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- Description:
- This white paper envelope contained a 5-page letter that was written by Annie M. Knott, C.S.D. [Christian Science, Doctor of]. The front of the envelope has a handwritten title, "Growth of Christian Science in Detroit in the 20th Century, - by Annie M. Knott C.S.D." The flap on the back side of the envelope has a red wax seal that has been impressed with a circular design which bears the initials, "AMK."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This white paper envelope contained a 1-page letter that was written by the St. Andrew's Society. The front of the envelope has a handwritten address "To the Hon. Mayor and Members of St. Andrew's Society of Detroit in the year 2001" with the greeting: "A Guid New Year tae ane' an' A' An' mony may ye see, And during a' the years tae' come, O Happy may ye be," The envelope is signed "Com. te, "John Fairgrieve, Pret.; John Donaldson, Ex. Prest.; John Pettie, Ex Prest." The envelope is tied with a one-inch wide red, white, and blue ribbon.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This stained and slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a signature and a calling card. A handwritten note on the front of the envelope shows "This envelope contains the signature of Capt. F. Martin, the oldest man in Detroit. Contributed by Mrs. Gilbert B. Seymour. Capt. Martin was born in June, 1800." The envelope flap is sealed with a gold-colored adhesive seal.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 6-page letter and that was written by Dr. Theodore A. McGraw. The front of the envelope is entitled in handwriting to "The Progress of Surgery in the Nineteenth Century by Theodore A. McGraw, M.D."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This tan paper envelope contained a 7-page letter that was written by Dr. James A. Post who was the secretary of the Detroit Association of Charities. The front of the envelope has a typewritten address that shows "Associated Charities in Detroit - Past, Present, and Future, By Dr. James A. Post, Secretary of the Association of Charities, Detroit, Mich."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope is printed with the return address of the Mayor's Executive Office in the upper left corner. An address is handwritten in pencil that shows "Fred J. Schulte, Asst. Rec. of Taxes" and is dated "Jany. 1st 1901." (The 1901 Detroit City Directory shows Fred J. Schulte as the Deputy Receiver of Taxes.)
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This white paper envelope contained a 7-page letter that was written by William Carson who was the president of the Detroit Board of Trade. The front side of the envelope is addressed in handwritten black text "Board of trade of City of Detroit. William Carson, President." The flap on the back side of the envelope is sealed with red wax that has been impressed with the obverse side of a U.S. Quarter Dollar coin.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Envelope from the apartment hotel The Wayne, addressed to William D. Purdy of the Pontchartrain Hotel, and postmarked May 9, 1913. The hotel's crest is printed in the upper left corner of the envelope, with the proprietor's name J.R. Hayes, below.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This darkened paper envelope contained a folded note that was written by Charles L. Freer. His name is handwritten along the left edge of the envelope. The front of the envelope is addressed to "Hon. W. C. Maybury, Mayor's Office, City Hall."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This white paper envelope contained a 3-page letter that was written by Irene Williams Chittenden (Mrs. W. J. Chittenden). The front of the envelope has a handwritten address that shows "The American Mother of the 19th Century, By Mrs. W. J Chittenden, nee Irene Williams."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
