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Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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Campau family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 214
Abstract Louis Campau (1791-1871) was a fur trader and is credited as the founder of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This collection contains documents by and about Louis and several other members of the Campau family. Included are documents associated with Louis; his wife Sophie; his three brothers, Antione, George and Touissant and his newphew Antoine. There is also some correspondence between Caroline (Mrs. James) Campbell and Adolphe Campau. The collection contains original, typescript and facsimile...
Dates: 1830-1922