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Kalamazoo County Government Records Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RH- A-285

Scope and Contents

This collection is composed of four record groups. The records contain Kalamazoo County Justice of the Peace dockets, Records of the Kalamazoo County Clerk, and Records of the Justice of the Peace for Kalamazoo County.

Dates

  • Creation: 1837-1931

Biographical / Historical

The Kalamazoo County Poor Farm officially opened in 1844 and was called at that time the County Home. Prior to 1844, the county rented houses to the poor in the Kalamazoo area.

Extent

43 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The records are arranged by governing body and then by year.

Custodial History

On deposit from the Archives of Michigan.

Title
Kalamazoo County Government Records Collection finding aid
Status
In Progress
Author
Stephanie Chapman
Date
2023-12-08
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Western Michigan University Archives & Regional History Collections Repository

Contact:
Charles C. and Lynn L. Zhang Legacy Collections Center
1650 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5307 US
(269) 387-8490