Guides to Materials in the University Archives

The Ferris State University Archives has created research guides for selected subjects.

• Big Rapids, Michigan bibliography [local history]
• Ferris State University theses
• Ferris State history bibliography
• Genealogy bibliography
• Guide to Named Campus Buildings

Big Rapids Pioneer Obituaries

There is an internal database which covers many years of the Pioneer for obituaries. With a name, the staff is sometimes able to determine a date/citation for the obituary within the Pioneer. Covers years 1933-2002. Contact staff for assistance.