[Michlib-l] NEWS RELEASE: Winners of the 2019 Upper Peninsula History Awards Announced

[Historical Society of Michigan]

Historical Society of Michigan

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For Immediate Release


 


Winners of the 2019 Upper Peninsula History Awards Announced


 


LANSING, Mich.-The Historical Society of Michigan announces the winners of
its 2019 Upper Peninsula History Awards, which will be presented during its
70th annual Upper Peninsula History Conference in Escanaba, Michigan, June
28-30, 2019. Each year, the Historical Society of Michigan presents two
awards at the Upper Peninsula History Conference: the Charles Follo Award
for individuals and the Superior Award for historical organizations based in
the Upper Peninsula. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that
have made outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion of
U.P. history.

The 2019 Charles Follo Award-named in honor of Charles Follo, a school
teacher from Escanaba who worked to establish historical societies and
promote the history of the Upper Peninsula-is presented to Frederick
Stonehouse of Marquette, Michigan. Stonehouse has written more than 30 books
on maritime history, and his articles have appeared in numerous
publications. He has served as a consultant for both the U.S. National Park
Service and Parks Canada and appeared on television as an on-air expert for
National Geographic, History Channel and Fox Family. Stonehouse holds a
master's degree in history from Northern Michigan University and has
returned to the university as an instructor. He also plays an active role in
the Marquette community, where he serves as the city's mayor.

The Historical Society of Michigan established the Superior Award in 2006 to
recognize historical societies, museums and other historical organizations
that have preserved and advanced U.P. history. This year's recipient is the
Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock. In 1896, Finnish immigrants
founded Suomi College (now Finlandia University) in Hancock to perpetuate
the Finnish language and culture in North America. In 1990, the Finnish
American Heritage Center opened its doors on the Suomi College campus. The
center serves as a cultural focal point and a national hub for exhibits,
lectures, musical performances and community programs. It is also the home
of the Finnish American Historical Archive, the Finnish American Folk School
and the monthly newspaper The Finnish American Reporter. The center has
produced two video documentaries and published two books.

           The Upper Peninsula History Conference pays particular attention
to U.P. history topics and themes. The conference moves to a different
location in the Upper Peninsula each year to explore that area's heritage.
The 2019 Upper Peninsula History Conference's major sponsor is The Meijer
Foundation. The conference's lead sponsors are EMP (Engineered Machined
Products), Escanaba Daily Press, Delta County Historical Society, Escanaba
Downtown Development Authority, Bay College and Delta County Chamber of
Commerce.

The Historical Society of Michigan, publisher of Michigan History and
Chronicle magazines, is the state's oldest cultural organization, founded in
1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A
nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences,
education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history
organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history.

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