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- Invoice handwritten in French by Joseph Campau regarding payment owed to him by Benoit Chapoton for expenses paid to St. Anne's Church. The message translates as: I certify that I have charge to the special account of Benoit Chapoton as of October 9, 1818, the sum of eight pounds (current New York Exchange), having to pay this sum myself to Charles Larned for the protection of the land of the church of Ste. Anne. Furthermore I have charged to him at the same time the sum of one pound, eight shillings (current New York) which I have paid to Mr. James Abbott myself for the transfer of several papers which have been sent to M. the Bishop, amounting in all to the sum of the nine pounds, eight shillings (current New York), which I have to pay as a result of the information which I have received from Messrs. Pierre Chene and Francois St. Aubin as how [?] money in the hands of M. Morice [sic] Moran belonging to the corporation of Ste. Anne - in order to replace this sum which I have to pay, on March 24 and May 11, 1817. But I have not yet received my money. Thus that which remains is still charged against Mr. Benoit Chapoton as here below [sic] mentioned. Detroit, June 19, 1823. Jos. Campau.
- Date Issued:
- 1823-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Mounted sepia-toned photographic print of the interior of Mrs. R.W. Allen's Hair Goods shop at 251 Woodward Avenue. Six women pose beside display cases containing combs and tins along the walls of the shop. Mirrors and advertisements for hair products are posted along the back wall. "June 1896, 251 Wood.," is handwritten along the bottom of the matting. "Mrs. R.W. Allen's Hair Goods, Detroit," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1896-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Beige display folder containing a sepia-toned portrait photograph of Humphrey Rohns, son of Albert Rohns. He is holding a book, looking at the camera. "1908," is handwritten on the front cover of the folder, a very brief autobiography of Rohns is handwritten on the back. G. Humphrey G. Rohns, son of Albert & Norah E. Rohns--born July 25, 1897 on John R. Detroit. Wearing Eton Suit in 1908--age 11 Married Helen L. Chidester (b) Feb. 2, 1902 of Hastings Mich. in Grand Rapids Mich. Feb. 7, 1941. Now residents of Sebring Country Estates, Sebring, Florida. Humphrey Rohns 2-2-62
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Sepia-toned group portrait photograph taken of (left to right) Helen Bourne Joy Lee, Helen Hall Newberry, and Edith Stanton Newberry at the 30th wedding anniversary dinner of Helen Hall Newberry Joy and Henry Bourne Joy, Sr.. Edith wears the wedding dress of her mother-in-law Helen P. Newberry. The trio stand in a parlor room furnished with screens, a side table with a vase of flowers, and an enclosed book case. "L. to R. Mrs. Helen Joy Lee, Mrs. Henry B. Joy, Mrs. John S. Newberry, Jr. wearing wedding dress of Mrs. John S. Newberry, Sr.," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Black and white full-length portrait photograph taken of Delphine Dodge in profile, wearing her wedding dress (1985.110.001) and holding large bouquet of flowers, for her "Million Dollar Wedding" to James H. R. Cromwell of Philadelphia, on June 17, 1920. The photo is signed by the photographer below, "Francis Scott [?] 1920."
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Cabinet card bearing a sepia-toned photograph of the building containing Sarah Jane Allen's hair dressing shop and Richard Webber Allen's real estate business at 219 Woodward Avenue between Grand River and Clifford Street as taken from the east side of the street, facing southwest. A sign reading "Allen 1891," is incorporated into the building's brickwork below its cornice. A pharmacy, music store, restaurant, and a tobacconist are visible in adjacent storefronts. Several pedestrians are on the sidewalk. "July 1891, Mrs. R.W. Allen's Hair Shop," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Black and white photograph of Moore House, Henry and Clara Ford's first home. This picture is taken from a side angle, the front of the house is visible as well as the side and a wooden barn in the back of the house. Two steps lead up the very small wooden porch at the front entrance of the house. The house has three chimneys, shutters at each window and a farm field in the background of the house. From the front the house appears to have only one story but from the side a second floor of windows is apparent.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Cabinet card bearing a sepia-toned photograph of the building containing Sarah Jane Allen's hair dressing shop and Richard Webber Allen's real estate business at 219 Woodward Avenue between Grand River and Clifford Street as taken from the east side of the street, facing northwest. A sign reading "Allen 1891," is incorporated into the building's brickwork below its cornice. Several pedestrians are on the sidewalk. A pharmacy, music store, restaurant, and a tobacconist are visible in adjacent storefronts. "Mrs. R.W. Allen's Hair Shop," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Cabinet card bearing a sepia-toned photograph of General Russell A. Alger's house on West Fort Street decorated in flags and bunting for the Grand Army of the Republic's National Encampment convention in Detroit in 1891. Three young women pose beside the house's steps. A carriage with its driver, and another man standing behind the carriage are in front of the house.
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Sepia-toned print of (left to right) General Ulysses S. Grant; General John Rawlings; Major General Joseph D. Webster; Colonel Clark B. Lagow; and Colonel Killyer, are amongst the foliage and rock formations during the Battle of Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Printed on the verso, "Gen. Grant on Lookout Mtn. 1863."
- Date Issued:
- 1863-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
