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Truckey receives Dwight B. Waldo Award

The NMU history department has recognized the work of Dan Truckey, director of the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center, with the Dwight B. Waldo Award. Truckey and history department head, Chet Defonso, are pictured above. Truckey is being recognized for his work in helping establish the Beaumier Heritage Center as a valued community site for learning about history through a rich variety of programs and exhibits. The Beaumier Heritage Center also connects the past with the present by sponsoring cultural events that celebrate the unique and cherished heritage of the Upper Peninsula. See previous winners

Truckey receives Dwight B. Waldo Award

Dan Truckey

The NMU history department has recognized the work of Dan Truckey, director of the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center, with the Dwight B. Waldo Award. Truckey and history department head, Chet Defonso, are pictured above. Truckey is being recognized for his work in helping establish the Beaumier Heritage Center as a valued community site for learning about history through a rich variety of programs and exhibits. The Beaumier Heritage Center also connects the past with the present by sponsoring cultural events that celebrate the unique and cherished heritage of the Upper Peninsula. See previous winners

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Study Abroad in Thailand

In mid-May there will be a faculty-led study abroad trip to Tailand. The three credit course will go on Winter 2012 transcript as PS 495. Students will have the opportunity to learn about Thai food, culture and history in cities like Bangkok and see beautiful beaches. Learn more here.

Uncovering the 1910 census

A project that has been worked on by two dozen NMU students over the course of 26 years has finally come to fruition. Immigrants and their Occupations as Seen in the 1910 Census of Michigan's Upper Peninsula has been released released on CD. The searchable format includes data listed by county, political subdivision, ethnic group and occupation. It can be an invaluable resource for researchers in many fields. Professor Magnaghi thanks the perseverance and dedication of the student editors.

Mining History Digitized

The Central Upper Peninsula and NMU Archives has completed the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company records digitization project, featuring a series of reports from the lumber, land and mining departments, historic maps and mining photographs. Project website (http://archives.nmu.edu/cci/)

DeFonso Named Department Head
Chet DeFonso is the department head of the history department. His academic focus is on British history from the middle of the nineteenth century to WWII. Learn more about the NMU history department.

12th Sonderegger Symposium
The 12th Annual Sonderegger Symposium will be held Friday, Sept. 14. The Symposium will feature presentations from NMU and community scholars on various aspects of the War of 1812 and U.P. culture. Click here to visit the website for more information and the full list of speakers.

12th Sonderegger Symposium

Dr. Magnaghi, Mrs. Sonderegger and Dr. Anderton

The 12th Annual Sonderegger Symposium will be held Friday, Sept. 14. The Symposium will feature presentations from NMU and community scholars on various aspects of the War of 1812 and U.P. culture. Click here to visit the website for more information and the full list of speakers.

Professor Mead publishes book
History Department Associate Professor Rebecca Mead has published Swedes in Michigan, an investigation of the contributions of these Scandinavian immigrants to the history and culture of our state. Learn more

Oral History Archives
Individuals interested in accessing the NMU and Regional Oral History Collection can visit NMU Archives, located on the first floor of the Learning Resource Center. History professor Russell Magnaghi and Northern’s Audio-Visual Department created the collection, which contains numerous interviews documenting the history of NMU and the central Upper Peninsula. The Northern audio collection consists of faculty, staff, alumni and student life interviews. It also contains historical interviews concerning the university and the former J.D. Pierce School. The U.P. oral history collection includes tapes of interviews pertaining to the Ishpeming Ski Hall of Fame, iron mining, local celebrations and events.

Oral History Archives

Individuals interested in accessing the NMU and Regional Oral History Collection can visit NMU Archives, located on the first floor of the Learning Resource Center. History professor Russell Magnaghi and Northern’s Audio-Visual Department created the collection, which contains numerous interviews documenting the history of NMU and the central Upper Peninsula. The Northern audio collection consists of faculty, staff, alumni and student life interviews. It also contains historical interviews concerning the university and the former J.D. Pierce School. The U.P. oral history collection includes tapes of interviews pertaining to the Ishpeming Ski Hall of Fame, iron mining, local celebrations and events.