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Fur traders -- Michigan

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Rix Robinson collection

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 295
Abstract

Rix Robinson (1792-1875) was a pioneer and fur trader and is said to be the first White settler to permanently live in the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area. This is a devised collection of accessions related to Robinson. Included are original documents, such as a family bible, property deeds and letters. Also included is research material frmo an archaeological dig of Robinson's trading post on the Grand River in what is today Ada, Michigan.

Dates: 1890-1980, no date