1922
Proquest Print. Grand Rapids Press. Sept. 1, 2004. “Headstone of Pioneer Woman Repaired ... St. Andrew's Cemetery ... Sophie de Marsac Campau.
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Louis Campau has been credited as the founder of Grand Rapids, Michigan, although there were Baptist missionaries and other fur traders in the area before Campau. His trading post was located on the east side of the Grand River, while the mission settlement was on the west side. This series includes select original documents which have survived, along with reference materials related to the couple. Also, there area materials located in other archival collections, and many...
Dates:
1830-1922
Louis Campau.
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Part 3. “Richmond 7”--handwritten on first page. (8 sheets. Written on front only for sheets 1-2, 8, and front back for sheets 3-7. Sheet 7 is only a half sheet). Note: See 214-1-15
Dates:
1830-1922
Sophie De Marsac Campau, Chapter D.A.R. Grand Rapids, Mich. 1896. “A Sketch of Her Life Character”
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Louis Campau has been credited as the founder of Grand Rapids, Michigan, although there were Baptist missionaries and other fur traders in the area before Campau. His trading post was located on the east side of the Grand River, while the mission settlement was on the west side. This series includes select original documents which have survived, along with reference materials related to the couple. Also, there area materials located in other archival collections, and many...
Dates:
1830-1922
1. Louis Sophie (photograph). + DAR envelop with note that it includes a photo of Louis Sophie Campau from Mrs. J.H. Campbell. [Note: The envelop was found separately from the image, but is the correct size to have perhap been the item given by Caroline Campbell.
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Louis Campau has been credited as the founder of Grand Rapids, Michigan, although there were Baptist missionaries and other fur traders in the area before Campau. His trading post was located on the east side of the Grand River, while the mission settlement was on the west side. This series includes select original documents which have survived, along with reference materials related to the couple. Also, there area materials located in other archival collections, and many...
Dates:
1830-1922
2. Photo postcard of same image with printed ID: Mr. And Mrs. Louis Campau. Founders in 1827 of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. ... “West Mich. Colonial DAR Fair 1911”--ink at bottom of card. Card addressed to Mr. Stuart McPhee, N. Yakema, Washington, but not mailed.
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From the Series:
Louis Campau has been credited as the founder of Grand Rapids, Michigan, although there were Baptist missionaries and other fur traders in the area before Campau. His trading post was located on the east side of the Grand River, while the mission settlement was on the west side. This series includes select original documents which have survived, along with reference materials related to the couple. Also, there area materials located in other archival collections, and many...
Dates:
1830-1922
3. Postcard of “Grand Rapids in 1831” Drawn by Rev. J. Booth ... Not addressed.
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Louis Campau has been credited as the founder of Grand Rapids, Michigan, although there were Baptist missionaries and other fur traders in the area before Campau. His trading post was located on the east side of the Grand River, while the mission settlement was on the west side. This series includes select original documents which have survived, along with reference materials related to the couple. Also, there area materials located in other archival collections, and many...
Dates:
1830-1922
4. Small clipping of a drawing [blueish tint] Note on verso: Sophie de Marsac Campau presented by Louise Wooster Cary. Don't know the location of the original image, which appears to be documented by this graphic clipping.
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From the Series:
Louis Campau has been credited as the founder of Grand Rapids, Michigan, although there were Baptist missionaries and other fur traders in the area before Campau. His trading post was located on the east side of the Grand River, while the mission settlement was on the west side. This series includes select original documents which have survived, along with reference materials related to the couple. Also, there area materials located in other archival collections, and many...
Dates:
1830-1922
5. Uncle Louis Campau. (2 book plates showing an older Campau) Munsell Co. publishers, with the engraver listed.
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Louis Campau has been credited as the founder of Grand Rapids, Michigan, although there were Baptist missionaries and other fur traders in the area before Campau. His trading post was located on the east side of the Grand River, while the mission settlement was on the west side. This series includes select original documents which have survived, along with reference materials related to the couple. Also, there area materials located in other archival collections, and many...
Dates:
1830-1922