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- Description:
- Menu for the "6th Annual Dinner Americus Republican Club of Pittsburgh, PA." commemorating the birth of General U. S. Grant on Wednesday April, 27 at the Monongahela House. The interior contains a print of Ulysses S. Grant on a horse and other war scenes, as well as the menu and list of officers and committee members of the Pittsburgh Americus Republican Club.
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Half-folded handwritten letter and envelope sent by Hazel Hope Pingree on behalf of her mother Frances Pingree to Mrs. Emma Stark Hampton of 970 Woodward Avenue concerning the funeral for Hazen S. Pingree, postmarked July 1st, 1901. Both the letter and the envelope are on black-bordered paper indicating mourning. The note reads: Mrs. Pingree would appreciate your [presence?] at the funeral services of her husband, which takes place on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. Should you desire to accompany the family to the cemetery - carriages will be provided. Kindly reply.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Honorary degree, written in Latin, mounted on linen, presented to Russell A. Alger in the year 1900 by the American University of Harriman in Harriman, Tennessee. The degree is stamped with the seal of the American University of Harriman in the lower left corner. Text on the bottom border of the document indicates that it was printed by "Ames & Rollinson Co. 202 Broadway, N.Y."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Resolution, handwritten on heavy board, adopted by City of Detroit Board of Water Commissioners expressing appreciation to Robert Oakman, on the occasion of his resignation from the Board, for "the conscientious discharge of his duties as a water commissioners." The resolution was adopted on March 11, 1919. It is signed by four of the water commissioners and the secretary. The text of the resolution is as follows: "Resolutions Unanimously Adopted by the Board of Water Commissioners, of the City of Detroit March 11-1919 WHEREAS MR. ROBERT OAKMAN resigned as a member of the Board of Water Commissioners of the city of Detroit to take effect March 1-1919 after a period of service of over four years commencing December 8-1914. WHEREAS during all these years whether serving on committees of the Board or as its President, he gave liberally and unselfishly of his time ability and experience to the city of Detroit, for the advancement and betterment of the waterworks system, especially in the investigation of filtration problems. WHEREAS, his knowledge of the civic affairs of the city made him of great value in the workings of the Board, and WHEREAS his uniform courtesy and consideration toward his fellow commissioners made him an efficient counselor and companionable friend. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Water Commissioners cause to be inscribed upon the records of the Board, these expressions of esteem for him as a slight token of appreciation for the conscientious discharge of his duties as a water commissioner, and their regard for him as a former associate. Attest: Harry S. Starkey Secretary [Commissioner signatures] Commissioners."
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Color half-length portrait lithograph of Lewis Cass, printed by N. Currier of New York City, for Cass' 1848 presidential campaign. Cass is depicted seated in a suit and bowtie before a backdrop including a red curtain and a marble column. "Lewis Cass, Democratic Candidate for Twelfth President of the United States," is printed below. The print is mounted on heavy cardboard.
- Date Issued:
- 1848-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Benjamin F. Witherell's handwritten oath of office as Lieutenant of the 1st Regiment of the Michigan Militia. It reads: Michigan Territory County of Wayne I, Benjamin F. Witherell do solemnly swear that I will support the constitution of the United States of America so help me God. I, Benjamin F. Witherell do swear that I will preform the duties attached to my office as Lieut in the first Regt. of Michigan Militia to the best of my abilities so help me God. Benjamin F. Witherell Sworn and [?] before me this twentieth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and nineteen. Rich. J. Smyth, Justice of the Peace -D.D. The document is an oath of office for Benjamin F. Witherell for Michigan Territory in the County of Wayne filed July 22, 1819. The oath is written in two paragraphs and signed by Benjamin F. Witherell in both sections. The oath was taken on the 20th of July and signed off by the Justice of the Peace Rich [?] Smyth [?]. " Lieut. Benjamin F. Witherell's Oath of Office filed in my Office July 22 1819." is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1819-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Note accompanying receipt the receipt for Helen Newberry, from Miss. E. G. Brewer (1959.036.002a), printed with "The article marked with a red X will be sent in a few days or sooner."
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- One diary of Russell A. Alger for the year 1866. The diary has a a black leather cover that is embossed with a simple double-line black border. The cover interior is lined with smooth light tan leather that is embossed with a double-line square pattern. The inside front cover contains a flat pouch with a flap cover. The inside back cover contains a loop pocket for a pencil (missing). The diary pages are printed in black text on white paper that show the month, date, and day for each day of the year in 1866. Light blue lines are also printed on each page to allow space for notes. The diary is approximately half filled with handwritten pencil notations that are primarily of a business nature such as cash accounts, bills due, workmen's hours, and meetings. There are also notations concerning the arrivals and departures of various schooners and barges which were probably carrying lumber for his lumber business (Alger, Smith & Company).
- Date Issued:
- 1866-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Law diploma awarded to Jacob M. Howard from Williams College in Massachusetts, 1866.
- Date Issued:
- 1866-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Half-folded invitation and insert card for the Annual Ball and Reception in honor of Governor Hazen S. Pingree and Staff given by the Kalamazoo Light Guard at the Kalamazoo Light Guard Armory on February 26, 1897. Committee members are listed inside the half folded card. The insert lists information about tickets, refreshments, the cloak room, and the schedule.
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
