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- Description:
- Handwritten sheet music booklet containing "Wedding March" by J. H. Hahn, dedicated to Helen Hall Newberry for her wedding to Henry B. Joy on October 12, 1892. The score contains several revisions made in pencil.
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Invitation note from Governor Hazen S. Pingree to the Michigan Legislature for a complimentary dinner on December 18, 1900 in the Executive Parlor of the Capitol. The note includes Pingree's signature and an orange embossed Michigan seal with a blue ribbon. An additional handwritten note states, "This invitation to the famous Pingree banquet reads that it would be in the 'Executive Parlor, Capital,' Finding that the parlor was not large enough it was held in Representative Hall."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Leather bound souvenir program and corresponding envelope from the banquet celebrating the 100th anniversary of Oliver Hazard Perry's victory in the Battle of Lake Erie held at the Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point, on September 10, 1913. The booklet features an image of Perry in profile on the cover between the an American flag, and a British flag consisting of a red cross and saltire on a white field, above a silhouette of Perry's ship the NIAGARA. The interior contains information on figures connected with the battle including Perry, as well as Robert H. Barclay, Lewis Cass, Isaac Shelby, William Henry Harrison, and Daniel Dobbins; the menu for the event, a program of toasts, and a list of members of the Inter-State Board of the Perry's Victory Centennial Commission. The envelope is brown with the silhouette of the NIAGARA on the front.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Book that was presented to Annette "Nettie" Henry Alger upon her marriage to Russell Alger containing advice for newlyweds written by William M. Thayer, and published by John P. Jewett & Company, of Cleveland, Ohio. The book contains four chapters, "The Pastor's Address," "Duties of Conjugal Relation," "Dedication of Home," "Last Words to Bridal Pair, as well as a section of poetry. A handwritten inscription within reads: Dear Nettie, May your life be bright as the sunshine that ushers in your bridal day. Truly your friend, Sarah B.C, Greeley The book also contains a certificate which has been filled out in pencil: This certifies that Russell A. Alger and Nettie A. Henry were united in Marriage by me, according to the Laws of the State og Michigan at Grand Rapids, April 2nd, 1860. Rev. J.S. Whaley[?] The book is bound in a off-white cover with embossed scrollwork on the cover, some in gold.
- Date Issued:
- 1854-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Book containing a handwritten eulogy for Russell A. Alger, and an expression of sympathy on behalf of the People's State Bank, the predecessor of which--the State Savings Bank--Alger served on the board. A series of signatures are contained on the last pages. The book is bound in black rough grained leather.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Atlantic, Lake and Mississippi Telegraph, Lake Erie Line telegram from Peter C. Moross of Toledo, Ohio to Antoine Moross of Detroit. The form, filled out by hand, reads: Atlantic, Lake & Mississippi Telegraph, Lake Erie Line All communications strictly confidential By Telegraph from Toledo, O Detroit, Nov. 20, 1848 To A Moraß, Are you coming to Toledo this fall? P.C. Moraß
- Date Issued:
- 1848-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Frank J. Hecker's self-published memoir, from an edition of seventy-five, recounting his military and business activities. The book is three quarter bound with tan cloth on blue buckram boards, and includes a tan slipcase.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Certificate, mounted on linen, appointing Russell A. Alger to the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic in 1889. The certificate is stamped with the seal of the Grand Army of the Republic on the lower left. The text of the certificate is as follows: "To whom it may concern Greeting: This Certifies that at the Twenty Third Annual National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, held at Milwaukee Wisconsin on the Twenty-Eighth day of August 1889 Comrade R.A. Alger of Detroit Michigan was elected Commander-in-Chief of the National Encampment, to serve as such for one year from said date and until his successor is duly installed and he is hereby authorized and empowered to enter upon and perform the duties of said office in accordance with the Rules & Regulations of the Grand Army of the Republic. Dates at the Headquarters of the National Encampment G.A.R. at Milwaukee Wis. on the 28th day of August 1889. Eugene F. Weigel Adjutant General. Wm. Warner Commander in Chief."
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Certificate, on paper mounted on board, given to Joseph Belanger, French Consular Agent from Detroit, by Edmond Bruwaert, French General Consular, in Chicago in 1889. The full text of the certificate is in French. It is stamped with the seal of the Consulat de France a Chicago on the bottom center.
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Invoice for Frances A. Pingree's second payment of $200 to Woodlawn Cemetery Association for the purchase of lots 151, 152, 163, and 164 in Section 14 of the cemetery on April 30, 1903. The invoice is marked, "paid May 11/03," and is signed "Jeffery."
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
