Detroit Historical Society
12642 items
- Description:
- 1895 catalog from the United States Heater Company bound in a light brown leather cover. The cover reads "United States Heater Company; 1895; Thos F. Norris." Contained within it are prices, images, measurements and advertising information for the United States Heater Company's Capitol, Hecla and Mascot model hot water and steam heaters, radiators and accessories. Included in the front matter of the catalog is a telegraphic code list for the company.
- Date Issued:
- 1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Bill of sale from the Seidel Printing Company to the Michigan Cigar Company in the amount of $27.00, and dated April 2, 1912. The bill is slightly yellowed and is printed in orange and black text. It is marked, "Paid."
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view along Central Avenue on Belle Isle. The street is crowded with pedestrians and in the foreground is a round flowerbed. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 30, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "It's Tulip Time in Holland (Two Lips Are Calling Me)", words by Dave Radford, music by Richard A. Whiting, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Handwritten letter from J.R. Thompson of Sunderland, England to David Birrell concerning the Queen's address at the opening of parliament, and her remarks regarding American Civil War and U.S.-British relations, as well as a question concerning the pricing of pharmaceuticals, dated February 6, 1861: 261 High St. Sunderland My dear Birrell, I received your letter of the 27th of Dec. some days ago, which was forwarded to me from Thirsk, where I no longer reside, having left home, and entered upon business on my own, etc. I also received yours of Oct. 15/ 59 [Oct. 15th, 1859?]. The port of Sunderland is one of the most important on the North Eastern coast of England. It is between 50 and 60 miles north of Thirsk. Yesterday Her Majesty the Queen opened Parliament in person and, as is usual on such occasions, she delivered a speech from the Throne to the members of both houses. In it she alluded to the rupture which has arisen among the states of the North American Union and in reference to which she said "It is impossible for me not to look with great concern upon any events which can effect the happiness and welfare of a people nearly allied to my subjects by descent- and closely connected with them by most intimate and friendly relations." "My heartfelt wish is that these differences may be susceptible of a satisfactory adjustment." Her Majesty also alluded to the "Kind and cordial" reception given to the Prince of Wales during his visit to America, and expresses her "warn appreciation of the loyalty and attachment to her person and Throne manifested by her Canadian and other North American subjects on the occasion of the residence of the Prince of Wales among them." The different states of Europe appear to be in a very unsettled state- as regards their political relationship with other. I believe war is looked upon as possible at any moment. Denmark and Germany don't appear to be on very friendly terms. Italian affairs are not settled, & Hungary looks for concessions from Austria. In your recent letter I should be glad if you would tell me on what principle you make your charges for drugs and medicines in America. Do the prices charged usually bear any definite proportions to the cost price? How do you charge to the public Oleum Jecoris Asilli of [...]? With Kind regards Believe me Yours truly Jno. R. Thompson Feb. 6th 1861
- Date Issued:
- 1861-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- One copyright registration, "No. 80 I," dated January 3, 1878, 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 black 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:
- 1878-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people on and around the Cedar Mound on Belle Isle, with a bed of flowers arranged like a cross and spelling "VFW". Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 30, 1923.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Map titled "Diagram of the State of Michigan," showing the districts embraced in Contracts for Subdivisions North of Grand and Saganaw Rivers in 1849. The title block is featured on the lower left corner of the map, and also states that "The Townships marked R.S. have been Re-surveyed. The districts bounded by shaded lines, with names of Deputies within them show the Sub-divisions now under Contract." Handwritten text below that reads "Surveyor General's Office, Detroit, Nov. 5, 1849. Lucius Lyon, Surveyor General." Printed text on the bottom left edge of the map reads "P.S. Duval's Steam lith. Press Philad."
- Date Issued:
- 1849-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- J.L. Hudson Company trade card with a color image of two birds--one with a blue body and brown feathers on its wings, and the other with a green body and a red and blue head--perched on a branch, credited to "Bufford," on the recto. Text on the verso gives the store's address as 141, 143, and 145 Woodward Avenue, and promotes the store's selection, and prices, and encourages out-of-towners visiting Detroit to come to the store.
- Date Issued:
- 1890-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- 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
