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- 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:
- Program for performance of "The Union Spy" or "The Battle of Shiloh" at the Detroit Opera House from April 15-17, 1872; performed as a benefit to the Detroit Light Guard; first page contains basic production information as well as admission prices; subsequent pages contain act summaries and cast list as well as a variety of advertisements
- Date Issued:
- 1872-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Half folded invitation and envelope from the Detroit Light Guard to a Governor's Levee and Military Soirée, held February 12, 1885 at the Princess Rink in honor of Governor Russell A. Alger. The front features a blue lithograph of a uniformed soldier standing beside the text, printed as though on a large seal, and an image of soldiers drilling at camp above. The interior lists the honorary guests, the honorary committee, the reception committee, the floor committee, and the general committee of management. The envelope has "Gov. R.A. Alger," handwritten on the front, and the seat of the Detroit Light Guard on the flap.
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Framed invitation from the Detroit Light Guard to a Governor's Levee and Military Soirée, held February 12, 1885 at the Princess Rink in honor of Governor Russell A. Alger. It features a lithograph of a uniformed soldier standing beside the text, printed as though on a large seal, and an image of soldiers drilling at camp above. The invitation is framed in white matte board.
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Invitation for a Governor's Levée and Military Soirée held by the Detroit Light Guard on March 13, 1883, and featuring governor Josiah W. Begile and his staff as its honorary guests. The cover features a blue engraving with the letters, D, L, and G against a background of leaves, rifles, and a sabre at the upper left. Within are the names of the honored guests, the reception committee, the honorary committee, the floor committee, the general committee of management and invitation, and the invitation committee.
- Date Issued:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Receipt book receipt dated June 19, 1900 for membership dues for Detroit Light Guard made out to Arthur S. Hampton.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- One poster entitled "DLG Roll of Association of Veterans Corps." The poster is printed in black text on darkened paper and was printed for the 25th Anniversary celebration of the organization of the Detroit Light Guard which took place on November 16, 1880. The poster includes the handwritten signatures of approximately 100 veterans of the Detroit Light Guard (DLG) who were present at the celebration. Most of the signatures are legible and three of them are: Frank C. Trowbridge, Fred E. Farnsworth, and Henry A. Newland.
- Date Issued:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Detroit Light Guard membership card issued to Arthur S. Hampton, with a field recording that his dues were paid from January through May, 1900.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Two identical cards accompanying the invitation 1957.304.003a, to a Governor's Levee and Military Soiree held by the Detroit Light Guard on February 12, 1885. The cards are printed with the text: Cards of admission five dollars, admitting gentleman and lady, can be produced of the general committee, and lady, can be procured of the general committee and at the stores of M. L. Smith & Co., and L.L Farnsworth on presentation of this invitation.
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Invitation for a Governor's Levée and Military Soirée held by the Detroit Light Guard on March 13, 1883, and featuring governor Josiah W. Begile and his staff as its honorary guests. The cover features a blue engraving with the letters, D, L, and G against a background of leaves, rifles, and a sabre at the upper left. Within are the names of the honored guests, the reception committee, the honorary committee, the floor committee, the general committee of management and invitation, and the invitation committee.
- Date Issued:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
