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The Mitten topics and teacher supplements
The Mitten is a 4-page, full-color reader that covers important topics from Michigan's past. A corresponding teacher supplement is available with lesson plan ideas.
Each supplement, prepared by the education staff of the Michigan Historical Center, is 2 pages and available only on this website. 

All back issues can be downloaded for free from this site. To purchase printed copies of back issues, including classroom sets, call (800) 366-3703. Or fill out and mail the order form with payment.

African Americans in the Civil War  
Dec. 2002 
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Arsenal of Democracy  
Mar. 2002 
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Battle of Gettysburg 
Dec. 2003 
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Bottle Bill
May 2004 
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Cereal City (Battle Creek)  
Feb. 2002
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Columbian Exposition  
Feb. 2003 
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Copper  
Jan. 2002 
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The Depression 
Mar. 2004 
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Detroit's Walk to Freedom  
Apr. 2003 
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Father Jacques Marquette  
Oct. 2002 
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The Fur Trade
Oct. 2004
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George Romney  
May 2003 
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Gerald R. Ford  
May 2002 
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Hopewell Indians 
Sept. 2003 
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Huron Indians  
Sept. 2002 
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Iron Ore
April 2005
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Isle Royale
Aug. 2005
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Mackinac, The Gathering Place  
Oct. 2001 
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Michigan at 200
Jan. 2005
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Mighty Mac (Mackinac Bridge)  
Apr. 2002 
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Model T 
Feb. 2004 
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Northwest Ordinance of 1787 
Nov. 2003 
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Pioneer Life  
Dec. 2001 
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Pontiac's Rebellion
February 2005
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René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle 
Oct. 2003 
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Roosevelt's Tree Army (CCC)  
Mar. 2002 
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Sojourner Truth
March 2005
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Soo Locks 
Jan. 2004 
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The Three Fires (Native Americans)  
Sept. 2001 
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Toledo War  
Nov. 2002 
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The Underground Railroad  
Spring 2001
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The War of 1812  
Nov. 2001 
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White Pine Era  
Jan. 2003 
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