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- A brief biographical sketch of Joseph F.PICKERING, as abstracted from History of Freemasonry in Oakland County, MI. Other names included in the biography are: Issac PICKERING, [Father]. Fey, Charles. History of Freemasonry in Oakland County, MI. 1949
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Research Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Research Library
- Description:
- Book, Acquiring Wings: A Text on the Basic Principles Governing the Design and Operation of Modern Air Craft, by William B. Stout. Published by Moffat, Yard & Company in 1917. Text on the front of the dust jacket reads "This is an extremely practical book on the basic principles of aviation, giving in much more concise form than heretofore those fundamentals regarding airplane construction and design which the ground student should know preliminary to his actual training on the machine. The author is a recognized expert on airplanes and is now in government service. The illustrations are clear and comprehensive. Altogether this little volume should prove a helpful guide for that great body of American men who are taking up the study of aviation." The front cover is signed "Stan E. Knauss" on the upper left. Text at bottom reads "Illustrated, 75 cents net." The back of the dust jacket includes a listing of five "Live Books for Fighting Men," published by Moffat, Yard and Company, including Acquiring Wings by William B. Stout, The Conquest of the Air by A. Lawrence Rotch, Model Aeroplanes and their Engines by George A. Cavanagh, 'My Log' and 'My Diary': Diaries for Our Fighting Men," and The ABC of Cooking - For Soldiers and Sailors.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Bound report submitted by John H. Greusel to Clarence M. Burton, Detroit's historiographer, on "conditions as found at Castel-Sarrazin, together with a few recommendations touching the obligation of the City of Detroit in clearing the mystery of Cadillac's lost grave". Preface is written by Burton to the Detroit City Council. Bound in dark blue paper with rough thick stock pages.
- Date Issued:
- 1924-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Souvenir book of the James E. Scripps School compiled by J. H. Junkin. Photographs by C. M. Hayes, engravings by the Peninsular Engraving Co. Includes a description of the building designed by Malcomson & Higginbotham which was located on the west side of Belvidere Street, north of Kercheval Avenue. Press of John F. Eby & Company, Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One book entitled "The Soldier's Hand-Book; for the Use of the Enlisted Men of the Army." The softcover book has a black leather cover that is stamped in gold-colored text that shows "Soldier's Hand Book, U.S.A., Revised." A label on the left side of the front cover shows the name, "Fischer." The book contains 79 pages of printed text on white paper that list Army rules and regulations and laws relating to military service. It was published under the direction of the Adjutant General of the Army in Washington, D.C., in 1893. Handwritten text in the back of the book indicated that it belonged to John Fischer, Band Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, Fort Wayne, Detroit. He enlisted at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on February 7, 1895. Additional handwritten text gives a brief history of his military service and an accounting of clothing received. A small, accordion-style pouch is included in the inside back cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Book containing both a detailed account and transcript of the Trowbridge Testimonial Banquest, honoring Charles C. Trowbridge on his 83rd birthday on December 29, 1882 at the Russell House, as well as commemorating his death on April 3, the following year with excepts from locals papers and the text of his memorial service at Christ Church. The books is bound is a black cloth cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Book titled "The Wonders of the World's Fair," commemorating the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, also known as the World's Columbian Exposition. The cover indicates that the book is Vol. 1, No. 1 of the Acme Series, and is dated Feb. 10, 1894. It also indicates that Acme Series is distributed weekly, and can be subscribed to for $13.00 per year. The cover also indicates that the book was printed by Macauley Bros., Booksellers and Stationers, located at 172 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. The page of the cover indicates that the book is Copyrighted 1894, by W.B. Gonkey Company, Chicago. Each of the book's 16 pages contains a black and white photograph of a building, attraction, or view from the World's Fair, with a short description. The 16 featured views are as follows: 1. "Columbian Fountain from the Rear." 2. "United States Government Building." 3. "The Illinois Building." 4. "The Agriculture Building." 5. "Machinery Hall." 6. "The Electricy Building." 7. "The Fisheries Building." 8. "The 'Farmer's Bridge.'" 9. "The Woman's Building." 10. "Looking Northeast frm the Government Building." 11. "Facade of the French Section." 12. "Statue of Columbus Taking Possession." 13. "Statue of California." 14. "The Irish Village." 15. "The United States Battle-ship Illinois." 16. "Samoan Girls." The back cover of the book features an advertisement for part 2 of the Wonders of the World's Fair series, which is to contain 16 additional photographic views of the World's Fair.
- Date Issued:
- 1894-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Small building inspector's handbook, bound in a black cover with faded lettering, "officially complied and published under the auspices of the fire marshal and leading architects of Detroit."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Manual. Manual containing the articles of association, scale of minimum pay, by-laws, and directory of the Musicians' Benevolent and Protective Association, Local 5. The book also contains advertisements for local businesses, a list of the organization's officers, a calendar, a schedule of night car service, and several lined pages for notes. The book is bound in a brown material, and bears the combined seal of the organization and the American Federation of Labor.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
