Abstract John H. Schouten (1870-1961) was active in the Michigan National Guard from 1889 through 1933. This collection originally contained twelve photographic prints of various groups in the Michigan National Guard, 1882-1929. The images include group shots and show uniforms, equipment, camp facilities and the Company K Indoor Baseball Team. The collection continues to grow as more items associated with Schouten are identified. Also included is personal and biographical data related to Schouten,...

Abstract The United States Army 32nd Michigan Infantry Company H Papers include records, correspondence, and other documents of this unit, which was part of the National Guard. Research indicates that the unit was mobilized in May 1898 during the Spanish-American War, but due to transportation problems never got to the action and was mustered out in October of that same year. The Company's membership resided primarily in Grand Rapids, Michigan and began holding reunions in 1908. Papers of...