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- Description:
- Small collection of Edgar A. Guest's poetry distributed by the Detroit Free Press as a supplemental booklet printed on newsprint. Photo portraits of Guest and other family members are printed alongside poetry. Well-known Guest poems, "Home" and "It Couldn't Be Done," are included.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Quarter-folded invitation, with envelope, for a banquet held in honor of General Godfrey Weitzel at Harmony Hall on July 26, 1882. The interior of the invitation lists committee members for the banquet.
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Handwritten letter and two newspaper clippings, sent by John F. Driggs to A. Mandall, instructing him to deliver the enclosed document (presumably 2013.048.665) to the family of William Howard. The clippings are "Good Progress is Reported at Howard Mines," and "Richest Silver Vein of Mexico Find Declared." The letter reads: East Saginaw April 6, 1841 A. Mandall [...] Dear Sir Will you please see that the enclosed is delivered to the son, or some member of the Wm. Howards family Oblige. yours, Truely J.F. Diggs
- Date Issued:
- 1871-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Warranty deed document between Daniel and Elizabeth Scotten of Springwells and John B. Wilson of Detroit from the sum of $6500 for claim 726, the Peter Godfrey Farm, located between Fort Street and River Road, dated May 30, 1866.
- Date Issued:
- 1866-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Hardcover book containing a transcript of the memorial services for Russell A. Alger at Fort Street Presbyterian Church on March 24, 1907, including a prayer by Reverend Edward H. Pence, and addresses by Governor Fred M. Warner, Colonel Frank J. Hecker, the Honorable Washington Gardner, and the Honorable William C. Maybury. The book is bound in a black cover with embossed gold text and borders.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- A page from a scrapbook containing a newspaper clipping from January 24, 1896 edition of The Detroit Tribune--a society page story on the wedding of Miss Marion Jarves and Russell A. Alger, Jr., including illustrations of the bride and groom. A partial list of guests is attached to the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1896-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Marriage certificate for David Robertson and Mary Heartley, both of Allendale, Michigan, issued on June 12, 1895. The ceremony was officiated by Clergyman W.P. Wilcox and witnessed by John Robertson and Rebecca Wolbrink. The certificate features a decorative illustration on its upper two thirds, featuring illustrations of men and woman, flowers, a Bible, and various Bible verses. Text on the bottom left of the certificate reads "Light of the World Marriage Certificate" and text on the bottom right of the certificate reads "Copyrighted 1894, by the W.A. Holt Pub. and M'F'G Co., Pekin, Ill."
- Date Issued:
- 1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Marriage certificate for Chas. S. Wolfe, of Reed City, Michigan, and Effie D. Whitney, of Hersey, Michigan. Certificate issued on December 28th, 1880. A small newspaper clipping affixed to the top left of the certificate reads "At the residence of the bride's parents in Hersey, Mich., Dec. 28, 1880, by Rev. O.S. Wolfe, Mr. Charles Wolfe, of Reed City, and Miss Effie Whitney, of Hersey." The certificate features a decorative border and text. The certificate is inset with 2.5" x 3.75" photographs of Charles Wolfe and Effie Whitney, which are inserted into pockets on the back of the certificate.
- Date Issued:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Certificate appointing Edward Edgar Hartwick as a Noble of the Mystic Shrine in the Moslem Temple of Detroit, dated October 30, 1903. The text of the certificate is as follows: "The Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America To all True and Faithful Nobles of the Mystic Shrine: Know Ye that the Worthy Noble Edward Edgar Hartwick who hath signed his Name in the margin hereof, was regularly Received, Admitted and Constituted A Noble of the Mystic Shrine in Moslem Temple of Detroit, Mich, on the 30th day of Oct. 1903 and that he is duly Enrolled as such upon the Records of the Order. In Testimony Whereof We have hereunto subscribed our Names, and affixed the Seal of The Imperial Council for North America." The certificate is signed by the Imperial Recorder, the Imperial Potentate, and the Recorder of the Moslem Temple. The gold seal of the Moslem Temple of Detroit is affixed to the bottom center.
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Passport issued to Annette H. Alger by the United States Department of State in 1913. The document is signed by Alger and the then Secretary of State, William Jennings Bryan. It is stamped with the seal of the U.S. Department of State. Text on the upper right corner indicates that the document is good only for two years from the date it was issued. Along the left hand side of the document is a description of Annette H. Alger, including her age, height, eye color, hair color, and complexion. The text of the document reads: "For all to whome these presents shall come, Greeting: I, the undersigned, Secretary of State of the United States of America, hereby request all whom it may concern to permit Annette H. Alger a Citizen of the United States safely and freely to pass, and in case of need to give her all lawful Aid and Protection. Given under my hand and the Seal of the Department of State, at the City of Washington, the 25th day of June in the year 1913, and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and thirty seventh. W.J. Bryan"
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
