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- Description:
- This 1-page letter was handwritten in black ink on slightly yellowed paper by the Commissioners of the Metropolitan Police Commission. The letterhead of the Commission is printed in black ink across the top of the page which also has the watermark, "Calvert Bond." The text of the letter has been transcribed as follows: "Dec. 31st 1900 To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council of the City of Detroit for the year 2001 Greeting, While the Mayor of the City of Detroit, William C. Maybury, Police Commissioners of Detroit, George W. Fowle, Ralph Phelps, Jr., Marvin M. Stanton, Homer Warren, and J. Edward Dupont, Secretary, together with Captain D. B. Hogsdon (one of the heroes of the battle of Manila, who was in command of the ship, 'McCulloch,' at Manila) were at lunch in what is known as the 'Russell House Cafe' situated at the southeast corner of Woodward Avenue and Cadillac Square, at 2 o'clock P.M. December 31st 1900, they prophesied as follows: That the business center of Detroit will be at what is now known as 'The Grand Circus Park.' Mayor Maybury and Commissioner Stanton prophesied that Detroit will have a population of 1,500,000 and Commissioners Phelps and Fowle prophesied that the population will be 2,500,000 and all agreed that Canada would be annexed and become a part of the United States and that Detroit would be known as 'Greater Detroit.' The Mayor William C. Maybury proposed the toast: "The health and prosperity of the Mayor and the Citizens of Detroit of the 21st Century.' the toast was pledged with 'High Balls' which consisted of a fluid composed of what is known as whisky and a fluid known as water, the latter but little used except for bathing purposes and navigation; a little ice being added to make the High ball a trifle more palatable. Very courteously and respectfully yours, W. C. Maybury Geo. W. Fowle Ralph Phelps, Jr. Marvin M. Stanton J. Edward Dupont D. B. Hodgsdon"
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- This writing paper was from the personal stationery of Florence Smith Stoddard who was a member of the Board of Managers of the Young Women's Christian Association. The paper has a watermark that shows a crown emblem and the words, "Royal Court Bond." It is slightly yellowed and the sender's initials, "FSS," are printed in a decorative blue monogram design at the top of the folded paper. The 3-page letter was handwritten in black ink and the text has been transcribed as follows: "30 East High Street Honorable William C. Maybury Dear Sir I take the liberty of unclosing you the Year Book of the Young Women's Christian Association, with the request that it be filed with other papers in the City Hall at the close of the present century. The work needs no introduction to you, but I will simply add this bit of information, that the growth of this organization has been phenomenal, it is nearly self supporting - and we have every reason to believe that in a short time a new building will be erected that will grace our city for many years to come. The work is a noble one indeed, that of elevating young women, preparing them for about any line of work and is a Christian organization. The International Association of which we are a branch has representation in nearly every country in the world. There is also an Association in nearly every Woman's College in the United States. Thanking you in advance for your courtesy I am cordially yours Florence [Florine?] Smith Stoddard (Mrs. Edward N. Stoddard) December thirtieth nineteen hundred"
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- This yellowed, accordion-style heavy paper envelope was sent given to William C. Maybury, Mayor of Detroit, by John M. Donaldson. The envelope has a one-quarter inch wide red cloth tie that has been sealed with red wax on the back. The wax is impressed with the letter, "D." The front of the envelope has a title that is handwritten in black ink, "Rise of Architecture in Detroit, From John M. Donaldson" and is addressed to "Hon. Wm. C. Maybury, Mayor, Detroit, Michigan, Dec. 31/ 1900."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- 1-page letter written by William E. Quinby, President of the Detroit Free Press. It is a blue carbon copy which was typewritten onto thin linen paper and has the watermark, "S & B Paragon Linen, Made In U.S.A." The writer has signed in black ink, "William E. Quinby."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 12-page letter that was written by Mrs. Jacob F. Teichner (maiden name: Fannie Freedman). The front of the envelope has a handwritten title, "Hebrew Homes and Charities in Detroit" and is signed "Mrs. Jacob F. Teichner." The back flap of the envelope is sealed with red wax that has been impressed with a square design that contains the intitials, "FCT."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- This 6-page letter was typewritten in blue ink on slightly yellowed paper by John M. Donaldson of Donaldson & Meier Architects. The paper has a watermark that shows the image of ancient oil lamp and the words, "Rialto Mills." The letter is dated Dec. 31st, 1900, on the first page and is signed, "John M. Donaldson of Donaldson & Meier Architects, Detroit, Michigan," in black ink on the last page.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- This yellowed paper envelope contained a 9-page letter that was written by Wales C. Martindale. The front of the envelope is addressed in handwriting to "Hon. W. C. Maybury, Office of the Mayor, Detroit, Michigan." The return address of the sender is handwritten along the left edge of the envelope.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- This pale yellow paper envelope contained a 3-page letter that was written by Frederick F. Ingram, who was the President of the Public Lighting Commission. The upper left corner of the envelope shows the return address of "Frederick F. Ingram & Co., Perfumers and Manufacturing Pharmacists." The right side of the envelope shows the typewritten title, "Public Lighting of Detroit - Past, Present, and Prophesy for the Future, by Frederick F. Ingram, President, Public Lighting Commission, Dec. 31, 1900." The envelope is addressed to "His Honor the Mayor of Detroit, for the year 2001."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- The booklet has a decorative cover design that shows a woman who is wearing a flowing gown and is holding a torch. Two black and white pictures of a park scene and a boulevard scene are shown on each side of her. The booklet is unbound and consists of about 50 un-numbered pages of black and white pictures that feature views of Belle Isle as well as various city parks and boulevards. One of the pictures is a fold-out panoramic view of Central Avenue on Belle Isle. A list of commissioners' names is shown at the front of the booklet.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 14-page letter that was written by Mrs. Sara M. Philleo Skinner. The front of the envelope has a handwritten title, "Subject: Woman's Suffrage - Retrospect and Prophecy" and is signed "Mrs. Sara M. Philleo Skinner, 150 Bagg St., Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
