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- Description:
- Packard Motor Car Co. advertisement. Printed in black ink on white paper. The text of the advertisement consists of a review of the Packard Single Six, "Reprinted from The Tatler, London, England; issue of April 11, 1923." The opposite side of the page features an advertisement for the Longines Watch from A. Wittnauer Company. Hand written text in blue ink reads "10/23."
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Packard Motor Car Co.
- Description:
- Program from "Lady Minstrels a Symphony in Black and White" given by the ladies of the Detroit Training School of Elocution under the direction of Miss Topsy Wayback, Class of 1894. Wilton-Smith Co. Print, Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1894-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Education
- Description:
- Program for performance of "The Legend of Leonora" and "The Ladies' Shakespeare" at the Detroit Opera House beginning November 2, 1914 both starring Maude Adams; front cover features color illustration of the Detroit Opera House's facade with people and cars out front; "B. C. Whitney, Proprietor"; program contains basic production information as well as cast lists, scene synopses, and musical program
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Hardcover letter book containing duplicates produced with a letter copying press of letters mailed by Detroit Fire Marshals George Dunlop and William H. Baxter, as well as an Assistant Fire Marshall James E. Tryon, spanning October 10, 1877 to September 11, 1886. The letters are mostly in chronological order, with a tabbed alphabetical table of contents section at the front listing the recipients. The book is bound in a brown cloth-covered cover. "Letters," and "Fire Marshall" are printed on the spine.
- Date Issued:
- 1881-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fire Department
- Description:
- Broadside program for performances of "Saison des Ballets Russes," starring Gertrude Hoffman, at Garrick Theatre commencing January 15, 1912, featuring title of the theatre and performance date followed by more production credits, as well as an advertisement for the National Silk Company; black ink on beige paper
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- This white paper envelope contained a 2-page letter that was written by William C. Houghton who was an alderman from the eighth ward of the city. The front of the envelope has a return address that is printed in blue ink in the upper left corner that shows "Return To William C. Houghton, Alderman, Eighth Ward, Detroit, Mich." A handwritten address shows "To the relatives of Wm. C. Houghton who may be living in the year 2001."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Str. [Steamer] Captain Thomas Wilson, Boiler House." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows plan views and details of the boiler room layout and construction. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot and is dated March 9, 1915. The plan number is shown as "3571."
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- 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:
- Color postcard depicting the interior of the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with many plants and flowers. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 2, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a large crowd gathered in Cadillac Square for the Forth Liberty Loan drive. A band is assembled on a stage in front of a replica of the Statue of Liberty. In the background are many parked cars, the County Building, and a sign reading "Schroeder Paint & Glass Co." Printed on recto: Black's Detroit Handwritten message on verso reads, "This Liberty Forum is on Cadillac Square and is lit up every night."
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
