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- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 4-page letter that was written by D. B. Willemin. The front of the envelope has a handwritten title, "Foundation of Detroit by the French," and is signed "The committee of the Franco-American Club - its Correspondence Secretary, D. B. Willemin." 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
- Description:
- This 3-page letter was handwritten in black ink on slightly yellowed paper by Charles L. Freer. The sender's address, "33 Ferry Avenue," is printed at the top in black text. The paper also has a watermark that shows "Scribner's Linen." The handwritten text is transcribed as follows: "December 31st, 1900 Congratulations to the citizens of Detroit on the Centennial Anniversary of this day! In looking forward to that day I see Detroit ablaze with the radiance of more perfect and higher life; brilliant with the light of shining ideas and noble actions - gracious in simpler and truer relations between men - useful in broader and countless ways. The "Possibilities of Detroit as a Manufacturing Center" are immeasurable! Her excellent climate, her blue skies, her clear running waters will not change! Her educational, mechanical and business methods will change - for the better! And in her onward march will follow a long train of scientific and mechanical practices, having chiefly in aim, the economic utilization of natures forces and materials, and improvement of the means of transportation by rail by water, underground and in the air. In the invention, development, adoption and possible manufacture (in part) of each of these powerful agents Detroit will occupy high rank. Her geographical position will enable her to compete most successfully in the markets of the whole world, not only in the varied lines of present manufacturing but also in many others, as yet, unknown. The growth and expansion of Detroit's beautiful streets and parks, more general use of her charming river and lakes, keener appreciation of her exceptional educational and religious advantages will attract to her gates exceptional artisans and laborers - Nothing will bar them out! The intelligence, loyalty and skill of her workmen, which today, is unsurpassed, will continue and broaden superiority of workmanship and quality of materials used will long distinguish articles of Detroit manufacture. Men of vigor and resources, honest and fearless, will direct her splendid manufacturing establishments, and their wisdom in respecting both manual and mental labor, and in sharing fairly with each, will open the perfect way to the great advantages of fittest employment for each worker - factory conditions possibly only in cultivated and beautiful communities. Surrounded as Detroit is with vast quantities of natural wealth, blessed with armies of energetic and courageous workers, governed by a free people, here, surely, the battle of progress will be constant and the possession of health, wealth and happiness will be the probable reward of all those fortunate ones who may cast their lot with the manufacturing industries of our fair city during the coming century. Charles L. Freer"
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This stained and slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 1-page letter that was written by Clarence A. Cotton who was the Mayor's secretary. The upper left corner of the envelope shows the return address, "Executive Office, Detroit, Mich., William C. Maybury, Mayor." The center area of the envelope shows the handwritten title, "Denominational Churches in Detroit, Clarence A. Cotton, Mayor's Secretary."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned head and shoulders photo of Orrin R. Baldwin. He is wearing a white shirt with high collar, vest with pocket watch, dark suit, and pince-nez eyeglasses. Handwritten text on the verso shows "Orrin R. Baldwin, born at Springboro, Crawford Co., Penn., January 14th 1848" and "Detroit, Michigan, December 31st 1900." He was the president of the American Harrow Company, president of the Merchants and Manufacturers Exchange, and president of the Masonic Temple Association of Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This black and white halftone picture was cut from a page and shows a head and shoulder image of Wales C. Martindale who was the Superintendent of Schools (1900-1901) for the Detroit Board of Education. His name is printed in black text beneath the picture.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This cyan halftone picture was cut from a page and shows a view of the front of the old Detroit Opera House from Campus Martius. The cutout also shows printed text adjacent to the picture and on the verso that gives some historical information about the Opera House which burned in 1897.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 9-page letter that was written by Carlos E. Warner. The front of the envelope has a handwritten title, "The Chamber of Commerce," on the left side and is signed "Carlos E. Warner."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One booklet with a black leather cover that is stamped in gold-colored text which shows "Manual of the Board of Education and Directory of the Detroit Public Schools, 1900." The name of the owner, "W. C. Martindale," is stamped in the lower right corner of the cover. The booklet is 121 pages in length and is printed in black text on faintly yellowed paper. It includes the names of the officers of the Detroit Board of Education, office hours, committee names and members, financial information, school dimensions and names, names of principals and teachers, rules and regulations, and a school calendar. There is also a separate alphabetical listing of teachers' names as well as an index.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 10-page letter that was written by Francis L. York who was the organist for Christ Church. The front of the envelope has a handwritten title, "History and Prophecy of Music in Detroit" and is signed "Francis L. York." His return address is printed in black text in the upper left corner. The back flap of the envelope is sealed with two irregularly-shaped drops of dark green wax.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
