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- Description:
- Invitation to the formal opening and dedication of City Hall on July 4, 1871. The invitation is printed on yellow paper with a check pattern watermark. It reads: Detroit, June, 1871 Dear Sir: You are respectfully invited to the City of Detroit, as the guest of its Citizens, on the Fourth of July. In addition to appropriate ceremonies in celebration of the day, the occasion as been selected for the Formal Opening and Dedication of our new City Hall. It is desirable to have your letter of acceptable as early as the 15th inst., in order that time may be afforded for sending you the necessary tickets. Respectfully, etc., Wm. W. Wheaton, Mayor, C.C. Trowbridge, Z. Chandler, John Patton, W.C. Duncan, M.I. Mills, James F. Joy, E.W. Meddaugh, Henry Weber, Geo. V.N. Lothrop, Zina Pitcher, F. Buhl, John Harmon, C.H. Buhl, K.C. Barker, Robert McClelland, N.W. Brooks, Theo. Romeyn, C.I. Walker D.B. Duffield, Committee on Invitations
- Date Issued:
- 1871-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Architecture
- Description:
- Half-folded Russell House dinner menu, dated Monday, July 4, 1904. The cover is printed with the signatures of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and decorated with a red embossed adhesive seal bearing the hotel's crest, attached to a blue ribbon. Meal options, several with patriotic names, are listed within.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Half-folded menu and from a Thanksgiving dinner served at the Hotel Metropole on Sunday, March 31, 1907. The cover is printed with the hotel's crest and the text," Easter Greeting," printed in gold on cream colored cardstock. The menu unfolds from left to right. A list of the available dishes, as well as a list of musical selections to be performed are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Menu for Easter dinner at the Russell House, consisting of a sheet of pink cardstock bound with white cord into a half-folded pink cardstock cover. An illustration of purple and white flowers, as well as a white embossed image of the hotel crest are on the cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Half-folded Easter dinner menu from the Hotel Charlevoix. The menu is printed on blue and white marbled cardstock, and has a purple ribbon through its crease to resemble binding. A blue illustration of a potted plant is on the cover. Dinner offering are listed within at a flat price of $1. H.M. Kellogg is listed as the manager, and the Grinnell Realty Company is listed as the proprietor.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Heyn's Bazaar leaf-shaped 1887-1888 holiday season trade card. The recto is printed with a color lithograph showing a group of children sledding down a snow-covered hill as a trio of spectators stand in the foreground. The recto is printed to look like a leaf, with the text "Compliments of Heyn's Bazaar, 1887--Holiday Season--1888" across its center.
- Date Issued:
- 1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Ribbon-bound menu for Easter dinner at the Hotel Charlevoix. The cover is made of purple paper, printed with golden text, and it includes a central window where a small three-dimensional fabric white rabbit holding a carrot is attached. The cover lists the Grinnell Realty Company as the proprietors, and Reno G. Hoag as the manager. A list of courses and options offered at the flat prince of a dollar is contained within. "The Progressive Print Shop," is printed on the back cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Russell House Independence Day menu, consisting of two unbound half-folded pages. A color illustration of a Revolutionary War soldier playing a drum is on the cover. Menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner are contained within along with a program of musical selection to be performed.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Half-folded invitation to a pair of events celebrating George Washington's birthday consisting of an oration given by Rev. Henry Neill at Firemen's Hall, followed by a ball at the Russell House as a benefit for the Ladies' Mount Vernon Association. Details on the events are printed in script on the front. A handwritten message, presumably addressed to Benjamin F. H. Witherell, president of the State Historical Society, is contained within: The Historical Society are respectfully invited to join the procession at 1 1/2 o'clock PM at the Russell House. W.B. Howe, Chairman of [?] "Washington's Birthday 1859," is handwritten on the verso so that it would appear on top when the invitation was folded into sixths.
- Date Issued:
- 1859-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Thanksgiving dinner menu from the Hotel Charlevoix, for Thursday, November 30, 1916. The menu consists of two pages of heavy beige marbled paper, bound together with green and yellow ribbon at the top center. The cover page has an illustration of four ears of corn, along with the crest of the Hotel Charlevoix. Dinner options are listed on the second page.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Menu and program booklet for Christmas dinner at the Wayne Hotel on Wednesday, December 25, 1907. The cover is wrapped in a sheet of onionskin paper, printed with "Merry Christmas 1907." The cover underneath bears an illustration of Santa Claus steering his sleight on the land across a snowy landscape, above an insert showing a child standing beside a fireplace. Within, the songs and dances to be performed are listed, along with a dinner menu.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Small ribbon-bound menu and program booklet from the 1916 New Year dinner at the Oriental Cafe. The cover is printed with a gold, red, and green embossed image of a bell enshrouded with ribbons and holly. George G. Poy is listed on the cover as the manager. The interior pages are printed in red and black on green paper. A list of songs, and dances to be performed, under the direction of Archie Dayne, are listed on the first page. A list of dishes comprised of varieties of chopy suey and chow mien, as well as a special dinner menu are listed on the following pages.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Menu and program booklet from a Thanksgiving dinner served at the Wayne on Thursday, November 27, 1902. The menu is bound in a cream colored cardstock cover with white thread. A blackface caricature of a child rides on the back of a turkey holding an ear of corn hung from a stick in front of the bird on the cover. A list of pieces to be performed by Haug's Orchestra, as well as a list of the dishes to be served are contained within. "Very good. Give us More." is handwritten inside on the blank side of the inner leaf.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Envelope and invitation to a Thanksgiving dinner written and sent by William Woodbridge to Dr. L. Abbot of Detroit. The invitation is handwritten on the verso of William Woodbridge's calling card. The note reads: Springwells Nov. 23 1852 D-Sir, Will you join us in a family dinner on Thanksgiving Day? We dine at one o clk P.M. Yours Truely Wm. Woodbridge. Doc L. Abbott.
- Date Issued:
- 1852-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Russell House Thanksgiving dinner menu, dated November 28, 1901, consisting of two sheets of cardboard bound with twine. A hand-painted image of a pilgrim holding a pumpkin, walking with a Turkey against a snowy background is on the cover. A program of pieces to be performed by the Russell House Orchestra, as well as the menu itself are contained within. A hand-painted image of a pig's head on a plate, surrounded by a wreath containing ears of corn is on the back cover of the menu.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Liberty Bell-shaped thread-bound menu and program booklet from the Griswold House, dated Monday, July 4, 1904. The menu lists musical selections and dances to be performed as well as meal options. Several of the things listed are themed around the holiday including Bunker Hill Punch, Philadelphia Squab, Independence Pudding, Columbia Sauce, Liberty Bells, Old Glory Ice Cream, and American Cheese.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Stitch-bound menu for Memorial Day dinner at the Russell House. A color illustration of Uncle Sam holding his hat in hand, and bowing his head, is on the cover. The menu, and a program of musical selections to be performed are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Half-folded menu and program from an Easter dinner served at the Hotel Metropole on Sunday, March 31, 1907. The cover is printed with the hotel's crest and the text," Easter Greeting," printed in gold on cream colored cardstock. The menu unfolds from left to right. A list of the available dishes, as well as a list of musical selections to be performed are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Menu for a Fourth of July dinner. The cover is made of white cardstock with an image of a perched eagle, and a bow of red, white, and blue cord threaded through the center holding a small silk American flag on a small wooden pole. A half-tone photo of Russell A. Alger, and the exterior of a long five story building with a central tower, and a large porch, are printed within, along with a list of the meal options, many with names referencing the Spanish-American War.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Menu from a Christmas day dinner at the Hotel Charlevoix, consisting of three pages of heavy paper bound at the top with a red ribbon. A red and green illustration of holly is printed on the front cover along with the message, "Merry Christmas 1913." The menu is printed on the second sheet, with a flat price of $1 listed. The third page contains a "Thought Menu," consisting of a list of positive qualities and sentiments.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company advertisement printed on cardstock, possibly intended as an ink blotter. Depicts a group of frogs singing Christmas carols into the microphone of a radio transmitter in a small shed, while another frog in a coat and a gnome stand outside. Several passenger steamers are in the snow in the distance. An insert depicts a family listening to the radio in a living room decorated for Christmas. An insert of a buffalo and a wreath around the D&C logo are also pictured. Text at lower left reads: Detroit. Michigan December 25, 1923 To Ticket Agents, Connecting Lines and Shippers: "Tune in" on our best wishes to you for a Merry Christmas and a bright and prosperous New Year. Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Company General Offices: Detroit, Mich. A. A. Schantz, Pres. & Gen. Mgr. James T. McMillan, Vice-Pres. R.G. Stoddard, Gen. Pass. Agt.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Menu for the Washington's Birthday dinner at the Russell House, consisting of a half-folded sheet of off-white paper glued inside of a blue paper cover. The cover is printed with a half-tone portrait of George Washington, a green embossed image of the hotel's crest, and as a border composed of cherry trees, cherries, and axes. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options are listed within along with a program of musical selections to be performed by the Russell House Orchestra.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Sepia-toned group photograph taken of people sitting and standing on the porch of the home of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Russel in Grosse Pointe for a Fourth of July celebration. Several people are holding American flags. On the verso is a handwritten description "Picture taken July 4, 1891 on porch of house of Mr. & Mrs. George H. Russel, Grosse Pointe," along with the names of the people in the photograph: "Mr. & Mrs. E. A. Sumner, Charles B. King, Alice King, Madeline King, Bessie Wright, Mr. & Mrs. W. K. Anderson, Mr. & Mrs. John R. Russel, Miss Sarah Russel, Miss Anne D. Russel, Edward A. Sumner Jr., Anna Sumner, Mrs. James J. Shaw, George B. Russel, Albert Russel, Sallie Russel, Philip Russel, Raymond Russel, Catherine Russel, Francis Russel, Marian Russel, James A. Venable, Anne Anderson, Pally Anderson, Sue Anderson, Louis B. Wright, Catherine Clark Anderson, Bessie Venable, Walter Brandon, Mr. & Mrs. George H. Russel, George L. Courtney."
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Sheet of ten Red Cross Christmas Seals with a half-folded explanatory sheet. The stamps are printed with an image of Liberty holding a torch and shield, below a pattern of mistletoe and the Red Cross symbol. The sheet explains the stamps are a reward for involvement in the organization's Christmas Roll Call, and contains information on tuberculosis, some geared toward dealing with infected soldiers.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Medical/Dental/Pharmaceutical
- Description:
- Ribbon-bound menu and program booklet for Thanksgiving dinner at the Hotel Cadillac, held on November 28, 1895. The cover is off-white paper with hand-painted lavender and white flowers, and with a ivory-colored ribbon threaded through it diagonally terminating in a bow. The interior pages are printed on cardstock. A list of dishes offered is on the first page. The Swart Brothers are listed as the proprietors at the bottom of the page. A list of musical selections and dances to be performed is on the following page. "1895," is printed on the back cover in a decorative script.
- Date Issued:
- 1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Ribbon-bound Russell House Independence Day dinner menu. The cover is red with an color illustration of a man in a long coat and a tricorn hat pulling a vertical rope, presumably to suggest the ringing of a bell. The booklet is bound at the top with red, white, and blue ribbon. A program of musical selection to be performed, is included inside along with the menu.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Three people in costume, standing by signs for Lansing's Silver Bells holiday event. At left is Anne Rau, in center is Alan Bobowski, and at right is Michael Getzmiller. All were staff of the Lansing Public Library.
- Date Created:
- 1993-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Three people in Halloween costumes. Note on sleeve: "No. 343. Flash light at Raudebaugh's (Halloween). Oct. 31, 1904. Opr. Al--"
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lawrence Family Collection
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Two unidentified people in Halloween costumes, at the Ingham County Tuberculosis Sanatorium.
- Date Created:
- 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Ingham County Tuberculosis Sanatorium
- Description:
- A view of an unidentified cemetery. The image is blurred, but a large group of people can be seen on the rise of a hill. Note on sleeve: "No. 13. May 30 '98. 12M. Time Snap S. Opr. Hat."
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lawrence Family Collection
- Description:
- On front of photograph: "'Christmas Throughout the Years' - Vocal Music." Students on stage, some in costume, during a music peformance at Walter French Junior High School.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Guest speaker Val Berryman, MSU Museum curator, talks about the history of Christmas with a special emphasis on the character of Santa Claus, at the Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Meet Your City Video Series
- Description:
- The Motor Wheel Christmas party in 1951, which was held at the Hotel Porter. See 2017-03-001.019.080 for another view. Left to right, around table: Jim Rothmann Howard Root Stan Curtis Ken Bassett Mildred Fox Zeke Zeller Max Convis Marian Gallanetti Hal Milks Roland Devine Charles Sutterby Barbara Laws Lou Rodenhouse Don Jones Fred Huntley Bill Aten George Haag Standing: Hi Beadle Fred Schulte Jim Hart Eunice Burrows Howard Cheney Helen Comstock Max Hosmer Seated: Helen Sell Art Schraft Bosie Figg Ella Smith Rudy Jansa Harry Flint
- Date Created:
- 1951-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Several adults at a table with Thanksgiving dinner, likely at the home of Henry N. Lawrence's brother Fred, who lived at 408 West Ottawa Street. Henry and Mary are seated at the head of the table; all others are unidentified. Note on sleeve: "No. 299. Nov 1902. Flash light with curtains down, reflections in glass spoils one side."
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lawrence Family Collection
- Description:
- Elsie Schultz on a bicyle in the grass. Hattie Lawrence and a boy named Harold are standing nearby, with American flags. Note on sleeve: "No. 303. Elsie & Wheel; Harold & Hattie. May 30, 1903."
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lawrence Family Collection
- Description:
- A group of people at a holiday party at the Porter Hotel. All are wearing small party hats. On the back of the photograph: R. Ayling E. Fuller T. Kamiski Mrs. Z. Smith W. Doyle Mrs. E. Duffy K. Crisst A. Lincoln J. R. Weaver
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- John Weaver Collection
- Description:
- Guest speaker Val Berryman, MSU Museum curator, takes participants on a nostalgic walk through Lansing during Christmas, at the Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Meet Your City Video Series
- Description:
- Several people seated or standing around a table decorated for a Christmas dinner. On the back of the photograph: Miss Steel A. Gajawski D. Cutler C. McManus J. Weaver T. Cooper Miss Cooper T. Davis B. Groom Mrs. Crandall L. Lyte F. Morgan A. Goossen F. Knauss Mrs. Adams C. Hester C. Dervier B. Hoezle J. Moronry
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- John Weaver Collection
- Description:
- An unidentified man in a football uniform for Halloween, at the Ingham County Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Image has been hand-tinted.
- Date Created:
- 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Ingham County Tuberculosis Sanatorium
- Description:
- An unidentified person in a ghost Halloween costume with a camera and flash, at the Ingham County Tuberculosis Sanatorium.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Ingham County Tuberculosis Sanatorium
- Description:
- Guest speaker George Graff discusses nostalgic holiday traditions at the Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Meet Your City Video Series
- Description:
- The Motor Wheel Christmas party in 1951, which was held at the Hotel Porter. Left to right, around table: Harry Flint Fred Schulte Gladys Cruse Helen Sell Charles Sutterby Hi Beadle Fred Bishop Max Hosmer Basil Figg Eunice Burrows Jim Martin Don Jones Ken Hastings Mildred Fox Bill Aten Barbara Laws Hal Milks Harold Butler Roland Devine Max Foster Fred Stoney Left to right, standing in back: John Miller Howard Root Jim Rothmann Bob Schmeichel Howard Cheney Louis Rodenhouse Art Schraft Choral Potter Sitting Ken Bassett Clinton Fraim Fred Huntley Richard Randolph Wayne Edwards Lucille McAttee Max Conyers Norm Gardner
- Date Created:
- 1951-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Two unidentified women in Halloween costumes, at the Ingham County Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Image has been slightly hand-tinted.
- Date Created:
- 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Ingham County Tuberculosis Sanatorium
- Description:
- A group of men or boys in the street, all in white, one with a drum and another with an American flag. They are possibly on the way to or from a Memorial Day parade. Note on sleeve: "No. 232. May 30, 1901. Opr. Hattie."
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lawrence Family Collection
- Description:
- An unidentified person in a hobo Halloween costume, at the Ingham County Tuberculosis Sanatorium.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Ingham County Tuberculosis Sanatorium
- Description:
- Two Christmas cards, one New Year card for 1942, and two copies of a 50th Anniversary card for 1939. All were custom printed for R. E. Olds and family.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- RE Olds and RE Olds Anderson Collection
- Description:
- Members of the Lawrence family and others seated at supper for the Fourth of July. Note on sleeve: "No. 120. July 4, 1899. 6 pm. Flash Light. Opr. Al."
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lawrence Family Collection
- Description:
- Menu booklet from the Hotel Wolverine, dated December 31, 1925. The booklet is bound with red yarn, and a green and red image of three bells and the message, "A Happy New Year 1926," are printed on the brown cardstock cover. Both a beverage list and the menu are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1925-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Russell House Independence Day menu, consisting of two unbound half-folded pages. A color illustration of a Revolutionary War soldier playing a drum is on the cover. Menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner are contained within along with a program of musical selection to be performed.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Ribbon-bound Russell House Independence Day dinner menu. The cover is red with an color illustration of a man in a long coat and a tricorn hat pulling a vertical rope, presumably to suggest the ringing of a bell. The booklet is bound at the top with red, white, and blue ribbon. A program of musical selection to be performed, is included inside along with the menu.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Menu from a Christmas day dinner at the Hotel Charlevoix, consisting of three pages of heavy paper bound at the top with a red ribbon. A red and green illustration of holly is printed on the front cover along with the message, "Merry Christmas 1913." The menu is printed on the second sheet, with a flat price of $1 listed. The third page contains a "Thought Menu," consisting of a list of positive qualities and sentiments.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Russell House Thanksgiving dinner menu, dated November 28, 1901, consisting of two sheets of cardboard bound with twine. A hand-painted image of a pilgrim holding a pumpkin, walking with a Turkey against a snowy background is on the cover. A program of pieces to be performed by the Russell House Orchestra, as well as the menu itself are contained within. A hand-painted image of a pig's head on a plate, surrounded by a wreath containing ears of corn is on the back cover of the menu.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Invitation to the formal opening and dedication of City Hall on July 4, 1871. The invitation is printed on yellow paper with a check pattern watermark. It reads: Detroit, June, 1871 Dear Sir: You are respectfully invited to the City of Detroit, as the guest of its Citizens, on the Fourth of July. In addition to appropriate ceremonies in celebration of the day, the occasion as been selected for the Formal Opening and Dedication of our new City Hall. It is desirable to have your letter of acceptable as early as the 15th inst., in order that time may be afforded for sending you the necessary tickets. Respectfully, etc., Wm. W. Wheaton, Mayor, C.C. Trowbridge, Z. Chandler, John Patton, W.C. Duncan, M.I. Mills, James F. Joy, E.W. Meddaugh, Henry Weber, Geo. V.N. Lothrop, Zina Pitcher, F. Buhl, John Harmon, C.H. Buhl, K.C. Barker, Robert McClelland, N.W. Brooks, Theo. Romeyn, C.I. Walker D.B. Duffield, Committee on Invitations
- Date Issued:
- 1871-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Ribbon-bound menu for Easter dinner at the Hotel Charlevoix. The cover is made of purple paper, printed with golden text, and it includes a central window where a small three-dimensional fabric white rabbit holding a carrot is attached. The cover lists the Grinnell Realty Company as the proprietors, and Reno G. Hoag as the manager. A list of courses and options offered at the flat prince of a dollar is contained within. "The Progressive Print Shop," is printed on the back cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Half-folded Easter dinner menu from the Hotel Charlevoix. The menu is printed on blue and white marbled cardstock, and has a purple ribbon through its crease to resemble binding. A blue illustration of a potted plant is on the cover. Dinner offering are listed within at a flat price of $1. H.M. Kellogg is listed as the manager, and the Grinnell Realty Company is listed as the proprietor.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Half-folded menu and program from an Easter dinner served at the Hotel Metropole on Sunday, March 31, 1907. The cover is printed with the hotel's crest and the text," Easter Greeting," printed in gold on cream colored cardstock. The menu unfolds from left to right. A list of the available dishes, as well as a list of musical selections to be performed are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company advertisement printed on cardstock, possibly intended as an ink blotter. Depicts a group of frogs singing Christmas carols into the microphone of a radio transmitter in a small shed, while another frog in a coat and a gnome stand outside. Several passenger steamers are in the snow in the distance. An insert depicts a family listening to the radio in a living room decorated for Christmas. An insert of a buffalo and a wreath around the D&C logo are also pictured. Text at lower left reads: Detroit. Michigan December 25, 1923 To Ticket Agents, Connecting Lines and Shippers: "Tune in" on our best wishes to you for a Merry Christmas and a bright and prosperous New Year. Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Company General Offices: Detroit, Mich. A. A. Schantz, Pres. & Gen. Mgr. James T. McMillan, Vice-Pres. R.G. Stoddard, Gen. Pass. Agt.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Half-folded Russell House dinner menu, dated Monday, July 4, 1904. The cover is printed with the signatures of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and decorated with a red embossed adhesive seal bearing the hotel's crest, attached to a blue ribbon. Meal options, several with patriotic names, are listed within.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Menu and program booklet from a Thanksgiving dinner served at the Wayne on Thursday, November 27, 1902. The menu is bound in a cream colored cardstock cover with white thread. A blackface caricature of a child rides on the back of a turkey holding an ear of corn hung from a stick in front of the bird on the cover. A list of pieces to be performed by Haug's Orchestra, as well as a list of the dishes to be served are contained within. "Very good. Give us More." is handwritten inside on the blank side of the inner leaf.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Half-folded menu and from a Thanksgiving dinner served at the Hotel Metropole on Sunday, March 31, 1907. The cover is printed with the hotel's crest and the text," Easter Greeting," printed in gold on cream colored cardstock. The menu unfolds from left to right. A list of the available dishes, as well as a list of musical selections to be performed are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Envelope and invitation to a Thanksgiving dinner written and sent by William Woodbridge to Dr. L. Abbot of Detroit. The invitation is handwritten on the verso of William Woodbridge's calling card. The note reads: Springwells Nov. 23 1852 D-Sir, Will you join us in a family dinner on Thanksgiving Day? We dine at one o clk P.M. Yours Truely Wm. Woodbridge. Doc L. Abbott.
- Date Issued:
- 1852-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Menu for the Washington's Birthday dinner at the Russell House, consisting of a half-folded sheet of off-white paper glued inside of a blue paper cover. The cover is printed with a half-tone portrait of George Washington, a green embossed image of the hotel's crest, and as a border composed of cherry trees, cherries, and axes. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options are listed within along with a program of musical selections to be performed by the Russell House Orchestra.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Stitch-bound menu for Memorial Day dinner at the Russell House. A color illustration of Uncle Sam holding his hat in hand, and bowing his head, is on the cover. The menu, and a program of musical selections to be performed are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Thanksgiving dinner menu from the Hotel Charlevoix, for Thursday, November 30, 1916. The menu consists of two pages of heavy beige marbled paper, bound together with green and yellow ribbon at the top center. The cover page has an illustration of four ears of corn, along with the crest of the Hotel Charlevoix. Dinner options are listed on the second page.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Liberty Bell-shaped thread-bound menu and program booklet from the Griswold House, dated Monday, July 4, 1904. The menu lists musical selections and dances to be performed as well as meal options. Several of the things listed are themed around the holiday including Bunker Hill Punch, Philadelphia Squab, Independence Pudding, Columbia Sauce, Liberty Bells, Old Glory Ice Cream, and American Cheese.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Half-folded invitation to a pair of events celebrating George Washington's birthday consisting of an oration given by Rev. Henry Neill at Firemen's Hall, followed by a ball at the Russell House as a benefit for the Ladies' Mount Vernon Association. Details on the events are printed in script on the front. A handwritten message, presumably addressed to Benjamin F. H. Witherell, president of the State Historical Society, is contained within: The Historical Society are respectfully invited to join the procession at 1 1/2 o'clock PM at the Russell House. W.B. Howe, Chairman of [?] "Washington's Birthday 1859," is handwritten on the verso so that it would appear on top when the invitation was folded into sixths.
- Date Issued:
- 1859-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Small ribbon-bound menu and program booklet from the 1916 New Year dinner at the Oriental Cafe. The cover is printed with a gold, red, and green embossed image of a bell enshrouded with ribbons and holly. George G. Poy is listed on the cover as the manager. The interior pages are printed in red and black on green paper. A list of songs, and dances to be performed, under the direction of Archie Dayne, are listed on the first page. A list of dishes comprised of varieties of chopy suey and chow mien, as well as a special dinner menu are listed on the following pages.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Heyn's Bazaar leaf-shaped 1887-1888 holiday season trade card. The recto is printed with a color lithograph showing a group of children sledding down a snow-covered hill as a trio of spectators stand in the foreground. The recto is printed to look like a leaf, with the text "Compliments of Heyn's Bazaar, 1887--Holiday Season--1888" across its center.
- Date Issued:
- 1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sheet of ten Red Cross Christmas Seals with a half-folded explanatory sheet. The stamps are printed with an image of Liberty holding a torch and shield, below a pattern of mistletoe and the Red Cross symbol. The sheet explains the stamps are a reward for involvement in the organization's Christmas Roll Call, and contains information on tuberculosis, some geared toward dealing with infected soldiers.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Menu and program booklet for Christmas dinner at the Wayne Hotel on Wednesday, December 25, 1907. The cover is wrapped in a sheet of onionskin paper, printed with "Merry Christmas 1907." The cover underneath bears an illustration of Santa Claus steering his sleight on the land across a snowy landscape, above an insert showing a child standing beside a fireplace. Within, the songs and dances to be performed are listed, along with a dinner menu.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned group photograph taken of people sitting and standing on the porch of the home of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Russel in Grosse Pointe for a Fourth of July celebration. Several people are holding American flags. On the verso is a handwritten description "Picture taken July 4, 1891 on porch of house of Mr. & Mrs. George H. Russel, Grosse Pointe," along with the names of the people in the photograph: "Mr. & Mrs. E. A. Sumner, Charles B. King, Alice King, Madeline King, Bessie Wright, Mr. & Mrs. W. K. Anderson, Mr. & Mrs. John R. Russel, Miss Sarah Russel, Miss Anne D. Russel, Edward A. Sumner Jr., Anna Sumner, Mrs. James J. Shaw, George B. Russel, Albert Russel, Sallie Russel, Philip Russel, Raymond Russel, Catherine Russel, Francis Russel, Marian Russel, James A. Venable, Anne Anderson, Pally Anderson, Sue Anderson, Louis B. Wright, Catherine Clark Anderson, Bessie Venable, Walter Brandon, Mr. & Mrs. George H. Russel, George L. Courtney."
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Menu for Easter dinner at the Russell House, consisting of a sheet of pink cardstock bound with white cord into a half-folded pink cardstock cover. An illustration of purple and white flowers, as well as a white embossed image of the hotel crest are on the cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Ribbon-bound menu and program booklet for Thanksgiving dinner at the Hotel Cadillac, held on November 28, 1895. The cover is off-white paper with hand-painted lavender and white flowers, and with a ivory-colored ribbon threaded through it diagonally terminating in a bow. The interior pages are printed on cardstock. A list of dishes offered is on the first page. The Swart Brothers are listed as the proprietors at the bottom of the page. A list of musical selections and dances to be performed is on the following page. "1895," is printed on the back cover in a decorative script.
- Date Issued:
- 1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Menu for a Fourth of July dinner. The cover is made of white cardstock with an image of a perched eagle, and a bow of red, white, and blue cord threaded through the center holding a small silk American flag on a small wooden pole. A half-tone photo of Russell A. Alger, and the exterior of a long five story building with a central tower, and a large porch, are printed within, along with a list of the meal options, many with names referencing the Spanish-American War.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Notes:
- The LGBT Resource Center's invitation to students to celebrate the holidays with them on December 8, 2017.
- Date Created:
- 2017-12-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Dr. Alison H. Edwards' (City Physician) annual party for poor children. The image shows a group of about 40 children, dressed in their best clothes, standing or sitting in front of a decorated Christmas tree. A man dressed in Santa Claus costume, with a pipe and round horn rim glasses stands to one side. The background is the interior of a large, elegant room, possibly a hotel ballroom. White paneled walls are adorned with candle-like sconces, and a large window is covered with gathered sheer curtains, with long velvet draperies open on each side. Part of a bandstand can be seen at the right side of the image, with a bass drum and cymbals.
- Date Created:
- 1927-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Santa Claus Parade on lower Monroe Avenue, downtown Grand Rapids, showing a parade float of "Noah's Ark". This annual Christmas parade was sponsored by Wurzburg's Department Store.
- Date Created:
- 1950-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Group of 20 Boy Scouts in Halloween costume.
- Date Created:
- 1928-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Two men setting off cannons and others watching
- Date Created:
- 1939-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Men on military truck pulling large gun; Buildings in background include the Watson Building, Metz Building
- Date Created:
- 1941-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This Christmas photo shows the "Toyland Special" miniature train at Herpolsheimers Department Store with children gathered around.
- Date Created:
- 1943-12-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Marching flagbearers
- Date Created:
- 1941-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Crowd of people seated at tables
- Date Created:
- 1949-12-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Description:
- Three people in Halloween costumes. Note on sleeve: "No. 343. Flash light at Raudebaugh's (Halloween). Oct. 31, 1904. Opr. Al--"
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lawrence Family Collection
- Description:
- Three people in costume, standing by signs for Lansing's Silver Bells holiday event. At left is Anne Rau, in center is Alan Bobowski, and at right is Michael Getzmiller. All were staff of the Lansing Public Library.
- Date Created:
- 1993-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- The LGBT Resource Center's invitation to students to celebrate the holidays with them on December 11, 2015.
- Date Created:
- 2015-12-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- The LGBT Resource Center's invitation to students to celebrate the holidays with them on December 7, 2012.
- Date Created:
- 2012-12-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- This photo shows the Gulf Oil Station on South Division at Christmas with a large "Season's Greetings" banner. Photo taken December 23, 1938.
- Date Created:
- 1938-12-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Santa Claus Parade on Monroe Avenue at Ottawa in downtown Grand Rapids. Photo shows the parade floats spelling out "Toyland". This annual Christmas parade was sponsored by Wurzburg's Department Store. Photo taken on November 19, 1938.
- Date Created:
- 1938-11-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Men carrying flags
- Date Created:
- 1946-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Santa Claus Parade showing parade float of Santa and two reindeer. Monroe Avenue at Ottawa, in downtown Grand Rapids. Photo shows Fanny Farmer, Shellman Optical Company and Steketees Department Store. This annual Christmas parade was sponsored by Wurzburg's Department Store.
- Date Created:
- 1946-11-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View of a family looking at Christmas decorations on Monroe Avenue in downtown Grand Rapids.
- Date Created:
- 1948-11-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- American Legion "Voiture." The picture shows a train engine as part of a float.
- Date Created:
- 1939-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Man decorating Christmas tree
- Date Created:
- 1948-12-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This Christmas photo shows the "Toyland Special" miniature train at Herpolsheimers Department Store with children gathered around.
- Date Created:
- 1943-12-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Man decorating Christmas tree
- Date Created:
- 1948-12-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Christmas pageant, "The Birt of Christ," at Central High School. The image shows a stage, with a nativity scene at the center, with people dressed in costume. Costumed worshippers kneel along the approach to the scene. Behind them on each side are additional people dressed in choir robes.
- Date Created:
- 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Wurzburg's Santa Claus Parade in front of Wurzburg's Department Store. Located at Monroe and Ottawa in downtown Grand Rapids, a banner proclaims "It's Christmas Time at Wurzburg's." Parade float shows Santa and seven reindeer. This annual Christmas parade was sponsored by Wurzburg's Department Store. Photo circa 1950.
- Date Created:
- 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Three women from the Santa Claus Girls standing at a table with a Christmas tree on it and filling stockings with apples, nuts and candy.
- Date Created:
- 1942-12-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)