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- Description:
- This 2-page letter was handwritten in black ink on slightly yellowed paper by David A. Boyd who was the statistician for the Council of Trades and Labor Unions. The paper has a watermark that consists of a crown and shield emblem along with the words "Pure Linen Stock." The text of the letter has been transcribed as follows: "Detroit Dec 31 1900 Owing to the fact that but a few hours will elapse before the sealing of the box containing the various messages of the Citizens of the City of Detroit to posterity a hundred years hence, and the consequent dawn of the 20th century the statistician of the Council of Trades and Labor Unions desires to greet the wage workers of the 21st century if there be any, and hopes that they enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in the fullest degree, and that the trusts, and combines that are now forming to destroy competition and crush labor will not be successful but that the hosts of organized labor will be triumphant in their efforts to secure to the laborer the full product of his labor. Wage-worker of the 21st century do your duty to posterity, we have in humble way tried to do ours. The printed matter contained herein are a few of the prominent facts concerning the Trades Council. A complete history of the struggles and sacrifices made by the individual members would fill volumes. David A. Boyd Statistician Council of Trades and Labor Unions Wm. Campbell, Trustee Council of Trades and Labor Unions Dec 31 1900 9:30 P.M."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a horse-drawn vehicle labeled "John Blessed and Son. Grocers. 391-395 Woodward Ave." Leaning against the horse is a man in a white apron. In the background is a structure under construction. Handwritten message on verso.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color print of a water color painting titled "A View of Detroit and the Straits, taken from the Huron Church June 22nd, 1804" by Edward Walsh. Hand written text underneath the title reads "Here the Americans first landed to invade Upper Canada. The Straits are three miles across. General Brock returned the compliment & took Detroit," referencing the siege of Detroit by British General Isaac Brock during the War of 1812. The view depicts Detroit from the Canadian shore. On the Canadian side, in the foreground, can be seen the Huron Church and small settlements, along with a horse drawn carriage and a man on horseback riding along a dirt trail on the left side. Across the straits, in the background, can be seen Fort Detroit, with several ships and a large American flag visible.
- Date Issued:
- 1804-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Program for Detroit Opera House performance of "The Girl From Paris;" Front cover features a color illustration of Detroit Opera House facade; illustration housed in a decorative gold setting of acanthus leaves sitting in front of a Corinthian column; "Detroit Opera House" in green, black, and gold lettering; C.J. Whitney, proprietor; program possibly from soon after re-opening in 1898
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Stock Certificate. Blank certificate of stock issue from the Detroit, Rochester, Romeo & Lake Orion Railway, certificate number 665. Engraving of Detroit, Rochester, Romeo and Lake Orion car at top, center.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Hardcover souvenir program book for the First Annual Meeting of the Grand Council of Michigan of the United Commercial Travelers of America, held on May 18, and 19, 1894. The book was distributed by Detroit Council, No. 9 of the U.C.T., and includes program information for the meeting, as well as half-tone photos of important individuals and Detroit sites, as well as advertisements. The book is bound in a black leatherette cover with embossed gold text.
- Date Issued:
- 1894-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of the starboard of a completed Eagle Boat, on the Rouge River, following its launch from the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. Men on board near the stern are taking down the boat's dressing of signal flags, and the banners draped along its side has been partially removed. A series of large silos, a smoke stack, and the frame of a building under construction are visible at the complex in the background. "27535-8-15-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto. The photo is mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-tone street view photograph, mounted on board, of the plank construction sidewalk on Grandy Avenue. Children are visible standing on the sidewalk; also, a horse carriage travels down the thoroughfare adjacent to the sidewalk and residential area. Written in script on the verso, "Sept 10th 1903, Mrs. Mary Gould, In front of 675 & 677 Grandy Avenue. Looking North, There had been several new planks. F.S.Q."
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "Oh What a Dance (When I Dance with You)", words and music by The Three White Kuhns and Dave Manley, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. Cover illustration by Wilson Art.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a crane mounted on a railcar and workers working on excavation and foundations for the elevators used to launch the Eagle Boats at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. A steam shovel is at work in background. Verso: "Concrete elevator piers are built as pit excavation is deepened". Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22462-6-18-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
