U.P. Transportation History

Waterways of the early Native Americans. Major routes and cities that become central trading spots. Railroads’ influence on the U.P.’s development. Automobile history.

Cornish in the U.P.

Discusses the history of Cornish migration into and out of the U.P. and their impact on U.P. copper and mining jobs.

Copper in the U.P.

This radio interview with Russell M. Magnaghi discusses the history of copper and copper mining in the U.P.

Ethnic Foods

Traditions of food usage in the U.P. and ethnic food influences.

History of U.P. Overview

This is the primary overview to the U.P. History interviews collection. Introduction of Russell Magnaghi and his background as a professor and as a historian.

U.P. Christmas #1

Discusses U.P. Christmas traditions as well as multiple different ethnicities’ Christmas traditions.

Weird Weather

This talk goes over how weather affects people living in the U.P. Weather superstitions are discussed as well as the history and locations of keeping weather records in the Upper Peninsula.

History of U.P. Tourism

Historical attractions of the U.P. for tourism, such as cool summers and its popular resort center, Mackinac Island.

History of Columbus Day

This talks about the significance of Columbus Day and the naming of lands after Columbus.

U.P. Hunt #1

Discusses differences between hunting cultures in Magnaghi home state of California to the hunting culture in the Upper Peninsula, as well as the history of hunting and hunting culture in the U.P. from the 1950’s and onwards.

U.P. Hunt #2

Discusses the history and culture of hunting in the U.P.; why hunting restrictions and conservation starting in the 1860’s were put in place, and their importance.

U.P. Christmas #2

Discusses Saint Lucy’s Day (December 13th) celebration.

History of U.P. H. Ford

Henry Ford’s impact on the U.P.- the thirst for the U.P.’s natural resources drew Ford into first contact with the U.P. in 1919.

History of U.P. Important Women

Topics include roles of prominent women from the early Native Americans to modern day women.

History of U.P. National Parks and July 4th

This talk is about parks in the U.P. such as Fort Wilkins, but also how the U.P. has spawned several national parks as well. Isle Royale is talked of. Also talk about the designation of national...

History of U.P. Movies

Discussion of the visit of President Bush to Marquette as well as film history in and about Marquette, including which movies were filmed in the UP and movies about the UP.

History of U.P. Lumber KWG

Major lumber companies, major waterways used to transport logs and their destinations.

History of U.P. Ethnic Celebrations and Festivals

St. Patrick’s Day is discussed, immigration and discrimination. St. Urho’s Day and Columbus Day are also discussed. Celebrations of Finnish heritage.

History of U.P. – Presidents

A talk about Presidents of the U.S. and their connections to the U.P.; discrepancies between counties regarding which politician should win the presidency during the election of 1864. More stories of presidents.

History of U.P. – Italians in the U.P.

Why Italians immigrated to the U.P. and talk of what kind of jobs and wages they had.

History of U.P. Communications

How messages and news was transported throughout the U.P.- with snowshoes, dogsleds, and during the summer, by water. Talks of the telegraph’s introduction.

History of U.P. – NMU Presidents

A brief “April 1st” history lesson, then on to talk of NMU President Leslie E. Wong. Also talks about early NMU presidents Dwight B. Waldo and James Kaye, Harden, and Vandament.

History of NMU Campus

Discussion on Peter White and humble beginnings of Normal State Teacher’s College. Talk of the first expansions and construction of buildings on campus. How World War I and II affected life on campus.

History of U.P. – U.P./Canadian History

The connection and relationship between Canada and the U.P. since it’s developed over the last couple hundred years.

History of U.P. – WWI

The state of the economy in the U.P. during World War I- shortages and the outbreak of the flu.

History of U.P. – WWII P.O.W.

U.P.’s involvement in the war and the first signs of Prisoner of War camps. Why the U.P. was chosen for the POW locations.

John Jones Mine

History of the introduction of mining into the U.P. How John Jones helped the growth of Michigan with his mechanical knowledge.

History of U.P.: New Deal

The effects that the FDR administration’s New Deal and related events during that era that had on the Upper Peninsula.

History of U.P.: President Bush and History of Cities

Central railroad towns and other unique communities in the U.P. Discusses historic President Obama visit to NMU. Early settlements, river cities, agricultural areas...