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151. Monochromatic postcard depicting the tower in Water Works Park, with a dirt road in the foreground

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Monochromatic postcard depicting the tower in Water Works Park, with a dirt road in the foreground. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Apr 7, 1906.
Date Issued:
1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

152. Letter addressed to James B

Description:
Letter addressed to James B. Witherell from the acting Secretary of War on September 25, 1860, informing him that the President of the United States has promoted him to the rank of First Lieutenant in the Second Regiment of Cavalry of Fort Inge, Texas, vice for Joseph H. McArthur. This service is written to take effect on June 28, 1860. The final printed line states: Acknowledge the receipt of this letter to the Adjutant General. There is a United States seal in the top left corner.
Date Issued:
1860-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Biographical

153. Program for performance of "Secret Service" at the Lyceum Theatre beginning March 24, 1901; program contains cast of characters, scene synopses, and musical program as well as several brief articles and advertisements; front cover is black and white and features two illustrations of jesters flanking the center "Lyceum Theatre" section; on either side of this are advertisements for "Herman D

Description:
Program for performance of "Secret Service" at the Lyceum Theatre beginning March 24, 1901; program contains cast of characters, scene synopses, and musical program as well as several brief articles and advertisements; front cover is black and white and features two illustrations of jesters flanking the center "Lyceum Theatre" section; on either side of this are advertisements for "Herman D. Heidt, Haberdasher" and Goebel's Beer; back cover features an advertisement for Queen Anne Soap
Date Issued:
1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Theatre/Theater

154. If You Talk in Your Sleep Don't Mention My Name

Description:
Sheet music for the song "If You Talk in Your Sleep Don't Mention My Name", words by A. Seymour Brown, music by Nat D. Ayer, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. Cover illustration by Gene Buck.
Date Issued:
1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Music

155. Program sheet for a vaudeville show starring the female impersonator Julian Eltinge at the New Detroit Opera House beginning March 24, 1919; one-sided; features scenes to be performed with cast lists underneath and executive staff list at the bottom

Description:
Program sheet for a vaudeville show starring the female impersonator Julian Eltinge at the New Detroit Opera House beginning March 24, 1919; one-sided; features scenes to be performed with cast lists underneath and executive staff list at the bottom.
Date Issued:
1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Theatre/Theater

156. Christmas, 1910 Frederick K. Stearns

Description:
Company Christmas card from Frederick Stearns, 1910. The card is printed in black text on tan paper and has an oval-shaped black and white picture of Frederick Stearns.
Date Issued:
1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Business/Stores/Retail

157. Hudson Motor Co., Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting the Hudson Motor Co. with a "Hudson" flag flying atop it. Printed on verso: Hudson Motor Co., Detroit, Mich. Hudson Motor Co., one of the largest Automobile factories in the world. Postmarked 1914.
Date Issued:
1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

158. FLYING SQUADRON IN ACTION, DETROIT, MICH.

Description:
Color postcard depicting a 1908 Packard Detroit Fire Department flying squadron car being driven out of the fire station of Engine Company No. 2 on East Hastings Street between Larned Street and Congress Street with ten firefighters on board. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 11, 1912.
Date Issued:
1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

159. Print containing six engravings, taken from the booklet, Souvenir of Detroit & Exposition, depicting locations in Detroit, spread across two leafs

Description:
Print containing six engravings, taken from the booklet, Souvenir of Detroit & Exposition, depicting locations in Detroit, spread across two leafs. A large image of City Hall is in the center, as viewed from Campus Martius, facing southwest. The McGraw Building behind it is partially visible. Michigan Central Station, identified here as the "M.C.R.R. Union Depot, on the southwest corner of Third Street and West Woodbridge Street is at the upper left in a rectangular frame. Below it, is the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Campus Martius, and the side of the Russell House in the background, framed in a circle. At the upper right, is another rectangular panel, this one depicting the pumping station and tower in Water Works Park. A circle bearing the image of a five story building with a dome-shaped tower, labeled "Y.M.C.A. Building Detroit." "Copyrighted 1887 by Ward Bros. Columbus O." printed in lower right corner.
Date Issued:
1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Detroit Views

160. Thy Will Be Done

Description:
Print of a political cartoon, "'Thy Will Be Done'," by Thomas May. The cartoon shows Uncle Sam standing with bowed head and a woman, possibly "Liberty," kneeling before an American flag draped casket, likely in response to the assassination of President William McKinley. The print is signed "To my friend Miss Ida Steffin with kindest regards. Tom May. Feb. 17th 1902" on the bottom left.
Date Issued:
1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Political History