Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Collection
Title
Flint Board of Education
Date(s)
- 1867 - 1873 (Creation)
Extent
0.5 linear feet.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
The records largely reflect the constitution, by-laws, and regulations of Genesee County Freemasons. Others are the 1873 Flint ordinances and an issue of “The Michigan Teacher.”
Little was researched about them due to mold damage. Contents will be retained due to uniqueness of materials for digitization in the future.
System of arrangement
Past practices described the contents of this collection individually. Each item received an object ID number and was treated as a distinct artifact. Records have been reunited, but their original order may have been lost.
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
Restricted access due to fragility and mold. Permission to access will only be granted by the Archivist.
Physical access
The contents are paper booklets that are housed in Mylar sleeves. Each is housed inside acid-free folders, which reside in a single Hollinger box.
The condition of the collection is poor due to mold damage on some document and incredible fragility of the paper. Paper is at risk of flaking away if handled. Exercise care when handling the documents and avoid handling if possible. Wear gloves due to hazards presented by mold. The fragility is so extensive and severe that booklets will be retained in their Mylar sleeves for added protection. Two booklets were found with mold to such an extent that they were discarded for safety of staff and the remainder of the collection.
Access to the collection is restricted to the Archivist and those granted permission.
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
Reproductions are restricted due to extensive and severe fragility of contents.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
Finding aids
A downloadable PDF finding aid is available.
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
The Flint Board of Education donated the records in February 1966. Roger Van Bolt received them. It is unknown how the Flint Board of Education originally came into possession of them.
Immediate source of acquisition
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
None.
Related descriptions
Notes element
Specialized notes
Alternative identifier(s)
Object Identification Number
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd edition
Sources used
Archivist's note
Jonathan Kirkwood, Archivist
February 16, 2023 (PastPerfect)
Archivist's note
Jonathan Kirkwood, Archivist
April 10, 2024 (Access to Memory)