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- 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
- Description:
- This white paper envelope contained a 2-page letter that was written by Frank I. Cobb, leading editorial writer of the Detroit Free Press. The front of the envelope has a handwritten address that shows "The Newspapers of Detroit, Frank I. Cobb." The flap on the back side of the envelope is sealed with black wax that has been impressed with a smudged, circular design.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 2-page letter that was written by Frederick K. Stearns who was the President of Frederick Stearns & Co. The front of the envelope has a typewritten title, "The Growth of Manufacturing Pharmacy in Detroit During the Nineteenth Century, By Frederick Kimball Stearns." The return address of Frederick Stearns & Co. is printed in the upper left corner of the envelope.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One booklet with a maroon leather cover that is stamped in gold-colored text which shows "Appropriations, City of Detroit. Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1901." The booklet is 71 pages in length and is printed in black text on faintly yellowed paper. It was prepared by the Office of the Controller and includes the names of the various city departments and funds as well as their corresponding budgets. Millage tax rates are shown for each ward. There is an index on page 3.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- 6-page letter written by Michael W. O'Brien, President of Peoples Savings Bank. It is a blue carbon copy which was typewritten onto slightly yellowed, thin linen paper. The last page is signed in black ink, "M. W. O'Brien, " and is dated December 31, 1900. Most of the pages have several handwritten corrections that have been made in black ink. The body of the letter generally discusses past and present banking practices and laws in Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This white paper envelope contained a 3-page letter that was written by Armond H. Griffith who was the director of the Detroit Museum of Art. The upper left corner of the envelope is printed in black text that shows "Detroit Museum of Art" and there is a handwritten title on the left side that shows "What Detroit has Accomplished in Art." The lower right corner of the envelope is signed, "A. H. Griffith, Dec. 31 - 1900."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This yellowed paper envelope contained a 3-page letter that was written by Myrtle P. Hurlbut. The front of the envelope has a title that is handwritten in black ink, "From the Commissioners of Parks and Boulevards." The return address of the Commissioners office is shown in the upper left corner of the envelope in embossed green text. The back flap is sealed with a gold-colored foil seal.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Calling card of Mrs. Gilbert B. Seymour of 191 Park St. The card was printed in faint black ink on heavy white paper. The front of the card has a handwritten note that shows "The only man living at this time who witnessed the burial of Napoleon on the Island of St. Helena." The verso shows the handwritten note, "The oldest man in Detroit - His signature without glasses - Francis Martin, Capt. R. M. [Revenue Marine]. Written by Capt. Martin on June 4, 1900, his 100th birthday anniversary."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- 4-page letter handwritten in black ink on slightly yellowed paper by the Commissioners of the Metropolitan Police Commission. The paper has the watermark, "Springdale." The letter is a summary of the police department personnel and equipment for the current fiscal year. The text of the letter has been transcribed as follows: "Detroit Mich. Dec. 31 - 1900 --Board of Police Commissioners-- July 1 - 1900 to June 30 - 1901 George W. Fowle Marvin M. Stanton Ralph Phelps Jr. Homer Warren George W. Fowle President J. Edward Dupont Secretary J. Henry Cleveland Asst. Secretary George F. Robinson Attorney Dayton Parker M.D. Surgeon --Officers-- John Martin Superintendent --Captains-- C. C. Starkweather Wm. Thompson Jesse Mack Wm. Nolan A. H. Bachmann J. T. Spillane E. F. Culver James McDonnell Alphonso Baker L. Guyman George Heigho Appropriation for maintenance of Police Department for fiscal year ending June 30 - 1901 --$574850.00-- --Composition of Force-- Superintendent…………………………………….………1 Captains…………………………………………....……..11 Lieutenants……………………………………….……….27 Sergeants…………………………………………….……32 Detective……………………………………………...……1 Patrolmen………...……………………………………...419 Doormen……………………………………………………23 Total 514 From the above special details are made as enumerated below - Captains…………………………………………………….4 Lieutenants…………………………………………………8 Sergeants………………..………………………………...3 Detective…………………………………………………...1 Patrolmen………………………………………………..114 Doorman……………………………………………………1 Total 131 --Distribution of the Force-- Detective Bureau…………………….…………………..20 Central Division……………...………..………………...44 Central or First Precinct………….……………………122 Second Precinct…………………………………………63 Third Precinct……….……………………………………71 Fourth Precinct………………..………………………...57 Fifth Precinct……………………………………………..68 Sixth Precinct…………..………………………………..33 Seventh Precinct……… ……………………………….35 Total (Superintendent not included) 513 In addition to the Force proper, herein before enumerated there are employed by the month or year as follows. Clerks in Secretarys Office………………………....…….2 Chief Clerk and Stenographer Superintendents Office...1 Clerk in Detective Bureau…………..……………………..1 Janitor Headquarters Offices.………………....………....1 Superintendent of Signal Service Telephone lines…..…1 Inspectors-Truchman-Operators-Timekeepers…………16 Police Matrons…………...………………………………...7 Telephone boy in Harbormaster's Office………….……..1 Hostlers……………………………………………………..7 Janitor at Hamlin Station…………….…………………...1 Telephone Operators Superintendent's Office…………..3 Total 41 --Sites and Buildings valued at $268051.99 1 Headquaters Building 1 Headquarters Barn and Signal Office 1 Harbor Master's Building 11 Station Houses --Horse and Vehicle-- 63 Horses 8 Patrol Wagons 3 Road " 1 Bus 2 Trucks 2 Buggies 1 Three Seated Carriage 6 Wagons 2 Sleighs 25 Saddles with the necessary equipments for mounted Service --Signal Service Department-- Number of Street boxes in service……………...........………229 Number of Private Signal boxes in service………..................25 Number of Telephone owned and in use by the department…52 Number of Miles of wire on Belle Isle………….…………………8 Number of Miles of wire over head in City……….……………230 Number of Miles of Covered Cable under ground…..………....11 Number of Miles of Single wire under ground…………...……..35
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 3-page letter written by Florence Smith Stoddard, a member of the Board of Managers of the Young Women's Christian Association. The front of the envelope has typewritten text that shows "Florence Smith Stoddard, Member of the Board of Managers, Young Women's Christian Association, Letter and prospectus of the purposes of the association." The back flap of the envelope is sealed with an irregularly-shaped blot of dark green wax.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
