Commerical Record 1868-2018

Name/Title

Commerical Record 1868-2018

Entry/Object ID

2021.84.02

Description

Book-bound copies of the Commercial Record newspaper for years 1868 to 2018. Volumes for years 1872-1876 and 1881 are missing. Volumes 1868 to 1959 are in cardboard boxes. The loose and brittle pages were cut from the bindings so the pages could be photographed Scans of issues from 1868-1977 at viewable online at www.commercialrecord.org/ Text-searchable scans of issues from 1957-1970 are available at https://digmichnews.cmich.edu/ On same shelving unit is a box of microfilm that also documents the newspaper.

Acquisition

Accession

2021.84

Source or Donor

Saugatuck-Douglas District Library

Acquisition Method

Donation

Notes

Books transferred to SDHC when library moved to new location in 2020/1

Location

Room

Tech Center

Condition

Notes

Condition varies wildly. The 1880s copies have been cut from their bindings for scanning. The paper is brittle. At least one volume is growing a fuzzy white beard of mold. Pages are missing or have sections cut away. The binding covers text and photos in the publication gutters.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Commercial Record newspaper, The

Create Date

January 16, 2022

Update Date

January 10, 2023