Detroit Historical Society
12642 items
- Description:
- Program for performance of "The Legend of Leonora" and "The Ladies' Shakespeare" at Detroit Opera House November 2, 1914; front cover features a color illustration of the Opera House Facade with a number of people standing out front and two automobiles parked in the street; "B.C. Whitney, Proprietor"; "H.F. Parent, Manager"; in white letters near top "Detroit Opera House"
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Map titled "North America Sheet V The North West and Michigan Territories," published by Baldwin & Cradock under the superintendence of Society of Diffusion of Useful Knowledge April 1st, 1833. Printed by Russell, Penge. The left half of the map shows the North West Territory, outlined in blue, while the right half of the map shows the Michigan Territory, outlined in yellow, with the Michigan Territory subdivided by counties, which are also outlined in yellow. Also featured are the northernmost portions of Illinois, outlined in purple, and Indiana, outlined in green. The perimeter of the map indicates lines of latitude and longitude. The scale used for distance is located on the right side of the sheet, outside of the map's border.
- Date Issued:
- 1833-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Color postcard accented with glitter depicting the ice fountain on the median of Washington Boulevard, facing north. Four people stand at its base.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Postcard. Color postcard entitled "Elks Temple, Detroit, Mich." Illustration of the Elks Temple and adjacent buildings on Monroe Street. Visible are business signs reading "L. Friedman, Optician", and "Rall's". Several pedestrians are on the sidewalk. The number "1294" is printed on the card. There is a handwritten note on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- 25th Annual Report of the Board of Education of the City of Detroit for the Year Ending December 31, 1897. Detroit: Free Press Book and Job Printing House.
- Date Issued:
- 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Education
- Description:
- This 3-page letter was typewritten in blue text on slightly yellowed paper by Frederick F. Ingram who was the President of the Public Lighting Commission. Each page shows the letterhead of the Public Lighting Commission of the City of Detroit and is dated "December 31, 1900." The paper has a crown and shield watermark with the words, "Pure Linen Stock." The body of the letter gives some history of electric lighting in the city, the creation of the lighting commission, and costs. The last page is entitled, "A Prophesy," where the president predicts that garbage and refuse will one day provide the fuel source for the lighting plant and that there will also be a free bath/wash house as part of the plant. All three pages have several typewritten corrections and the last page is signed in black ink by the president, "F. F. Ingram."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the stone drinking fountains in Water Works Park, with water in the foreground. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Aug 15, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Program booklet for performances of "The Storm" at the New Detroit Opear House commencing March 20, 1921; front cover is primarily green and yellow; features collor illustration of Classically dressed people gathering around a fountain labled "the Fountain of Youth" framed by architectural images; below: "New Detroit Opera House;" information about the performance, and advertisements are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Color 16mm film reel containing "Where Else But Detroit." a promotional film, intended to draw conventions to the city, produced for the Metropolitan Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau by D'Arrcy-MacManus and Masius, Incorporated. The film primarily features a narrator speaking over shots of the city, but occasion also features individuals speaking briefly about their experiences with conventions in the city. Following an introductory montage showing highlights of the city, the film first focuses on the Renaissance Center. The complex's atrium, swimming pool, Cartier jewelry story, a display of glassware, a clothing store, and the Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse are all shown. The next section is centered on Cobo Hall and Joe Louis Arena. The Detroit International Auto Show, and workers setting up for an SAE convention are featured. The voice-over emphasizes the smooth relationship between labor and management here. Regarding Joe Louis Arena, the narrator states that it is "ultra-modern," and cites its use by the Detroit Red Wings, and for the 1980 Republican National Convention. In the film's third section, the narrator explains that there is a plentiful amount of hotel space in the area over shots of the Pontchartrain, the Hyatt Regency Dearborn, the Southfield Holiday Inn, the Dearborn Inn, a Ramada Inn, the Renaissance Center, the Hotel St. Regis, a Hilton, the Richelieu Inn in Windsor, a Sheraton, a Stouffer's, the Book-Cadillac, and Somerset Inn. The film then notes the convenience of metro Detroit's freeway system, and a member of the Prince Hall Affiliated Shriners appears on camera to state that his organization has come to the city seven times. Several shots and a brief explanation are then dedicated to the Ethnic Festivals in Hart Plaza. The next segment of the film concerns Ford Auditorium, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. As the Orchestra performs the 1812 Overture, footage of the musicians is intercut with that of cars being built along an automotive assembly line. Several shots of and taken from a trolley of the Detroit Citizen's Railway follow this sequence. After a brief transition shot of the Dearborn Hyatt Regency with its the monorail track in place, the film then moves to Greenfield Village for the next short segment. Afterward the narrator notes Detroit's central location for airline flights. Entertainment and nightlife is the focus of the next section; Greektown, a disco, the Fisher Theatre, the Music Hall, Yesterday's, and Meadowbrook are all shown in quick shots. Then, a man appears on camera on the Rainbow Escalator of the Detroit Science Center to note that SME has already booked an event in Detroit in the year 2001. The Cultural Center then becomes the next area of the city spotlighted. This segment includes footage of a concert in the Detroit Institute of Arts' Kresge Court, the Paint Creek Folklore Society performing on the Streets of Old Detroit in the Detroit Historical Museum, and a night time event happening on Woodward Avenue between the Detroit Institute of Arts and the main branch of the Detroit Public Library. There is also a quick aerial shot of the neighborhood, and a shot of the exterior of the Children's Museum, and several shots of exhibits inside of the Detroit Science Center. The narrator also notes that Cranbrook is a short drive away. Hart Plaza, and the Detroit Zoo are receive brief spotlights. The next major theme the film tackles is sports. The Detroit Tigers, the Red Wings, are shown and as an excerpt of the promotional song "Detroit Is A Good Sports Town" plays, the narrator notes that the 1982 Super Bowl is to be held at the Pontiac Silverdome. The film then transitions to the topic of Belle Isle. This section includes a fly-over from the western tip of the island, a band performing at the Jerome H. Remick Music Shell, and quick shots of the interior of the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, and a family playing ball. The action then moves to Eastern Market. A vendor briefly speaks to the camera over various shots of the market. Dining then becomes the film's focus. In a montage peppered with shots of a belly dancing act (presumably at the Bouzouki Lounge, the exterior of which appears in the film's intro), Schweizer's, the London Chop House, the Roma Cafe, Kyoto, Doug's Body Shop, and Joe Muer Sea Food are also shown. The final portion of the film highlights attractions in the broader area around Detroit. The interior of Fairlane Town Center is shown in a short pan. Ann Arbor's Michigan Theater also makes a brief appearance. When discussing the proximity of Windsor, the Olde Steak House, The Old Fish Market, and Place Riviere are shown. Boblo Island's STE. CLAIRE, Thunderbolt rollercoaster, an dolphin show are also shown. Shots of canoeing, boating, and skiing are used to represent activities available in Michigan. The film's closing montage begins with a shot of ice skaters in the bowl area of Hart Plaza. Many of the locations and sights are repeated from earlier in the film, but with the notable addition of an aerial shot of the Pontiac Silverdome.
- Date Issued:
- 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Program from the Entertainment of the Detroit High School Alumni at the Detroit Opera House on February 2, 1894. Included an addresses by Gen. Russell A. Alger and Miss Rachel A. Malcomson.
- Date Issued:
- 1894-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Education
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "Bright Eyes, Good Bye", words by Harry Williams, music by Egbert Van Alstyne, published by the Whitney-Warner Publishing Co. Cover illustrated by Starmer and features a photo image of Della Fox.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Program for the convocation and reception of candidates of the Detroit-arson Grand Lodge of Perfection, Carson Council Princes of Jerusalem, Mount Olive Chapter of the Rose Croix, and Michigan Sovereign Consistory of the Ancient Accept Scottish Rite. Within its 24 pages are lists off officers, members, and candidates, rules, the schedule for the event, and casts for several plays. "Press of Winn & Hammond, Detroit," is printed on the back cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Inner page of an April 1865 edition of the Detroit Advertiser and Tribune mounted to a linen backing. The page includes stories on a discovery of oil in Wayne County; the theft of a set of dentures; a minor accident at an oil well on Romulus; a new venue for the Detroit Base Ball Club in a skating park; a jail break; church happenings (especially upcoming Easter services); advertisements for patent medicine, cotton, hair dye, and insurance; passenger steamer updates; and classified ads.
- Date Issued:
- 1865-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Communication/Radio/Television
- Description:
- Handbill for advertising a series of performances by Leon and Cushman's Minstrel Comedy Company at Whitney's Opera House. "James Sherlock" is handwritten in pencil twice on the recto. A puzzle is printed on the verso, as part of a promotion promising free tickets to the first person to solve it. The puzzle has been attempted in pencil. The card is printed in black on tan cardstock.
- Date Issued:
- 1884-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the lobby of the Morgan Hotel. A sign reads "Pool Room, Barber Shop". Printed on verso: Morgan Hotel, W.B. Morgan, Prop. Handwritten message on verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Sheet music for two compositions for piano, "Barn Dance" and "Aneta", by Chas. Edward Cone, published by Popular Music Publishing Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- This yellowed paper envelope contained a 12-page letter and several clippings that were prepared by Bertram C. Whitney who was the manager of the Detroit Opera House. The envelope has a handwritten title, "The Stage," and "A Short History of the Theatricals in Detroit, 1800 to 1901." It is signed "B. C. Whitney" on the right side.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Cass Park with a fountain and pedestrians. Postmarked Sep 19, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Central High School from the corner of W Hancock Street and Cass Avenue. Printed on verso: Central High School, Detroit, Mich. The Central High School, situated on Cass Ave., is the leading public school of Detroit. The building and grounds occupy a complete block and the site cost the board of Education $130,350. The addition show on the left was completed in 1908 at a cost of $250,000. The buildings represent an investment of three quarters of a million. Handwritten message on verso, dated Jan 13, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- One copyright registration, "No. 101 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 an aerial view of the Dodge factory in Hamtramck. Printed on verso: Dodge Bros. One of Detroit's Largest Automobile Plants. Located on Jos. Campau Ave. Publisher: United News Co., Detroit Mich. Postmarked 1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Catalog from the Detroit Stove Works bound in a dark red cover. Contained within it are prices, images, measurements and advertising information for Jewel Stoves and Ranges, as well as accessories for them, from 1901 to 1902.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Detroit Fire Department Headquarters uniform inspection form, dated January 7th, 1904, and filled out by James C. Broderick for the commanding officer of Engine Company No. 23 concerning the No. 2 cap, suspenders, and neck tie[?] of Mark Pelzer.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fire Department
- Description:
- Detroit Fire Department active duty certificate, engraved by Capewell and Kimmel, and issued to J. Wolf on September 27, 1858. The document bears the signatures of President Robert E. Roberts, Treasurer Alexander Paton, and Secretary Benjamin Vernor, beside a green embossed Fire Department of the City of Detroit seal. Hand-colored illustrations of uniformed firefighters, an early fire apparatus and firefighting equipment, the seal of the State of Michigan, and Neptune flanked by two winged monsters are bordered by scrollwork. Stars have been added around the top edge of the central circle motif. The certificate has been mounted on linen.
- Date Issued:
- 1858-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fire Department
- Description:
- One booklet with a black leather cover that is stamped in gold-colored text which shows "Municipal Manual of the City of Detroit, 1900-1901." The booklet is 112 pages in length and is printed in black text on faintly yellowed paper. It includes general facts about the city, names of city officials, names of various committees and commissions and their members, annual salaries, terms of office, rules of order for the Common Council, ward boundary descriptions, street railway routes, values of city real estate, and a summary of assessed valuations for city taxes. There is also a table of contents in the back of the manual as well as a fold-out street map of the city. On a blank page at the back of the manual, a handwritten note shows " Clarence Arthur Cotton, Secretary to Mayor, Detroit, Mich., December 31, 1900. Compliments to Mayor's Secretary of 2001."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a fountain in Grand Circus Park, with people sitting on benches, and buildings in the background. Printed on verso: Grand Circus Park - This Park is the oldest of Detroit's recreation grounds and it situated in the heart of the city through which runs the famous Woodward Avenue. This Park was set aside by the city in 1854, and is enjoyed by thousands in summer on account of its magnificent shade trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 2, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- 24 page, 1876 price list for Parke, Davis and Company. Sewn in a green cover bearing a lithograph of the Parke, Davis and Company laboratory on McDougall Avenue, Guion Street, and Atwater Street. Fluid extracts, sugar-coated pills, solid extracts, concentrations, powdered alcoholic extracts, elixirs, syrups, medicinal wines, granular effervescent preparations, granular and powdered effervescent mineral water salts, and spread plasters are listed within. A cut-away illustration of an abdomen demonstrating Dr. Wilson's Eureka Abdominal Supporter is featured on the last page.
- Date Issued:
- 1876-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Medical/Dental/Pharmaceutical
- Description:
- Program for Avenue Theatre, week of July 1, 1901; cover blue ink on white background; illustration of entrance to Avenue Theatre with crowd of people standing out front at center; theatre/vaudeville imagery surrounding illustration; cherubs at top; "Avenue Theatre: High Class Vaudeville"; "Traub Bros."
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Penobscot Building on W Fort Street, with automobiles in front and the State Savings Bank to the right. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 24, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Catalog booklet for C.R. Mabley's Mammoth Establishment, at 122-134 Woodward Avenue. The booklet bound in a purple paper cover with a lithograph of the exterior of the store on the front. Both C.R. Mabley and J.L. Hudson are listed as the proprietors on the cover. The cover also describes the store as, "The Largest Clothing, Boot and Shoe, Hat and Cap, Gents' Furnishing Goods and Custom Tailoring House in America." The company's Cincinnati location is pictured on the back cover. A history of the store, a directory, profiles of the 1880 Democratic Presidential and Vice Presidential nominees Winfield S. Hancock and William H. English, price lists and illustrations of men's and boys' clothing, and help taking your own measurements are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting The Hazard Apartment House on the west side of Cass Avenue between Peterboro and Stimson Streets. Handwritten message on verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Trade card from the Michigan Stove Company advertising Garland Stoves and Ranges. A lithograph on the recto depicts a bronze vase holding a bouquet of flowers, with the most prominent flower being red in color.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Advertisement (bifold brochure) for the "Detroit Post & Tribune, For the Year 1882." The advertisement is printed on light yellow paper with black text and has brief information about the newspaper, rates to agents, application forms for subscribers (4 copies), and return envelopes (2 copies).
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Invoice from Charles A. Strelinger and Company, Machinery, Tools and Supples, for a cement transfer plate and a slate mixing board sold to Riehle Brothers of Phildelpha, Pennsylvania on March 23, 1898. The invoice is written on a form which includes an engraving of Charles A. Strelinger and Company's building. "Jos. W. Bramwell" is stamped on the lower right.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a large crowd around the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Campus Martius, celebrating the end of World War I. Printed on recto: "Blacks"
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- World War I poster with the message, "Come On! Buy More Liberty Bonds." The poster shows a color drawing of an American soldier who is holding his rifle and is standing over the dead body of a German soldier. The artist's name and date, "Walter Whitehead, 1918," are shown near the lower right corner of the drawing. Small printed text in the lower left corner of the poster shows "8-B." Small printed text in the lower right corner shows "The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati."
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting commercial buildings on the east side of Biddle Avenue, between Oak and Elm Streets, in Wyandotte. Signs read "Wyandotte Post Office", "Lynch & Ginzel Furniture", "Dorrance & Garrison Drugs & Stationery", and "Sol Smith Russel 10¢ Cigar". Printed on recto: Pesha Photo Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 17, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- One booklet entitled "Old Fashioned Home Songs - School Edition," published by the Ling Piano House located in the King Building at 78 Library Ave., Detroit, Michigan. The softcover booklet is printed in black text on moderately yellowed paper and is 32 pages in length.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "3880 Drinking Fountain and Lake, Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich." The postcard shows a color image of the edge of a small lake along with trees, park benches, and an elaborate stone drinking fountain. Small printed text at the lower left edge of the image shows "Copyright 1904 by the Rotograph Co." Printed text on the verso shows "The Rotograph Co., N.Y. City (Germany)."
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Handwritten note on Michigan Central Railroad Company letterhead asking for a free pass in New Hampshire for Nelson Bowen, the favor would be returned. Signed by Thomas Frazer, general ticket agent, M.C.R.R. Dated July 31, 1854
- Date Issued:
- 1854-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Transportation
- 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
