Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
Finding aid for Ralph Phelps Jr. papers, 1838-1920.
02103
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
- Creator -
- Phelps, Ralph, 1859-1930
- Title
- Ralph Phelps Jr. papers
- ID
- 02103
- Date [inclusive]
- 1838-1920.
- Extent
- 8.3 Linear feet (9 boxes, 22 wallets, 4 volumes, 1 large manuscript)
- Language
- English
Biographical/Historical note
Born in Detroit on November 14, 1859 to Ralph Phelps Sr., and Jane Phelps, Ralph Phelps Jr. was educated in the public and high schools of Detroit. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1879 with a law degree. Phelps practiced in Detroit, becoming a member of the Common Council in 1883 and two years later was appointed president. In 1886-1888, Ralph Phelps Jr. was acting Mayor of Detroit. He was active in the building of the new post office, and was treasurer of Wayne County, 1886-1890. He served as commissioner of police, 1897-1902. Phelps was connected with various business interests, and was Public Library Commissioner from 1905-1917. He was also an active Mason. Phelps died in Detroit in May, 1930.
Scope and Contents note
This collection contains papers relating to Phelps and his law practice, his father, Ralph Phelps, various organizations, and other members of the Phelps family.
Arrangement
Correspondence; Chronologically
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Detroit (Mich.). Common Council.
- Detroit (Mich.). Mayor (1886-1888 : Phelps).
- Detroit Public Library.
- Electric Tire and Welding Company of Detroit.
- Elks (Fraternal order).
- Independent Order of Knights of Pythias, Detroit..
- University of Michigan. -- General subdivision--Alumni and alumnae.;
Family Name(s)
- Phelps family.
Genre(s)
- Business correspondence
- Business records
- Cashbooks
Subject(s)
- City council members--Michigan--Detroit
- Lawyers--Michigan--Detroit
- Mayors--Michigan--Detroit
Collection Inventory
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Correspondence 1838-1891 |
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Correspondence 1887-1894 |
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Correspondence 1898-1901 |
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Correspondence 1902-1919; undated |
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C4 ; B2 |
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