This collection is composed of material from the personal collection of Mrs. Hazel Brown Morton and her husband Mr. Sidney Morton ranging from 1863-1972. The Morton’s lived in Jackson, Michigan.

Hazel’s daily diaries concerned topics such as local weather, social activities, meals she cooked, family affairs, and current events. Hazel’s travel diary documented several trips her and Sidney went on from 1952-1958. This includes travels to McAllen, Texas to visit Hazel’s extended family, as well as several trips to multiple cities in Florida. It is mentioned in the travel diary that the couple often traveled so that Sidney could attend Ford Motors conventions across the country. Although he did not work directly for Ford Motors, Sidney was employed as a Chief Electrician for Consumers Power Co. Hazel also kept a collection of newspaper clippings in her “Scribble-In Trade Mark Book.” Clippings detailed local weather conditions from 1932-1952. Hazel referenced this information in her diaries when discussing gardening and travel plans.