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- Description:
- One plan sheet of the Boat Deck of the SS Naomi. The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of the exterior layout of the deck including location of the smokestack, spars, skylights, and life rafts. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Dry Dock Company" The plan number is shown as "5031."
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- One roster of the members of the Rotary Club of Highland Park, Michigan, in 1923. The pocket-size ring binder has a black, simulated leather cover and the front and is stamped in gold-colored text that shows "Rotary Club, Highland Park" and "Maurice Siden." The interior pages are printed in black text on white paper and show the names, home and business addresses, and pictures of each club member. The front and back sections of the binder include a list of the club goals and a copy of the club constitution.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Cadillac Hotel from the corner of Washington Boulevard and Michigan Avenue, with a margin on the right side. Several pedestrians are visible in the street. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Jun 26, 1901.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Half-folded program for the McGraw School May Concert, held on Friday May 20, 1904. The songs to be sung, and piano pieces to be performed are listed within.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Education
- Description:
- Detroit Zoological Society certificate signifying the life membership of Edwin S. George in the organization, dated October 1, 1912. The certificate is signed by the society's president, Bryant Walker, and secretary of director, Richard E. Follett. The document is printed on parchment and features an engraving of a bison, as well as the header, "Detroit Zoological Society, Founded in 1911 for Establishment of a Zoological Park and the Preservation of Wild Animal Life."
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Education
- Description:
- "Number 11, Dunbar & Sullivan Dredging Co. First Mortgage, 5 Per Cent, $5000 Registered Gold Bond" (11 of 30). The bond is printed in printed in red, green, and black ink on white paper that is watermarked "Broun-Green Beaver Bond." It has a decorative engraved green border with engraved images at the top that depict Lady Liberty and other figures that represent American industry and a bountiful harvest. Black, Old-English style text shows the company name, "Dunbar & Sullivan Dredging Co." and lists the terms of the bond issuance and repayment. The bond has been signed by "Harris T. Dunbar, President," and "Frederick C. Slee, Secretary," and is dated March 15, 1904. The 20-year bonds were due for repayment on March 15, 1924. A round, embossed company seal is located near the lower left corner of the bond. The verso contains blank spaces which have handwritten text that show the date and name in whom the bond was registered along with the signature of the company Treasurer. Other handwritten text and notes showed subsequent bond ownership reassignments with signatures.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Spietz & Worch Co. factory from E Forest Avenue, near Flower Court, with a streetcar, automobile and pedestrians in front. An inset image depicts a can of cigars. Printed on recto: The Home of Best & Russell's Co's. Handmade 5 Cent Cigars. Each Can a Humidor. Printed on verso: The Home of Best & Russell's Co's Handmade 5 Cent Cigar. Spietz & Worch Co's Cigar Factory located at 722-732 Forest Ave. E., Detroit Mich. Is America's largest building devoted exclusively to the manufacture of cigars, it accommodates 2,000 employees, and in it are manufactured 2,000,000 cigars per week. A cordial invitation is extended to all to inspect this plant. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 5, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a patterned flowerbed on Belle Isle, with a bridge over a canal in the background. Printed on verso: Pansy Bed, Belle Isle. Detroit's principal recreation spot is an island in the Detroit river connecting with the city by a bridge, 8 feet less than half a mile in length. It comprises 702 acres, is over two miles long and boasts over 20 miles of fine macadam roadway. A fine zoo, aquarium, horticultural building, swimming and skating pavilions, casino and boat livery are in connection. The City has expended over $1,500,000 on it since its purchase in 1879. Handwritten message on verso, dated Mar 2, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Report card from the Michigan Female Seminary of Detroit issued to Sarah Morse on April 16, 1862.
- Date Issued:
- 1862-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Education
- Description:
- Envelope, pre-printed with the return address of Herbert L. Baker's Law Office, at 70 Griswold Street, addressed to James E. Scripps, Esquire, of 598 Trumbull Avenue. The envelope is canceled July, 23, 1886, and bears a brown George Washington 2¢ stamp. The envelope has been torn on three sides, and the inside has been used to record handwritten notes about the founding of the Dominican monks.
- Date Issued:
- 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
