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- Description:
- Schedule for the Detroit Tigers 1908 season featuring Hugh Jennings, Wm. Coughlin and F. J. Navin on the front cover. Compliments of The Detroit Journal. The back cover shows six members of the pitching staff.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Sports
- Description:
- Letter addressed to James B. Witherell from the acting Secretary of War on September 25, 1860, informing him that the President of the United States has promoted him to the rank of First Lieutenant in the Second Regiment of Cavalry of Fort Inge, Texas, vice for Joseph H. McArthur. This service is written to take effect on June 28, 1860. The final printed line states: Acknowledge the receipt of this letter to the Adjutant General. There is a United States seal in the top left corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1860-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Program for performance of "Secret Service" at the Lyceum Theatre beginning March 24, 1901; program contains cast of characters, scene synopses, and musical program as well as several brief articles and advertisements; front cover is black and white and features two illustrations of jesters flanking the center "Lyceum Theatre" section; on either side of this are advertisements for "Herman D. Heidt, Haberdasher" and Goebel's Beer; back cover features an advertisement for Queen Anne Soap
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "If You Talk in Your Sleep Don't Mention My Name", words by A. Seymour Brown, music by Nat D. Ayer, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. Cover illustration by Gene Buck.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Program sheet for a vaudeville show starring the female impersonator Julian Eltinge at the New Detroit Opera House beginning March 24, 1919; one-sided; features scenes to be performed with cast lists underneath and executive staff list at the bottom.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Company Christmas card from Frederick Stearns, 1910. The card is printed in black text on tan paper and has an oval-shaped black and white picture of Frederick Stearns.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print containing six engravings, taken from the booklet, Souvenir of Detroit & Exposition, depicting locations in Detroit, spread across two leafs. A large image of City Hall is in the center, as viewed from Campus Martius, facing southwest. The McGraw Building behind it is partially visible. Michigan Central Station, identified here as the "M.C.R.R. Union Depot, on the southwest corner of Third Street and West Woodbridge Street is at the upper left in a rectangular frame. Below it, is the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Campus Martius, and the side of the Russell House in the background, framed in a circle. At the upper right, is another rectangular panel, this one depicting the pumping station and tower in Water Works Park. A circle bearing the image of a five story building with a dome-shaped tower, labeled "Y.M.C.A. Building Detroit." "Copyrighted 1887 by Ward Bros. Columbus O." printed in lower right corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Print of a political cartoon, "'Thy Will Be Done'," by Thomas May. The cartoon shows Uncle Sam standing with bowed head and a woman, possibly "Liberty," kneeling before an American flag draped casket, likely in response to the assassination of President William McKinley. The print is signed "To my friend Miss Ida Steffin with kindest regards. Tom May. Feb. 17th 1902" on the bottom left.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Political History
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Elevation Plan of Steamers 59 & 60 for Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad Company." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a port side exterior profile view of the proposed wooden-hulled, propeller-driven, passenger steamships. The plan was prepared at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot by Frank E. Kirby for the Detroit Dry Dock Company and is dated May, 1882. (Steamer numbers 59 and 60 were the Detroit Dry Dock hull numbers for the passenger steamships that were known as F.&P.M. No. 1 and F.&P.M. No. 2, respectively.)
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Pen sketch of the former Ste. Anne de Detroit Catholic Church by W. F. Dow. Mounted on board.
- Date Issued:
- 1881-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Religion
- Description:
- Stock Certificate for 100 shares of The Detroit Railway Company, issue number A8. Receipt for stock issue is attached on the verso, and was issued on May 20, 1895 to N.A. Everett of Cleveland, Ohio.
- Date Issued:
- 1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Transportation
- Description:
- Half-folded menu from the first Assembly Ball held on December 18, 1907. A black and white image of an Alice Martineau painting of a woman and a man with a horse, in 18th century clothing standing before a mansion, is on the cover. The courses are listed within.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Events
- Description:
- Program booklet for a variety show at the Temple Theatre for the week of Monday, September 20, 1920. The acts include Samaroff and Sonia with "A Big of Old Russia;" singer Ethel Hopkins; William Mandel and Company in "An Unusual Occurrence;" Stuart Casey and Mildred Warren in "Dog-Gonne It!;" Charles Young and Bill Wheeler, "Bachelors of Music;" Laura Pierpont in "The Guiding Star;" Sully and Mack; Thomas F. Swift and Mary H. Kelly "Offer $3000," a Vaudeville Vagary;" the Kitamuras Brothers, "equilibristic and 'Risley' Workers;" and the Temple Film Review of Current Events World-Wide. The booklet also contains information on the upcoming week's performances, and advertisements for clothiers, restaurants, and music stores. A green illustration of a curtain beneath a pediment showing a procession of performers is on the cover. "9/23/20," is handwritten on the cover in pen.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- A letter from Ralph Emery, a clerk working for the Detroit Stove Works, to his father, Robert T. Emery, in Belfast, Maine, dated November 26, 1886. The letter is written on Detroit Stove Works letterhead, which features a lithograph, credited to the Calvert Lithograph Company, depicting the Detroit Stove Works offices in Detroit and Chicago as well as the company's foundry in Hamtramck, Michigan. The letter reads: My dear Father, I suppose Thanksgiving passed off as quietly as usual in Belfast, it was very quite here, was at the office most of the day. Have you any sleighing yet, we have had no snow at all although I see by the papers that East + West of me they have had fearful snow storms. We shall shut the works down on account of the Funeral of Francis Palms, who is President of the Michigan Stove Co. Mr. Palms was the richest man in this state - lives opposite where I board. His daughter is the lady who Senator Jones of Florida - + about whom the papers have had so much to say. At present Jones + his son are both here. The Senator has not been outside of Detroit except for a day to some place within 60 miles - for over a year. He has not been near Washington for much over a year but boards at the Russell House + draws his salary same as if he was in Washington all the time - People here think him somewhat out of his head. Have just returned from Mr. Palms funeral, it is the first Catholic funeral I have ever attended + was on a very grand scale - all the Stove Works turned out + the men made a big show. Notice by the Paper that the contract for supplying Belfast with water has been given to Boston parties. Hope you are well + that I shall hear from you soon. With my kindest regards to all. Remain your affec. son, Ralph Emery
- Date Issued:
- 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Sheet music for "Songs of the Nation", arranged by J. Bodewalt Lampe, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. Cover illustrated by André De Takacs.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Handbill. Printed flyer from the "Office of the Street Car Employes' Association," to all Street Car Men of Detroit, regarding a "Grand Rally" held on Saturday, October 14, 1893. It reads, "Office of the Street Car Employes' Association, 56 and 57 Kanter Building, Detroit Mich., Oct. 14, 1893. GRAND RALLY. TO ALL STREET CAR MEN OF DETROIT, There will be a Meeting of the Street Car Employes of Detroit, at Fraternity Hall, at 12 o'clock Tonight, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1893. This Meeting will be addressed by W.D. Mahon, President; S.Massey, Sec.-Treas. Of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes of America; Also G.DeLisle, of Duluth; Jas. Riley, of Minneapolis. This Meeting is of Vital Importance to each STREET CAR MAN. Let Us Make It a Grand Success Rain or Shine. W.D. MAHON, Pres. L.S. MASSEY, Sec.-Treas."
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Transportation
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Plan of Spar Deck, F.&P.M. [Flint & Pere Marquette] Steamers, Showing Additional Capacity Due to 36 Feet 8 Inch Increased Length." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of the proposed cabin layout on the spar deck for the wooden-hulled, propeller-driven, passenger steamships. The plan was prepared at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot by Frank E. Kirby for the Detroit Dry Dock Company and is dated May, 1883. (Steamer numbers 59 and 60 were the Detroit Dry Dock hull numbers for the passenger steamships that were known as F.&P.M. No. 1 and F.&P.M. No. 2, respectively.)
- Date Issued:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Typewritten letter and envelope sent by the J.L. Hudson Company to Mrs. William H. Johnston of 17 West Bethune Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, accompanying six halftone photographic images of women modeling clothing for the upcoming Fall season. The envelope is postmarked 1918. The letter is on J.L. Hudson Company stationery. The message reads: Dear Madam: We are presenting herewith a group of photographic reproductions of the newer models in Fall apparel. May we not have the pleasure of a personal visit in the near future and a further introduction into what we believe is appropriate in style and texture for the coming season? Yours very truly, The J.L. Hudson Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Hardcover ledger book, bound in a grey cover printed with "Journal," used by Martin Cooney, the Superintendent of Horses for the Detroit Fire Department to record both the shifts and absences of workers at the department's supply stables, spanning February 18, 1902 to January 13, 1907, as well as the supply and consumption of hay and oats by the department's horses, from January 1, 1902 to December 15, 1906. The worker's arrivals and departures are listed on pages 3 through 19, while the supply of feed is documented on pages 1 and 2, as well as 164 through 200. "Supply Stables" and "Chief Martin Cooney" are handwritten on the front free endpaper.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fire Department
- Description:
- Program for performances of "The Chief," starring John Drew at Detroit Opera House, beginning April 24, 1916; front cover features a color illustration of the Opera House Facade with a number of people standing out front and two automobiles parked in the street; "B.C. Whitney, Proprietor"; "H.F. Parent, Manager"; in white letters near top "Detroit Opera House;" interior contains information about the production as well as numerous advertisements; printed by the Charles F. May Company of Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Invitation to the donor to attend the ceremonies marking the 200th anniversary of the founding of Detroit. Within the invitation is a listing of the general Executive Committee, Special Council Committee and Invitation and Reception Committee. These names include famous personages such as Wm.C. Maybury, R.A. Alger and many others.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Certificate; "This Certifies that George L. Winckler is an Active Member of the Detroit Light Infantry." Signed by Ralph Phelps Jr, President, and Harry S. Starkey, Secretary. Dated February 3rd 1886. Printed by the Calvert Lith. Co. Detroit. The certificate features full color illustrations showing soldiers sitting, standing, and marching at an encampment.
- Date Issued:
- 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Booklet commemorating the 100th anniversary of Central Methodist Church and Michigan Methodism. Contains black & white photos, history of the church and its pastors, church directory, and program for the 55th Annual Session of Detroit Conference.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Religion
- Description:
- One tax receipt, dated July 12, 1867, issued by the Receiver's Office in Detroit. It was printed in black text on white paper and indicated that Richmond & Backus Company paid $264.63 for various city taxes on "Personal Property, Jeff. Ave. North." The receipt, No. 37, was signed by "T.R. Cumings, Receiver of Taxes."
- Date Issued:
- 1867-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Bank note No. 788 from "The Detroit City Bank" for $5.00 and dated December 20, 1837. The note is printed in black ink on thin linen paper and shows the Roman numeral, "V," in all four corners. An engraved view of the Detroit shoreline is shown at the top of the note. The note is signed "F. H. Harris, Cashier," on the lower left edge and is signed "H. M. Campbell, President," on the lower right edge. The reverse is blank except for handwritten text that shows, "Presented to Emma S. Hampton, President Fairbanks Corps No. 17. December 1884 by James W. Romeyn."
- Date Issued:
- 1837-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Currency/Medallions
- Description:
- Sheet music for the "Knights Templar March and Two-Step", by Wm. E. J. Keating, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. Cover illustrated by Starmer and features an image of a letter by E. A. Kraussman to the composer.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Contract between Finzel's Orchestra and the Ashley and Dustin Steamer Line for the services of eight musicians aboard the excursion steamer PUT-IN-BAY during the 1914 season, dated March 1st. The contract is in black printed ink on yellowed paper and has been filled in by typewriter. It stipulates a payment of $178 per week, and includes the note "Less $20.00 per week for two meals per day." The contract is signed by Edward A. Dustin. "Please sign and return this duplicate," is printed in the bottom left corner and a dotted black line at top suggests it was a piece of a larger perforated sheet of paper.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Deed, signed by President James Madison, and Secretary of State James Monroe granting land to Solomon Sibley, bearing the Great Seal of the United States, embossed in white: James Madison, President of the United States of America To all to whom these presents shall come, greetings: Know ye, that Solomon Sibley, afsignee of Amable Bellair having lodged in the Treasury, a certificate of the register of the Land-office at Detroit, whereby it appears that the said Solomon Sibley, as afsignee of Amable Bellair is confirmed by the virtue of an act of Congress, entitled "An act regulating the grants of land in the territory of Michigan," in his claim to a certain tract of land, containing two hundred and fifty eight, 55/100 acres, situate on the border of River Raisins [sic] bounded and describes as follows, to wit: Beginning at a post standing on the border of River Raisins, between this tract and a tract confirmed to Richard Pattison; thence north nineteen degrees, east, two hundred and ninety four chains twenty two links; thence south seventy one degrees east, eight chains, seventy three links to a post; thence south nineteen degrees west, two hundred and ninety eight chains, eleven links to a post standing on the border of river Raisins, between this tract and a tract confirmed to Gabriel Godfroy, thence along the border of said river, up stream, north forty seven degrees west, nine chains fifty six links to the place of beginning. There is granted by the United States, unto the said Solomon Sibley the tract or parcel of land above described; to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land, with the appurtenances, unto the said Solomon Sibley, his heirs and assigns forever. In testimony whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed. Give under my hand at the city of Washington, the twenty fourth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eleven and of the Independence of the United States of America, the thirty-fifth. By the President James Madison. James Monroe Secretary of State.
- Date Issued:
- 1811-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Page from a ledger, numbered 696, containing a table titled "We owe for New Goods," dated February 8, 1901. The table lists company names and dollar amounts. The page is in brown and red ink on lightweight partially translucent paper.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- John Greenslade Oils invoice for 10 gallons of cylinder oil sold to G.A. Dupuis on June 9, 1886. The invoice is printed with an engraving of the company's building at 38 and 40 Jefferson Avenue, as well as an ornate header incorporating a cask of oil in a doorway, a scroll, and several branches.
- Date Issued:
- 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "Virginia Love", words by Earle C. Jones, music by Charles N. Daniels, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. Cover illustration by Starmer.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Program; front reads "Grand Concert at the First Congregational Church, Wednesday Evening, February 12, 1879, Under The Auspices Of The Young People's Society, Given By Our Ballad Party;" beneath are the members of the group are listed along with ticket prices and the starting time; the program unfolds vertically revealing the program of fourteen songs and readings as well as the performers of each; back cover has reviews from a Lansing performance
- Date Issued:
- 1879-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 6-page letter and that was written by Dr. Theodore A. McGraw. The front of the envelope is entitled in handwriting to "The Progress of Surgery in the Nineteenth Century by Theodore A. McGraw, M.D."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- One report entitled "Report on Earnings, Operating Expenses, Service and Rate of Fare - Detroit United Railway." The softcover report has a medium brown cardboard cover with gold-colored text for the title. It contains 77 pages of black printed text on white paper which give discussions, statistics, and costs concerning various aspects of the railway operations. A summary is given at the beginning of the report and recommendations are given in the Appendix section. The report was prepared by Barclay Parsons & Klapp, Consulting Engineers, in April, 1918, for the Board of Street Railway Commissioners of the City of Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Transportation
- Description:
- Advertisement from the Detroit Stove Works promoting their "Peerless" model wood burning stoves. On the recto is an illustration of a Peerless stove, credited to A. Picard of Troy, New York, and text advertising that it has a "swing cover and pan on top of [the] stove."
- Date Issued:
- 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- One drawing of Fort Wayne. The drawing consists of black ink and pencil on heavy tan paper and shows a plan view of the walls as well as the gun platform layout of the fort. Gun platform numbers are indicated along with certain fort dimensions. A small inset drawing in the upper right corner area includes notes that show "Outline of Interior Crest of Old Work. Used in laying out work and making drawings; determined as accurately as practicable from measurements of the different fronts in April, 1863. J.J.L. [J. J. Lee]" and "Note. The bottom of new scarp was laid out 43 feet from & parallel with the old crest, except on faces of East Bastion, where it is 45' 3"."
- Date Issued:
- 1863-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- One blueprint drawing that shows a port side exterior profile view of a sternwheel river steamship (probably the H. S. Taft).
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "Spanish Lou", lyric by Sidney Mitchell, music by Lew Pollack, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. Cover illustration by Frederick S. Manning.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Cadillaqua Program. A staple-bound program entitled "Cadillaqua, Illustrated Review and Official Program" detailing the festivities surrounding Detroit's 211st birthday celebration in 1912, the Cadillaqua winter fete and carnival. Cover is aqua with embossed title atop Cadillac's coat of arms. Inside are a series of drawings and descriptions of parade floats from the Messmore Company as well as schedule of events spanning from Monday, July 22nd to Friday, July 26th.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Events
- Description:
- Moran, Fitzsimons and Company catalog, dated June 4, 1887, and numbered one. The catalog lists wholesale groceries sold by the company, accompanied by advertisements highlighting particular goods. The catalog is bound in a green paper cover with a message to buyers, an index of wares, and an index of advertisers printed on the front. The front cover also provides the company's address as 45, 47, and 49 Woodward Avenue, and 40 and 42 Griswold Street.
- Date Issued:
- 1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "There's Egypt in Your Dreamy Eyes", lyric by Fleta Jan Brown, music by Herbert Spencer, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. Cover illustration by Inez Casseau.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- One navigational chart entitled, "Chart No. 1 of River Ste. Marie from Point Iroquois to East Neebish." The area was "Surveyed under the direction of Captain J. N. Macomb, Topl. Engrs. [Topographical Engineers] in 1853, 1854, & 1855, with additions to date under the orders of Captain G. G. Meade, Topl. Engrs., 1857." The chart was drawn at a scale of 1:40,000 and covers several miles of the St. Mary's River both upstream and downstream of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, with information such as soundings in feet, river bottom characteristics, shoreline details, lighthouses, and sailing directions. The chart was printed in black ink on white paper and was published by the Bureau of Topographical Engineers of the War Department (later known as the Army Corps of Engineers). Small printed text in the lower right corner shows "Engraved by W. H. Dougal." Small printed text in the lower left corner shows "Reduced for Engraving by J. U. Mueller."
- Date Issued:
- 1857-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Half-folded program and menu for the complimentary banquet held by George Andrew Lewis for members of the Detroit Newsboys' Association on Thursday May 25, 1911. A half-tone print of a portrait photograph by the Peninsular Engraving Company, captioned "A Detroit 'Newsie,'" is on the cover beside the lyrics to "If We Had a Newsboys' Home." The menu and program of speakers, poetry, and musical selections are listed within. Martin Cohn, a newsboy awarded the Andrew Lewis Silver Cup by the Board of Directors of the Detroit Newsboys Association, is printed on the back, along with the lyrics to the "Star-Spangled Banner," the "Newsboy's Chorus," and "America."
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm", lyric by A. Seymour Brown, music by Albert Gumble, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. The cover is illustrated by Starmer and features a photo image of Emelie Scott.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Program for 50th anniversary services at the First Congregational Church, December 8-10, 1894.
- Date Issued:
- 1894-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Religion
- Description:
- Poster for "S.A. Plumer's Grand Auction Sale of 65 Beautiful City Lots." The poster contains a map providing a "Plat of the Subdivision of Out Lots 54, 55, and Part of 58, Porter Farm City of Detroit," as well as 85 lots located along Twenty-Third and Twenty-Fourth Streets near Dalzelle Street and several lots marked "Michigan Car Company's Property." Vertical text along the left and right sides of the poster reads "Free Lunch. Free Music." The poster is printed in black text on a white background.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- J.T. Wing and Company invoice for $71.20 for leather belts and hose sold to the E.J. Dossin Company on June 28, 1922. Several additional expenses were handwritten beneath the initial total. The invoice features a letterhead touting J.T. Wing's compliance with the Child Labor Act, and promoting their "High Speed Graphite Babbitt," and "Detroit star Grinding Wheels." "We carry a full line of genuine wrought iron and steel pipe," is stamped in the lower left corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "Oh What a Dance (When I Dance with You)", words and music by The Three White Kuhns and Dave Manley, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. Cover illustration by Wilson Art.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- One sketch drawing that shows side and top views of the proposed seating arrangement in an automobile. The sketch consists of black pencil on vellum paper and is dated and signed "8-2-16, JSB [James Scripps Booth]" near the center of the sheet. Handwritten red pencil text near the lower edge shows "Still OK, JSB, 1935."
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- Receipt form from the Woodlawn Cemetery Association filled out by hand to Frances A. Pingree for her payment of $300 toward the purchase of lots 151, 152, 163, and 164, in Section 14, dated April 2, 1903, and signed by Percy J. Farrell, Assistant Secretary.
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Print containing three engravings, taken from the booklet, Souvenir of Detroit & Exposition, depicting locations in Detroit. An isometric view of the laboratory of Frederick Stearns and Company is at the top. At the bottom left is a "view in Grand Circus Park." A woman stands in the path leading to the fountain. Another woman and child sit on the bench to her right. More people are visible in the background behind the fountain. The Palms Building is pictured in the lower left frame. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalk outside of it, while a streetcar pulled by a horse with a rather wide gait, speeds past.
- Date Issued:
- 1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- April 1919 issue of the newsletter of the Detroit Chapter of the American Red Cross. This issues includes stories on an exhibit of children's crafts in the basement of the Detroit Museum of Art, a penpal program between Detroit children and orphans in France and Belgium, a clothing drive undertaken by the chapter, and the canteen program,
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Medical/Dental/Pharmaceutical
- Description:
- World War I poster with the message, "U.S. Marines - First To Fight For Democracy, Enlist At." The poster shows a color drawing of six Marines loading a deck gun on a U.S. Navy warship. The poster was intended to encourage citizens to enlist in the Marine Corps. The artist's name and date, "L.A. Shafer, 1917," is shown near the lower right corner of the drawing.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- One blueprint drawing (Sheet 20 of 20) entitled "Rough Sketch Showing Numerous Details of 'Bi-Autogo' Design Patented 1911." The drawing shows a plan view, details, and design notes for the proposed motorcycle. The drawing is shown at an approximate scale of 1.625 inches = 1 foot. A note beneath the bar scale near the lower left corner reads "Note - This Tracing Made in France - 10/21/11 - J.S.B. [James Scripps Booth]."
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- One copyright registration, "No. 3286 P," dated February 15, 1884, issued by the "Library of Congress, Copyright Office, Washington." The registration form is printed in black text on white paper and includes blank lines that have been completed in handwritten blue ink text. It indicates that a copyright was issued to the Richmond & Backus Company of Detroit for a "Book or Form" which is described in more specific detail in handwritten text. The registration form was signed in the lower right corner by "A. R. [Ainsworth Rand] Spofford, Librarian of Congress." An oval-shaped embossed seal of the Copyright Office is located in the upper left corner of the form.
- Date Issued:
- 1884-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Pocket-sized ledger book from the J.L. Hudson Company recording purchases made for the Spring of 1884. The dates span December through June, and company names and dollar amounts are listed within. Records begin both at the beginning and end of the book, with the bulk of the central pages left blank. The ledger is bound with a black leather cover opening from the bottom. "J.L. Hudson, Detroit, Mich., Spring 1884," is printed on the front in gold.
- Date Issued:
- 1884-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 3-page letter and that was written by Malcolm J. McLeod who was the President of the Trades Council. The upper left corner is printed with the return address of the Detroit Street Railway Employees Association. The front of the envelope is entitled, "Condition of Labor Men of the City of Detroit," and is also signed and dated by Malcolm J. McLeod in the lower right corner. The back flap of the envelope is sealed with an irregularly-shaped blot of red wax.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- One booklet entitled "Specifications, Mr. E. M. Coleman for a Brick Veneered 16 Family Flat Building and 9 Apartment Garage Located on the Southeast Corner of Helen and Canfield Aves., Lots 29, 30, and 31, Detroit, Mich." The architectural specifications (Job 269, Set No. 1) are bound in a booklet that has three brass fasteners at the top. The cover is made of heavy tan paper and includes typewritten text for the title. Printed text beneath the title shows the name, "J. Lawson Miller, Architect." The cover interior and outside back cover have printed advertisements for many contractors, tradesmen, and building materials suppliers. The booklet contains 76 pages of typewritten text that give brief descriptions of all of the materials and construction requirements for the project. An index is shown on the first page.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Miller, J. Lawson
- Description:
- Map entitled "Les Lacs du Canada et Nouvelle Angleterre" by Robert de Vaugondy and is dated 1749. The map is printed in French in black text on slightly yellowed woven paper. It shows the major lakes and rivers of the Great Lakes and New England regions of North America as well as the main towns and forts. The Great Lakes are outlined in light green lines and the New England states are delineated in light yellow and pink lines. The map title and scale are shown in a box in the lower left corner. Lines of latitude and longitude are labeled along the perimeter of the map area.
- Date Issued:
- 1749-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Joiner Plan, Crew's Quarters For'd. [Forward]." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of the layout of the crew's quarters in the forward section of the SS Naomi. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Dry Dock Company" at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot and is dated April 15, 1909. The plan number is shown as "1190."
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Mounted Russell House dinner menu, printed by the Calvert Lithographing Company, dated December 29, 1871. The menu was half-folded but has been mounted flat. On the left panel are an American flag, and an inverted St. Andrew's flag, emerged from the interlocked letters "S.A.L.E." beneath the word "Welcome." The dinner menu is listed on the right panel. The menu is mounted on red cardboard.
- Date Issued:
- 1871-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Sixth card of a six trade card set from the Michigan Stove Company advertising Garland Stoves and Ranges, entitled "Before & After Marriage In Five Acts," drawn by Cassius M. Coolidge and copyrighted by George M. Hayes. On the recto is an image of a man in a black and white checkered shirt with a black top hat resting his head on his left arm with his back facing the viewer and his right arm resting on the back of his hip. In the lower left corner of the recto is an image of a woman in a tan dress chasing someone, of whom only a single leg in mid-run is seen, while brandishing a broom and yelling. The card's title, "Married Five Years," is printed in the bottom right corner of the recto. Printed on the verso is damaged advertising copy stating "With five years passed away, this [...] sees the mistake of a day. A s[...] lesson he has been taught, and has since a Garland bought. Those who have marriage in view, should not fail to likewise do."
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Typewritten letter on Pingree Company stationery from John B. Howarth to Frances A. Pingree, dated December 8, 1903 concerning two matters of Mrs. Pingree's personal fiances--her dealing with the Harrison Granite Company for the construction of her mausoleum, and the insurance on her property. The letter reads: Dec. 8, 1903. Mrs. H. S. Pingree, 1020 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. Dear Mrs. Pingree: I am returning the letter from Harrison Granite Co. with their statement enclosed, together with copy of our reply. You will find enclosed your bank-book and a few blank checks. The insurance on your property is distributed as follows: $30,000 on the house; $3,000 on the barn; $35,000 on contents of house; $2,500 on contents of barn. Total $ 70,500. If you would like these amounts changed please let me know. It strikes me that the insurance is ample. The rate is $4.65 per $1,000 for three years. Sincerely yours, John B. Howarth
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Black and white reproduction of a drawing of Theodore Roosevelt, drawn by Gari Melchers in 1908. The drawing depicts Roosevelt standing, wearing a hat, glasses, a coat with a fur collar, and black knee high boots. Printed text on the lower right corner right reads "Copr. Gari Melchers Copr. Detroit Publishing Co." The print is mounted on beige paper from a former framing. A hand written caption on the verso reads "Reproduced from drawing by Gari Melchers, Detroit artist 1908."
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Government
- Description:
- Invitation card to the First Annual Fireman's Ball held by the Association of Ex-Members Detroit Steam Fire Department at the Light Guard Armory (noted in the invite as formerly being Fireman's Hall), on Friday, February 14, 1896, printed in red on pink. A green illustration of a horse-drawn fire engine serves as the background. It has been embossed with both a notary public seal, and one consisting of a loop of fire hose encircling a ladder, and a crossed hook, ax, and bugles. The ticket price is listed as $1.
- Date Issued:
- 1896-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fire Department
- Description:
- One tax receipt, dated December, 14, 1871, issued by the Wayne County Treasurer's Office in Detroit. It was printed in black text on white paper and indicated that B. Richmond paid $13.47 for state and county taxes on property located at Henry St. W, namely, "Lot 22 & Personal Property." The receipt was signed by "James Collins, D. [Deputy] County Treasurer."
- Date Issued:
- 1871-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Product model, printed in black and gray on cardstock, for a Packard Single-Six Runabout. The model is cut into the shape of a Packard Single-Six Runabout, and shows a left side profile view of the car on the front and information about the car on the back. The model folds open and the inside shows a cutaway profile view of the car's interior at bottom and a profile view of its chassis at top. The product model, called an "Interrupter," was made by Packard for use as a selling device by Packard dealers. An accompanying note detailing the purpose and use of the Interrupters can be found at record 1986.016.001e The descriptive text on the back reads as follows: "Packard - Single-Six Runabout For recreation or for business usage, this model enjoys an ever expanding Packard clientele. Compact, yet roomy-short of body, yet graceful of line. Plenty of luggage space-neatly planned and protected by Yale lock. A lively little pal for the open road. Capacity, two."
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Packard Motor Car Co.
- Description:
- Softcover booklet entitled, "A Trip Through Our Plant," published by the Ockford Printing Company in 1912. At that time, the company had just moved into a new facility at 68-92 Howard St., Detroit, Michigan. The booklet cover is grayish tan with red and black text. Inside pages include black and red text on white paper with black and white photographs of the printing plant interior and exterior. A blank information request postcard is located on the inside back cover of the booklet.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- One tax receipt, dated August 16, 1866, issued by the Receiver's Office in Detroit. It was printed in black text on white paper and indicated that Richmond & Backus Company paid $182.57 for various city taxes on "Personal Property." The receipt, No. 1565, was signed by "T.R. Cumings, Receiver of Taxes."
- Date Issued:
- 1866-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Program handbill advertising a production of "Diplomacy," at the Detroit Opera House, beginning February 1, 1915. Photos of the lead cast members, William Gillette, Blanche Bates, and Marie Doro, appear above a list of the rest of the cast. The same information is reprinted on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Front page of the Saturday, April 15, 1865 evening edition of the Detroit Tribune mounted to a linen backing. The page is dominated by the news of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, and the attempted assassination of Secretary of State William H. Seward, the latter of which it initially falsely reports as succeeding. The paper also includes a message from Detroit mayor Kirkland C. Barker, who requested that businesses be closed, all bells in the city be tolled for the hour between noon and one o'clock, and that the citizens gather for a meeting at City Hall at three o'clock.
- Date Issued:
- 1865-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Communication/Radio/Television
- Description:
- State of New York chauffeur's license issued to Floyd A. Northrop.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Packard Motor Car Co.
- Description:
- Staple-bound booklet containing a list of presentations given at the Target Talk meetings of the Adcraft Club of Detroit, beginning November 11, 1910 and running weekly through April 20, 1911. The booklet contains a brief forward written by Albert Henry Finn, chairman of the club's educational committee, and general manager of the Franklin Press--who printed the booklet -- explaining the aim and success of the series.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Handwritten resolutions from the News Boys Association wishing good health and prosperity for the ill Russell A. Alger, dated December 31, 1906, less than a month before his death: Hall of the News Boys Association Detroit Dec. 31st At the regular weekly meeting of the News Boys' Association the following [?] resolution was unanimously adopted. Whereas- This with [?] agreed[?] that the association is advised[?] of the continued illness of our generous and most adored[?] friend Genl. Russell A. Alger. Therefore- Resolved That one do [?] to [?] & [?] of his [?] our heartfelt sympathy & express the hope that he may soon be [?] with perfect health & that happiness & prosperity may be abundantly showered upon him during the new year - further Resolved That as a further evidence of our esteem two of our members be chosen to present these resolutions at his residence. By order of the [?] James T. Stemling Pres.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Envelope from invitation 1957.304.003a, to a Governor's Levee and Military Soiree held by the Detroit Light Guard on February 12, 1885. "F. Watson," is handwritten on the recto, and the Detroit Light Guard insignia, consisting of the letters "DLG" intertwined above a rifle and the text, "organized 1855," are on the flap.
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Dinner menu from a ball held by the Duke of Nassau on January 12, 1866. The menu is in French. The Nassau coat of arms depicting a gold lion rampant and seven billets on a blue field is printed at the top. "Ball at Duke of Naßau Palais - Mr. Drake Wiesbaden," is handwritten at the bottom.
- Date Issued:
- 1866-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Invitation form letter to a meeting of Mechanics' Fire Company No. 8, signed by its secretary C.F. Mirrs. The note reads: Mechanics' Fire Co. No. 8. There will be a regular meeting of Mechanics' Fire Co. No. 8, at the Engine House, this Evening at 7 o'clock. A punctual attendance is requested C.F. Mirrs, Sec'y. Detroit, June 7, 1849
- Date Issued:
- 1849-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fire Department
- Description:
- Handwritten sheet music booklet containing "Wedding March" by J. H. Hahn, dedicated to Helen Hall Newberry for her wedding to Henry B. Joy on October 12, 1892. The score contains several revisions made in pencil.
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Cord-bound program booklet with envelope from the 20th anniversary service of the Mary W. Palmer Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church programs for both the 1904 and 1884 services are included as well as several photographs.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Religion
- Description:
- Receipt dated October 28, 1868, for professional services given to Mr. Aaron P. Watson from April 1, 1867, to February 7, 1868, by Dr. A. Hitchcock. The receipt form is printed in black text on white paper with professional services details handwritten in dark brown ink.
- Date Issued:
- 1867-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Line Draft of F.&P.M. [Flint & Pere Marquette] Steamers No. 59/60." The drawing consists of black and blue ink on linen and shows the lines for the proposed wooden-hulled, propeller-driven, passenger steamships. The plan was prepared at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot by Frank E. Kirby for the Detroit Dry Dock Company and is dated May, 1882. (Steamer numbers 59 and 60 were the Detroit Dry Dock hull numbers for the passenger steamships that were known as F.&P.M. No. 1 and F.&P.M. No. 2, respectively.)
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- One detached red back-cover likely to be from a map of Detroit published by Silas Farmer and Company.
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- One blueprint drawing entitled, "Fort Wayne - Plans, Elevation, and Section of Offices, Bakery, Guard, Store, and Washing Rooms." The drawing shows front and end elevations views of the building as well as plan views of the three floors. Handwritten text beneath the title shows "drawn by D. R. Bell, Eng'r. Dept., Wash't., 1850." A handwritten note in the lower right corner of the sheet shows "Gift from A.S.C.E. [American Society of Civil Engineers], R. A. Briggs."
- Date Issued:
- 1850-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Invitation note from Governor Hazen S. Pingree to the Michigan Legislature for a complimentary dinner on December 18, 1900 in the Executive Parlor of the Capitol. The note includes Pingree's signature and an orange embossed Michigan seal with a blue ribbon. An additional handwritten note states, "This invitation to the famous Pingree banquet reads that it would be in the 'Executive Parlor, Capital,' Finding that the parlor was not large enough it was held in Representative Hall."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Leather bound souvenir program and corresponding envelope from the banquet celebrating the 100th anniversary of Oliver Hazard Perry's victory in the Battle of Lake Erie held at the Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point, on September 10, 1913. The booklet features an image of Perry in profile on the cover between the an American flag, and a British flag consisting of a red cross and saltire on a white field, above a silhouette of Perry's ship the NIAGARA. The interior contains information on figures connected with the battle including Perry, as well as Robert H. Barclay, Lewis Cass, Isaac Shelby, William Henry Harrison, and Daniel Dobbins; the menu for the event, a program of toasts, and a list of members of the Inter-State Board of the Perry's Victory Centennial Commission. The envelope is brown with the silhouette of the NIAGARA on the front.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Telegram from the Western Union Telegraph Company, Alpena, Michigan, dated 3:00 pm, October 14, 1889, to William R. Soutar. The telegram form is printed in black text on yellowed paper and has a message that is handwritten in ink that reads "Straight load two inch norway [lumber] for hall here to Detroit, no transfers. J. T. Barthwell."
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Invitation to the St. Joseph's Alumni Association Second Annual Dancing Party at Strasburg's Academy on February 7, 1906. The invitation is printed on a quarter folded piece of paper. One half lists the executive committee--Joseph L. Maniere, Benjamin S. Karrer, and Andrew O. Zink. The invitation also notes that the music will be provided by Finzel, and "Cards admitting Gentleman and Lady $1.00, Extra Lady 50¢."
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Book that was presented to Annette "Nettie" Henry Alger upon her marriage to Russell Alger containing advice for newlyweds written by William M. Thayer, and published by John P. Jewett & Company, of Cleveland, Ohio. The book contains four chapters, "The Pastor's Address," "Duties of Conjugal Relation," "Dedication of Home," "Last Words to Bridal Pair, as well as a section of poetry. A handwritten inscription within reads: Dear Nettie, May your life be bright as the sunshine that ushers in your bridal day. Truly your friend, Sarah B.C, Greeley The book also contains a certificate which has been filled out in pencil: This certifies that Russell A. Alger and Nettie A. Henry were united in Marriage by me, according to the Laws of the State og Michigan at Grand Rapids, April 2nd, 1860. Rev. J.S. Whaley[?] The book is bound in a off-white cover with embossed scrollwork on the cover, some in gold.
- Date Issued:
- 1854-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- One empty envelope addressed to "Miss Madge C. Maybury, 91 Baker St., City" in handwritten black ink. It has a return address stamped in purple ink in the upper left corner that shows "Columbian World's Fair Excursion Association, Ltd., 19 & 20 Newberry Bldg., Detroit." The postmark is dated February 5, 1893.
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Fort Wayne, Plans & Sections of a Flank & Adjoining Portion of Curtain & Face, Showing the Intended Masonry of Scarp & Flank Casemates." The drawing consists of black and red ink on linen and shows plan and cross-section views of one of the casemates along the fort walls. The views have been drawn at a scale of 1 inch = 8 feet. Two handwritten notes in the upper area of the sheet show "Engineer Department, July 26, 1862. Sent to Capt. Blunt with letter of this date" and "Superseded by drawing sent from Dept. under date of Jany. 10, 1863."
- Date Issued:
- 1862-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- One blueprint drawing showing a survey for the "River Rouge Improvement Co." The drawing shows a boundary survey for an 8.64-acre land parcel that was part of Private Claims 226 and 496. The parcel abuts a Michigan Central Railroad right-of-way and the River Rouge Short Cut Canal. The drawing was prepared by "Herbert L. Russell, Civil and Consulting Engineer" at a scale of 1 inch = 150 feet and was dated December 4, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Book containing a handwritten eulogy for Russell A. Alger, and an expression of sympathy on behalf of the People's State Bank, the predecessor of which--the State Savings Bank--Alger served on the board. A series of signatures are contained on the last pages. The book is bound in black rough grained leather.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Program from the class day exercises of the Central High School Class of June 1910. Held on June 22 at the Central High School Auditorium.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Education
- Description:
- Sheet music for the Spanish serenade "Carola", composed and published by E. Azalia Hackley, Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Religion
- Description:
- One copy of a lease agreement, dated 6 March 1871, made between Arouet Richmond, Frederick H. A. Backus, Benjamin B. Richmond, parties of the first part and Freund & Kast Co., Adolph Freund, Gustavus Kast, S. T------, parties of the second part. The agreement is printed in black text on a sheet of white paper. Blank lines have been completed in handwritten black text. The text indicated that the parties of the first part were leasing rooms in a building located at 183 Jefferson Avenue, to the parties of the second part for two years for a total amount of $400.00. All parties have signed their names at the end of the lease agreement in the presence of two witnesses, "N. North Nay" and "Ignatz Freund."
- Date Issued:
- 1871-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- 2-page letter written by Dr. Samuel S. Stephenson, M.D. It was typewritten in blue text onto slightly yellowed, thin linen paper. The letter is dated Dec. 31st, 1900, and the last page is signed in black ink, "Samuel Shakespeare Stephenson, M.D. " The body of the letter briefly discusses the medical practice of "Biopathy."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Cross Section of Steam Ferry No. 53 for Mackinaw and Point St. Ignace." The drawing was prepared by the Detroit Dry Dock Company at a scale of 3/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated May 28, 1881. It consists of black ink on linen with light brown shading and has a red borderline. The drawing shows a half cross section view of the proposed wooden-hulled railroad ferry.
- Date Issued:
- 1881-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- One blueprint drawing entitled "U. S. Lake Survey, Detail of Intermediate Sweep Float." The drawing shows the design of a float (buoy) that was used as part of a sweep for obtaining water depth information. The sweep consisted of a line of 15 floats with flags, spaced at 100-foot intervals, that supported an underwater wire at a set depth. The line of buoys would then be dragged across an area of water by launches at each end of the buoy line. If the wire encountered any submerged obstructions, it would cause one or more float (buoy) flags to tip and thereby give an approximate location of an obstruction that could be investigated further. Such obstructions could then be plotted on the navigational charts that were produced by the Lake Survey Office. The plan is dated January, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- One folio series entitled, "Detroit Illustrated," that was published in 14 parts by H. R. Page & Company of Chicago. This folio, Part Eight, has a gray/green paper cover that is printed in brown text. There are eight interior pages which include printed text and sepia-toned photographic images that are entitled as follows: The Thompson Home Y.M.C.A. Building Michigan Avenue from Dime Savings Bank Residence of Hugh McMillan Church of Our Father Whitney Opera House Block Canfield Avenue from Second Street Residence of C. H. Smith Property of Thomas R. Dudley Residence of J. W. Frisbee
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Sheet music booklet for the "Pontchartrain March", by E.R. Schremser, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. The cover features the coat of arms of Louis Phélypeaux, comte de Pontchartrain. "Vieme Lutes," is handwritten on the upper right corner of the cover. A black and white photo of the "new" Hotel Pontchartrain hotel is on the inside cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music