Finding Aid for Ebenezer G.D. Holden papers, 1854-1904
03530

Summary Information

Repository
Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
Creator
Holden, Ebenezer Gregg Danforth
Title
Ebenezer G.D. Holden papers
ID
03530
Date
1854-1904
Extent
4.0 linear ft.
General Physical Description note
(8 boxes)
Language
English
Abstract
Collection consists mainly of unpublished manuscripts, in draft form, many written under the pen name of Robert Roland.

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Biographical/Historical note

Michigan Secretary of State from 1875-1878.Ebenezer Gregg Danforth Holden was the son of Josiah and Johanna Holden. Their family history is available in the collection of E.G.D. Holden's grandson, W. Sprague Holden (see MS/Holden, W. Sprague). E.G.D. Holden worked in the insurance business in Grand Rapids, Michigan before going into law and, later, politics. He was among the organizers and trustees of the Grand Rapids Savings Bank in 1870. He served as Prosecuting Attorney for the State of Michigan from 1863-1866 and Secretary of State from 1875-1878.

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Arrangement note

Series;Collection consists of two series: I. Personal Papers and Miscellaneous Writings. II. Book Manuscripts.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection. Mar. 7, 2010

Conditions Governing Access note

This collection is open for research use.

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Related Materials

Related Archival Materials note

For his family history, see MS/Holden, W. Sprague.

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Controlled Access Headings

Family Name(s)

  • Holden, Ebenezer Gregg Danforth -- Archives

Genre(s)

  • Manuscripts -- aat
  • Poetry -- aat

Geographic Name(s)

  • Michigan -- Officials and employees.
  • Michigan -- Politics and government.

Subject(s)

  • Businesspeople -- Michigan.

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Other Finding Aids note

Finding aid and white index cards available in the Burton Historical Collection and on the World Wide Web.

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Collection Inventory

Series I: Personal Papers and Miscellaneous Writings 

Scope and Contents note

The oldest item in the collection is in this series, with personal correspondence dating to 1854. Many letters from Holden's nether, Johanna, are also included here. Personal papers contain a journal, c. 1850 (Box 2:3).

BOX 1 

1:1 Correspondence, 1854-1904 

1:2 Legal Papers, 1862-1892 

1:3 Miscellaneous Writings, Essays 

1:4 Miscellaneous Writings, Speeches 

1:5 Miscellaneous Writings, Titled, Folder 1 

1:6 Miscellaneous Writings, Titled, Folder 2 

1:7 Miscellaneous Writings, Untitled 

BOX 2 

2:1 Miscellaneous Writings, Notes and Fragments, Folder 1 

2:2 Miscellaneous Writings, Notes and Fragments, Folder 2 

2:3 Personal Papers 

2:4 Poetry 

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Series II: Book Manuscripts 

Scope and Contents note

Writing a number of novels over the years, Holden used the pen name of Robert Roland on many of his manuscripts. Many of his books take place in Michigan's Upper Peninsula or have Native American themes. The manuscripts are arranged alphabetically by title.

BOX 2 (continued) 

2:5 Atoms 

2:6 The Biter, Bit--or A Business Experience in North Carolina, by Robert Roland 

2:7 A Day on the Menominee 

BOX 3 

3:1 The Ghost of Ammon Lee 

3:2 History Lesson No. 1 

3:3 Ike 

3:4 The Legend of Apple Island 

3:5 Manistique 

3:6 Maude Chunk 

3:7 My Dog and I, by Robert Roland 

BOX 4 Oh-Kee-Che-Nee 

BOX 5 

5:1 The Old and the [dew 

5:2 The Old Arm Chair 

5:3 The Old Bridge 

BOX 6 

6:1 The Old Home 

6:2 The Old Pilot of the 'Soo' 

6:3 The Old Red Schoolhouse 

6:4 On Wheels 

6:5 Phillip Engelleitner 

BOX 7 

7:1 Reminiscences of the Floyd Knobs, by Robert Roland 

7:2 Robert Roland's Rambles 

7:3 A Stormy Day 

7:4 The Story of Little Johnny Balmer 

7:5 Sundered Lives 

7:6 Untitled, Partial Manuscript 

BOX 8 Scrapbooks 

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