Bibliography for Cornish
The following items are housed at the NMU and Central Upper Peninsula Archives
Charlton, D.E.A. "Ow's Getting' On"?
Call Number: Univ. Series 47
Location: 4-4-7-3
Abstract: Cornish Tales and folklore published by the Engineering and Mining Journal in New York. It is a collection of stories compiled from Cornish miners living across America.
Fringe, Andrew. Cornish Mining in the Upper Peninsula, 1900-1910: Why did they stay?
Call Number: 3300-01
Location: 5-3-6-6
Abstract: A Student Paper that discusses Cornish culture and mining. Talks about how the Cornish held better jobs in the mines, and their affect on the development of the Upper Peninsula.
Holman Family; Sidney Holman, Merton Holman, Milton Holman. Oral History Interview
Call Number: 3302-01
Location: 19/10, 19/11, 19/12
Abstract: In this interview Merton Holman, Sidney Holman, and Milton Holman discuss their Cornish ancestry. Also discussed are their ties with Cornish culture in Negaunee, MI.
Johns, Juelle. Cornish Immigrants in Marquette County 1900-1910
Call Number: 3300-01
Location: 5-3-6-7
Abstract: A Student paper on Cornish culture in Marquette County. The paper discusses mining and cultural influences.
Rydholm, Fred. Cornish Wrestling – A U.P. Sport
Call Number: Arch F 572 M3 H3 Harlow’s Wooden Man Vol. 20 #1
Location: Reading Room
Abstract: This article on Cornish Wrestling in the Upper Peninsula discusses different styles of wrestling and a few well-known wrestlers.
Dawe, Jane. Oral History Interview
Call Number: MSS-113
Location: 19a-05-08
Abstract: An oral history interview with Jane Dawe. Dawe was born in 1893 in Liverpool. In this Interview she talks about various aspects of life in England.
Garrett, Wilfred. Oral History Interview
Call Number: MSS-113
Location: 19a-05-08
Abstract: An oral history interview with Garrett Wilfred, who was born on the Isle of Man and he talks about how he immigrated to Negaunee. He also talks in depth about different aspects of community life in Negaunee.
