Woodbridge Nathan Ferris (1853-1928) was an educator, humanitarian and a statesman. He was educated at Spencer Academy and Oswegeo Free Academy in New York and attended the University of Michigan. In 1884, Woodbridge Ferris founded the Big Rapids Industrial School which later became Ferris State University. He also served as Governor of Michigan and a United States Senator.
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Autobiography of Woodbridge N. Ferris
Unfinished autobiography available in html format. Material is in rough chronological order and includes a chronological timeline. Published book available in FLITE.
Death of Woodbridge Ferris
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Primary Sources
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Michigan repositories.
Library
Bibliography of Ferris books now owned by
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Document of the Month
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Bibliography
Chronological bibliography listing known speeches and writings of Woodbridge N. Ferris by year. Links to full text of articles when available. For other articles contact the University Archives.
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Image of the Month
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Photo Essay
Photo essay on the life of Woodbridge Ferris and information about other available images.
Ferris
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