Detroit Historical Society
12642 items
- Description:
- Envelope and letter of shipment; Envelope has return address to D. M. Ferry and Company printed in upper front left corner; addressed to E. Evans, of Beloit, Wisconsin; Postmark on front Detroit, Mich, Jan. 6, 6:30 PM, 1899 with a two cent stamp; postmark on back from Beloit, Wis., Jan 7, 11:30 AM, 1899, with D. M. Ferry & Company, Seed Merchants, Detroit, Mich. on back flap; letter inside informing E. Evans that one box of seeds has shipped, care of H. S. Clifford; instructions on how to handle freight charges included; charges from Detroit to Chicago prepaid; on D. M. Ferry and Company. letterhead with picture of D.M. Ferry and Company Seed Warehouse on upper front left and company executives listed; Dated Dec. 28, 1898
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- World War I poster with the messages, "Sugar Means Ships" and "The Consumption of Sugar Sweetened Drinks Must Be Reduced." The poster shows a sketch of a woman who is drinking from a straw that is causing sugar-laden ships to be diverted to the United States which would have otherwise been available to carry supplies for the war effort in Europe. Additional printed text notes "For your beverages 400 million lbs. of sugar were imported in ships last year. Every ship is needed to carry soldiers and supplies now." The artist's name, "E. Fuhr," is shown near the lower left corner of the sketch. Small printed text in the upper left corner of the poster shows "United States Food Administration." Small printed text in the lower left corner shows "The Carey Printing Company, New York."
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a bridge with planters over a canal on Belle Isle. In the foreground are trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 17, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Two page typewritten application letter from William D. Purdy to William Jared Chittenden, Jr. manager of the Hotel Pontchartrain, for a position as assistant steward or head storekeeper. The letter is dated July 26, 1907, is unsigned, and its pages are fastened with a brass fastener. The letter reads: Detroit, Mich., July 26, 1907 Mr. W.J. Chittenden, Jr. Prop. The Ponchartrain[sic] Detroit, Mich. Dear Sir:- I herewith make application for the position of assistant steward or head shopkeeper, and beg to state my qualifications as follows: Age 32; married and one child Habits good, do not touch liquor, smoke occasionally. Experience: Associated with my father in the eating house and hotel business in the State of Colorado for ten years. Two year manager of the Grand Hotel, Pueblo, Colo., a 100-room $5 per day American plan house, leaving on account of change of ownership. Five years with the Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, Colo., as head storekeeper and later as assistant steward, leaving late last fall on account of ill health. Came to Detroit, which is my old home to recuperate, and my now able to resume work. I understand thoroughly the handling, care and service of wines and liquors, and first-class cafe service, as the Brown ranked with the best New York hotels. I am an experiences accountant, have keep books under four different systems. I originated a card index system of keeping track of the store and wine cellar stocks, which was highly appreciated by the management. I also installed the present checking system used at the Brown, which with permission is also in use at the Shirleys, Denver, and the Lankershim, Los Angeles, Calif. I am reliable, industrious and exacting in my work, always on times, and work for the interest of my employer. I have in my possession letters from Mr. Tabor, Mgr. Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, Colo., Mr. M.J. Fitch, Pueblo, Colo., and other prominent Colorado people. For Detroit reference, would name Mr. Geo. W. Parker, Gen'l Exp. and Frt. Agt., D.U.R., and Mr. Alvan Larrabee, Michigan Bolt and Nut Works. Mr. John Faltis, Woodward Ave. Poultry Dealer, knows my family intimately. while a personal interview would be more satisfactory than this letter, I realize you are a very busy man just now and have not much time to devote to interviews, but hoping for a favorable consideration of my application, I beg to remain, Yours very truly,
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Sheet music for "The Detroit Free Press Christmas March", by Wm. C. G. Wright, published by the Detroit Free Press. Dedicated to the readers of The Detroit Free Press.
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Program booklet for a vaudeville show at the Miles Theatre, running the week of May 15, 1910. The Miles Theatre Orchestra, the Satanella Trio, Joseph and Louise Swickard, the Golden Gate Quintette, Dick Thompson and Company, Leonard and Ward, the Four Bards, and Milescope motion pictures are billed. Numerous advertisements, and several items on upcoming acts are also contained within. An illustration of a jester and a harlequin seated flanking an advertisement for the Huntington Studio is on the cover. A color illustration of a seated woman playing a horn and tambourine beside a censer against a green background, as well as an advertisement for Weil and Company, Home Furnishers, are on the cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- This white paper envelope contained a 2-page letter that was written by John S. Foley, Bishop of Detroit. The front of the envelope has a handwritten note that shows "Notes of the Roman Catholic Church in Detroit, Michigan, requested by Hon. William C. Maybury, Mayor of Detroit and prepared by John S. Foley, Bishop of Detroit." The flap on the back side of the envelope is sealed with three red wax seals that have been impressed with a smudged, square design. Probably, the design was the seal of the diocese.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hotel Ste. Claire from the corner of Monroe and Randolph Streets, with a few people standing in front, and a white margin beneath. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 30, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- A B. Siegel Shopping Bag.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an illustration of a locomotive engine shining a light, and below that a man holding suitcases walking toward a house. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 10, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard