Detroit Historical Society
12642 items
- Description:
- This white paper envelope contained a 2-page letter that was written by Clarence M. Burton. The front of the envelope has a title that is typewritten in black ink, "Real Estate Titles in Detroit, Past, Present and Future." The return address, "C. M. Burton, Abstract Office, 1 Abstract Building, Detroit, Mich.," is printed in black text in the upper left corner of the envelope.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Ticket for the Garden Theatre; orange paper with black ink; complimentary admittance hand-signed by John. H. Kunsky; "If our show pleases you - tell your friends"
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a view along Broadway Street, facing southeast towards the intersection of Monroe and Randolph Streets. In view are the Hotel Ste. Claire, Breitmeyer Building, and a moonlight tower. Signs read "Murray's Millinery", "Consumers Clothing Company", "The Salamander", and "Mathias Steyskal Saloon and Restaurant". Printed on verso: Broadway was several years ago a street of boarding houses. In the expansion of the city's retail district it suddenly sprang into notice as a retail district, and is now one of the principal business streets. It connects Pingree Square with Grand Circus park and is asphalted for its complete length. The Breitmeyer building shows on the left and the Hotel Ste. Claire in the distance. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 23, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Invoice from Samuel Kerr & Company to Mr. H. H. Dickinson, for $19.65, dated December 1, 1897. The invoice is printed in black text with light blue lines. Purchased items (animal feeds and straw) are handwritten in dark brown ink.
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "You'll Do the Same Thing Over Again", words by Alfred Bryan, music by Albert Gumble, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. Cover illustrated by Starmer and features Ruth Garnold.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- One "Thanksgiving Supplement" for the newspaper, "Michigan Christian Advocate." The four-page supplement is printed in black ink on white paper and features several articles on the first two pages about Christianity, Society, and John Wesley. An engraved drawing, "A Happy Home Thanksgiving Day," is shown on the first page. The third page features a full-page advertisement for the "United States Baking Company." The last page includes several short articles and advertisements.
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the lobby of the Hotel Tuller. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 6, 1917.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Pencil drawing, colored in light green and blue on beige paper and mounted and framed with board, showing a 1916 automobile model proposal by James Scripps Booth. The drawing shows four versions of the automobile. Each automobile has license plate "5166 M" and is initialed and dated "JSB 8-16." The model at top left is blue, has the top up, and has a side-mounted spare tire. The model at top right is green, has the top down, and has a side-mounted spare tire. The model at bottom left is green, has the top up, and has a rear-mounted spare tire. The model at bottom right is green, has the top up, and has a side-mounted spare tire.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- Frank J. Hecker's self-published memoir, from an edition of seventy-five, recounting his military and business activities. The book is three quarter bound with tan cloth on blue buckram boards, and includes a tan slipcase.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Page from a ledger, numbered 695, containing the two tables, "New Goods, Paid for and not taken up in stock" dated February 8, 1901, and "New Goods sold from New Goods recieved January 17th to February 8th, 1901." The first table lists company names, while the second lists types of clothing. The page is in brown and red ink on lightweight partially translucent paper.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- J.L. Hudson trade card printed with an image of two women riding in a canoe beneath a canopy, rowed by a man in a blue cap. "Easter Souvenir, 1882, Presented by J.L. Hudson, Clothier, Detroit Opera House Building" is stamped in the upper left corner. "Bestein's Oil Chromo [...]" is printed along the bottom right corner of the card.
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Front cover of the D.M. Ferry & Co. Seed Annual from 1908. The recto features the title of the publication and a color drawing of the Horticultural Building, located at Belle Isle Park in Detroit. The illustration features a variety of flowers in the foreground, followed by a large field with a ring of flowers and several trees, and the Horticultural Building in the background. The verso, which is the inside of the front cover, features the table of contents for the Seed Annual, and also indicates that it was printed by "John Bornman & Son, Printers, Detroit, Mich."
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Ticket to Elmwood Cemetery, issued to the Chas Herfurth. D. B. Duffield, Trustee. Dated May 28, 1875.
- Date Issued:
- 1875-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Religion
- Description:
- Poster, "Colored Man is No Slacker," showing an African American soldier bidding farewell to a woman in a blue dress while a regiment marches by in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Bill of sale, dated March 17th, 1902, from the Michigan Stove Company, documenting the sale of stove parts to Loveland and Chisholm of Ogdensburg, New York. At the top of the bill are images depicting the Michigan Stove Company's stove works in Detroit, Western Headquarters in Chicago, Buffalo House, and Garland Stoves and Ranges logo.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Michigan Central Station at night, with many pedestrians in front. Printed on verso: Michigan Central Station by Night, Detroit, Mich. The New Michigan Central Station is located near Michigan Avenue, between fifteenth and seventeenth Streets, covers twenty-one acres and the total cost is $15,000,000.00. There will be eleven tracks in the station that will accommodate 135 passenger coaches. It will have all conveniences, such as a complete Drug Store with special facilities for the care of Invalids and Change Room where travelers can at nominal cost obtain Shower Baths and make a change of clothing. Accommodations for passengers will not be outdone by any Railroad Station in the World. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 8, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Postcard. Color postcard entitled "Wayne County Building, Detroit, Mich." Printed text in the lower left shows " 5583" and "Copyright, 1901, By Detroit Photographic Co." Printed text on the verso shows "Private Mailing Card. Authorized by Act of Congress of May 19th, 1898. (Postal Card-- Carte Postale.)."
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- World War I poster with the message, "Britishers, You're Needed, Come Across Now." The poster shows a color drawing of a British soldier who is extending his hand across the Atlantic Ocean to a man who is standing in the United States. The poster was intended to encourage existing and former British citizens, who were living in Canada and the United States, to enlist in the British Army. The artist's name, "Lloyd Meyers," is shown near the lower right corner of the drawing. Small printed text in the lower left corner shows "British and Canadian Recruiting Mission." Small printed text in the lower right corner shows " Albert Frank & Co., N.Y. Agents."
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Firemen's Fund Association membership certificate, printed by the Detroit Lithographic Office, and issued to Charles R. Kline on December 28, 1889. The document bears the signatures of President John Kendall, Treasurer James A. Elliott, and Secretary John E. Quick. Illustrations of a firefighter speaking into a bugle, as two other firefighters hold a hose, as well as of a team of firefighters riding in an early self-propelled steam-driven fire engine are on the left side of the certificate. The certificate is mounted on linen.
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fire Department
- Description:
- Illustrated souvenir booklet from the Detroit Savings Bank's golden jubilee, March 5, 1899. In the back is a fold-out map of Detroit and an essay titled: Looking Backward, or 1849 vs. 1899.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- One ship's log book entitled "Schr. E.S.J. Bemis Log for 1867." The log book consists of folded sheets of white paper that have been printed with light blue lines and have been bound together with a light tan cord along the left edge. The log has 29 un-numbered pages of entries that have been handwritten in black ink on the recto and verso. The first entry notes: "April 17th, Wednesday, towed out of [?] River by ferry boat, N. York. Wind N.E. Came to anchor in the river." The last entry notes: "Decr. 1, Sunday, got under weigh at 2 a.m. Wind S.S.W. and got to Detroit at 2 P.M. freezing."
- Date Issued:
- 1867-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "Washington Boulevard from Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Mich." The postcard shows an elevated color image of the boulevard including trees, sidewalks, landscape areas, and adjacent buildings. Printed text on the verso gives some brief details about the boulevard.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Annual Circular and list of Qualified Teachers of Macomb County, Mich. with Date of Expiration of Certificate. Includes lists of directors, teachers, annual school duties, and examinations. The Press Job Print, Mt. Clemens.
- Date Issued:
- 1894-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Education
- Description:
- This 2-page letter is entitled "Our Legislative City Government. By Robert Barrie, President, Detroit Common Council." It is printed in typewritten text that has been mimeographed onto a thin, onion-skin paper. The body of the letter gives a brief overview of how the city government functions. Robert Barrie has signed his name in black ink on the second page.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a floral sphinx on a median at the approach to the Belle Isle Bridge. Potted plants also occupy the median. Pedestrians are visible on the sidewalks. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 31, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Certificate, mounted on linen, appointing Russell A. Alger to the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic in 1889. The certificate is stamped with the seal of the Grand Army of the Republic on the lower left. The text of the certificate is as follows: "To whom it may concern Greeting: This Certifies that at the Twenty Third Annual National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, held at Milwaukee Wisconsin on the Twenty-Eighth day of August 1889 Comrade R.A. Alger of Detroit Michigan was elected Commander-in-Chief of the National Encampment, to serve as such for one year from said date and until his successor is duly installed and he is hereby authorized and empowered to enter upon and perform the duties of said office in accordance with the Rules & Regulations of the Grand Army of the Republic. Dates at the Headquarters of the National Encampment G.A.R. at Milwaukee Wis. on the 28th day of August 1889. Eugene F. Weigel Adjutant General. Wm. Warner Commander in Chief."
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a steamship and a smaller boat in the St. Clair River. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 22, 1921.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- This tan paper envelope contained a 6-page letter that was written Michael W. O'Brien who was the President of the People's Savings Bank. The front of the envelope is addressed in handwritten text to "Hon. Wm. C. Maybury, Mayor, from M. W. O'Brien" and shows the subject of the letter, "Banking in Prospective in Detroit," in handwriting along the right edge of the envelope. The return address of the bank is printed in black text in the upper left corner of the envelope. The back flap is secured with three red wax seals that have been impressed with the seal of the bank.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Newsletter for the Schiller Masonic Lodge; Front has "Schiller Bulletin" across the top with the lodge/Mason emblem between the two words and a poem, "We Greet Thee!" beneath
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Booklet entitled "My Trip to Detroit," by Burroughs Adding Machine Company of Detroit. It has a red softcover with gold text and gold border and is 26 pages in length. The inside pages are white with black text along with black and white photos of various Detroit scenes and buildings as well as Burroughs facilities and employees.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Double parallel folded Detroit United Lines Detroit, Monroe, and Toledo Short Line Railway time table, revised March 31, 1918. The time table lists arrival times in Central Standard Time for interurban streetcars between Detroit and Cleveland. A secondary listing for the Detroit United Railway Wyandotte Division between Detroit and Trenton is included as well. The time table also contains information for passengers and brief information about the Sandwich, Windsor, and Amherstburg Railway, and the Windsor and Tecumseh Electric Railway.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Transportation
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting people canoeing on a Belle Isle canal, with many people along the shore. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Feb 28, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Catalog for the Detroit Aquarium, located on Belle Isle, copyright 1912 by the Detroit Zoological Society and printed 1914 by the Peninsular Engraving Co. The front cover of the catalog reads "Detroit Aquarium" at the top center and "Catalog at the bottom center, and features two depictions of seahorses. The back cover features an etching of a tortoise. Affixed to the first page is a fold out map, "Preliminary Plat of Woodbridge Park within the boundaries of Westgate." The title page of the catalog reads "Official Catalog of the Detroit Aquarium Richard J. Conway, Director," and then lists the officers, directors, ex-officio members, and executive committee of the Detroit Zoological Society. Pages 5-7 contain a brief history of Belle Isle. Page 9 contains a paragraph about the Detroit Aquarium, and then pages 11-46 contain descriptions of the species that could be found in the Aquarium along with illustrations of select species. An index can be found on page 47.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Certificate, on paper mounted on board, given to Joseph Belanger, French Consular Agent from Detroit, by Edmond Bruwaert, French General Consular, in Chicago in 1889. The full text of the certificate is in French. It is stamped with the seal of the Consulat de France a Chicago on the bottom center.
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Joiner Plan, Main Deck." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of the interior layout of the Main Deck for the SS Naomi. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Dry Dock Company" at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot and is dated April 10, 1909. The plan number is shown as "5027."
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- One set of architectural "Specifications for Mr. Con [Cornelius] J. Murphy for a Brick Veneered Double Store and Two Flats Above Located on the Northwest Corner of Elmwood and Champlain Streets, Detroit, Michigan." The specifications (Job 254, Set No. 1) are bound in a booklet that has two brass fasteners at the top. The cover is made of heavy tan paper and includes typewritten text for the title. Printed text beneath the title shows the name, "J. Lawson Miller, Architect." The cover interior and outside back cover have printed advertisements for many contractors, tradesmen, and building materials suppliers. The booklet contains 90 pages of typewritten text that give brief descriptions of all of the materials and construction requirements for the project. An index is shown on the first page.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Miller, J. Lawson
- Description:
- Two architectural drawings with first entitled "Plans for Eight Stores and Sixteen Apartments Located on the North-West Corner of Michigan and Wesson Aves., Detroit, Michigan" and the second entitled "Wesson Ave. Elevation." The drawings (Job No. 288) consist of red and black ink on linen and show front and rear elevation views of a proposed 3-story retail/apartment building. On the second drawing, the name, "Soldoris," is shown over the apartment entrance doorway on Wesson Avenue. The title block in the lower right corner of the first sheet shows that the drawing (part of a set of nine sheets) was prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect," at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot. Some green and blue pencil shading has been added on the verso to highlight various architectural details.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Miller, J. Lawson
- Description:
- Two page spread from a supplement to the August 17, 1889 issue of "Harper's Weekly," concerning the Detroit International Exposition and Fair of 1889. An engraving, by Francis Schell and Thomas Hogan, captioned, "General View of the Buildings and Grounds of the Detroit International Fair and Exposition," is on the recto showing the exposition site, including the large Main Building, several smaller structures, and tends, and two ponds all enclosed in a stockade, positioned to the southwest of Fort Wayne, as viewed from the air to the southwest. The Detroit River runs along the site with a small canal leading a dockside gate. An article entitled, "Detroit and Her International Fair and Exposition," written by William Willard Howard is on the verso of the illustration. The articles discusses the events and attractions planned for the exposition, as well as offering general information on the city. The article includes engraved portraits of the event's backers senator James McMillan, U.S. Minister to Spain Thomas W. Palmer, General Russell A. Alger, and seed magnate Dexter M. Ferry, as well as illustrations of City Hall, The Museum of Art, and Woodward Avenue Baptist Church.
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Events
- Description:
- One copyright registration, "No. 69 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:
- Double-sided handbill printed on green cardstock advertising the arrival of Dr. Arthur Elmer, "a modern day seer... magnetic healer and clairvoyant physician," to Coldwater, Michigan on October 15, 1894. The card mentions that Elmer will use his powers to heal the sick, locate lost, stolen or buried property, and provide business or career advice through "psychometry or soul reading."
- Date Issued:
- 1894-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Medical/Dental/Pharmaceutical
- Description:
- Invitation to the formal opening and dedication of City Hall on July 4, 1871. The invitation is printed on yellow paper with a check pattern watermark. It reads: Detroit, June, 1871 Dear Sir: You are respectfully invited to the City of Detroit, as the guest of its Citizens, on the Fourth of July. In addition to appropriate ceremonies in celebration of the day, the occasion as been selected for the Formal Opening and Dedication of our new City Hall. It is desirable to have your letter of acceptable as early as the 15th inst., in order that time may be afforded for sending you the necessary tickets. Respectfully, etc., Wm. W. Wheaton, Mayor, C.C. Trowbridge, Z. Chandler, John Patton, W.C. Duncan, M.I. Mills, James F. Joy, E.W. Meddaugh, Henry Weber, Geo. V.N. Lothrop, Zina Pitcher, F. Buhl, John Harmon, C.H. Buhl, K.C. Barker, Robert McClelland, N.W. Brooks, Theo. Romeyn, C.I. Walker D.B. Duffield, Committee on Invitations
- Date Issued:
- 1871-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Architecture
- Description:
- Program for performance of "The Union Spy" or "The Battle of Shiloh" at the Detroit Opera House from April 15-17, 1872; performed as a benefit to the Detroit Light Guard; first page contains basic production information as well as admission prices; subsequent pages contain act summaries and cast list as well as a variety of advertisements
- Date Issued:
- 1872-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a street view of Wolff's Park. Signs read "Boat Ticket Office", "Kling's Prost", and "Kling's Beer". In the background are thrill rides. Several pedestrians are visible. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 20, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- World War I poster entitled, "Americans All!" The poster has a color drawing of Lady Liberty who is holding a corner of the American flag in her right hand and is holding a wreath in her left arm over a list of surnames that is entitled, "Honor Roll." The different ethnicities of the surnames suggests a variety of people who have all come together as Americans. The artist's name and date, "Howard Chandler Christy, 1919," are shown in the lower right corner of the drawing. Small printed text in the lower left corner shows "4-C." Small printed text in the lower right corner shows "Forbes, Boston."
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- MIlitary
- Description:
- Invitation to the unveiling of the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, printed with a message from the Committee on Invitations Chairman, Russell A. Alger. The invitation had been half folded, on one only face printed upon, then folded again in thirds. The invitation reads: Michigan Soldiers and Sailors Monument Detroit, 6th March, 1872 Sir You are respectfully invited to attend the Ceremony of unveiling the Monument at this place; Tuesday, April 9th, 1872 at 1 o'clock P.M. Please notify us at once if you accept and oblige. Your obt Servant, R.A. Alger. Chairman Geo. F. Bagley, Esq. Thos. W. Palmer, Esq. Gen. R.A. Alger Committee on Invitations
- Date Issued:
- 1872-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Architecture
- Description:
- Mounted enlargement of a black and white print depicting a north-facing view from the intersection of Griswold Street and Jefferson Avenue (as indicated on verso) in 1837, taken from page 457 of Silas Farmer's History of Detroit and Wayne County and Early Michigan. A horse-drawn wagon, pedestrians, and dogs are in the streets. Several storefronts have been given legible signs: "F. and C.H. Buhl," " McCormick and Moon, Hats and Caps," St. Paul's Episcopal Church, First Presbyterian Church, and Ste. Anne's Catholic Church are all visible in the background. "Copyright 1883 by Silas Farmer" printed in lower left corner. An illegible signature, presumably that of the artist William A. Raymond, is printed at the lower right. Image is mounted on heavy green cardstock.
- Date Issued:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Free Press Building and German American Bank from the corner of W Lafayette Boulevard and Griswold Street, with parked cars in front. Printed on verso: The Free Press is one of the leading newspapers of the country, and their new building is located within 200 feet of the City Hall. It is a ten story building, 100 feet front and 130 feet deep, and is 140 feet high. The front is of white glazed terracotta, and ornamental iron work. The side walls are of brick. Motor Bus carrying passengers over Bridge and around Belle Isle. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 5, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Certificate of life membership to the South-Western State Normal School issued to David Parson, July 31, 1856.
- Date Issued:
- 1856-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Education
- Description:
- Letter from D.M. Ferry and Company to the Suttle and Jones Company of Felix, Alabama, dated December 20, 1910. The letter is about the shipment of a special order of seed made to Selma. It also tells of improvements made to the style of "our 5 cent papers," which are lithographed. The letter is printed on company letterhead, listing executives.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Main Deck, T.S.S. [Turbine Steamship] Virginia." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of the Main Deck layout for the proposed steamship. The drawing is dated, "1910," in the lower right corner and also shows plan number, "5136."
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hotel Tuller from Grand Circus Park near W Adams Street, with a fountain in the foreground, and automobiles seated people visible. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 2, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting five police officers sitting in an automobile, with a garage in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 13, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Handwritten letter from Henry Schoolcraft of 846 Clinton Boulevard, Michilimackinac to Charles Christopher Trowbridge of Detroit, dated September 2, 1838, sent accompanying devalued money from the wildcat bank, Bank of Clinton. Schoolcraft uses the Ojibwe words, "Ka. onishishin," to describe the currency. "Ka" means "no," and Schoolcraft, in his book, "The American Indians: Their History, Condition and Prospects, From Original Notes and Manuscripts," defines "onishishin" as "that which is good, or fair." The letter reads: Michilimackinac, Sept. 2nd 1838 My dear fri, On returning from a short trip to Lake Superior I found $46 of Clinton money, in my pocketbook to have, in the meantime, become Ka. onishishin. I take the liberty of enclosing it to you, with a request that you will sell it, for what it is worth, or do whatever else you please with it, and be accountable for [?] here after. I add, that I received every dollar of it, from Mr. Wells, as past pay on a check from Maj. G. for salary. Truly yours Henry R. Schoolcraft C.C. Trowbridge Esq. Detroit The recipient and sender's names are handwritten on the verso, in such a way to be visible after the letter is folded.
- Date Issued:
- 1838-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- J.T. Wing and Company invoice for $12.26 for leather belts, and a can of flake graphite sold to the E.J. Dossin Company on February 12, 1922. The invoice features a letterhead touting J.T. Wing's compliance with the Child Labor Act, and promoting their "High Speed Graphite Babbitt," and "Detroit star Grinding Wheels."
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- One booklet entitled "Specifications for Storage and Service Stock Building, Clark Avenue - Cadillac Plant, Detroit, Michigan, General Motors Corporation." The booklet consists of 78 pages that of typewritten specifications (carbon copy) for the construction of a four story building at the Clark Avenue Cadillac automotive assembly plant in Detroit. A black ink stamp on the cover page shows "Received Nov. 5, 1919, Dupont Eng. Co., Cadillac Plant, Detroit." The booklet pages are bound with two brass fasteners at the top. Five additional pages, Bulletin Nos. 1-5, are attached at the end of the booklet with two metal paper clips.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Industrial History
- Description:
- One booklet entitled "Specifications for One Course Concrete Pavement and Appurtenances, Clark Avenue - Cadillac Plant, General Motors Corporation, Detroit, Michigan." The booklet consists of 20 blueprint pages that contain typewritten specifications for the construction of pavement and storm sewer at the Clark Avenue Cadillac automotive assembly plant in Detroit (Project GM-29). A black ink stamp on page one shows "Received Oct. 11, 1919, Dupont Eng. Co., Cadillac Plant, Detroit." The booklet pages are bound with two brass fasteners at the top. Five additional pages of pavement cross-sections and other details are attached at the end of the booklet with three metal paper clips. The added details are dated October 6, 7, and 17, 1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Industrial History
- Description:
- Resolution from the Louisville and Cincinnati Fire Department, printed on silk, dated August 15, 1892, expressing gratitude to the Detroit Fire Department for hosting them during a recent visit. The interior of the piece is yellow with brown writing, surrounded by a green border.
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fire Department
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Casino on Belle Isle, with a road extending into the foreground.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- A staple-bound contract form between the Ford Motor Company, and the U.S. Navy establishing the terms for the construction of 100 patrol boats, the Eagle Boats, dated March 4, 1917. The spaces on the first page where the date and the name of the representative of Ford would be entered, and on the seventh page where the parties would sign have been left blank. An illegiable handwritten note has been made in the margin at the bottom of the sixth page.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- This white paper envelope contained an envelope with a 2-page letter that was written by Dr. Oscar LeSeur. The front of the envelope has a handwritten address, "Hon. W. C. Maybury, Office of Mayor, City Hall, Detroit." The note, "Report of Oscar Le Seur," is handwritten in the lower left corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Small hardcover book, bound in a black cover with gold lettering, containing the rules and regulations of the Detroit Fire Department, dated January 1, 1905. "Supt. Horses, Chief Martin Cooney," is handwritten on the front free endpaper.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fire Department
- Description:
- Staple-bound booklet advocating for the election of Democrat William Barlum Thompson over Republican George P. Codd in the 1906 mayoral election, based on Codd's support for higher fares for the Detroit United Railway. The booklet contains several political cartoons illustrating its point.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Transportation
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "Belle Isle (Little Queen of All Islands)", words by Roman Arndt, music by W. C. O'Brien, published by the Roman Arndt Music Publishing Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Handwritten contract in blue ink between Fred S. Church and Thomas Beagleston detailing the conditions under which Thomas Beagleston will operate a sawmill belonging to Fred Church. The text of the contract is as follows: "An Agreement entered into this the first day of March Eighteen hundred and forty by and between Thomas Beagleston and Fred S. Church as follows. Said Beagleston agrees to operate the Sawmill belonging to said Church for the ensuing season on the following conditions. He is to draw the Logs from the yard on to the Log way and saw the same as said Church may direct to draw off the Lumber and stick it up in a careful and business like manner. to pile the slabs up in the yard. to square edge all the Boards and plank (except such as will cut to great Waste by so doing). to use the Mill and Tools in a careful manner and to make all the repairs less than one Dollar and to furnish his own lights if wanted for sawing nights. Said Church agrees to have the Logs drawn to the yard. to furnish an ox team for said Beagleston to draw on the Logs. and to draw off the Lumber. to furnish files, Tallow, and every thing necessary to to [sic] operate the Mill and to pay said Beagleston one Dollar per Thousand feet board measure for all the merchantable Lumber sawed to be measured when moved from the Logway, the account to be made up and settled monthly. It is mutually agreed that in case of serious accident, to the Mill or dam, said Church shall not be called upon to repair the same to great disadvantage, but that he shall do so as soon as it can be done in an economical manner. Said Church also agrees to rent Beagleston the House and Garden now occupied by Richard Baker for the rent of one Dollar per month. Said Beagleston agrees to leave the same on the first day of November next - if said Church wishes him to do so. Signed Clarkson April 30th 1840 in presence of" The contract is signed by Fred S. Church, and was presumably signed by Thomas Beagleston on the portion of the contract now missing.
- Date Issued:
- 1840-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Invoice for Frances A. Pingree's second payment of $200 to Woodlawn Cemetery Association for the purchase of lots 151, 152, 163, and 164 in Section 14 of the cemetery on April 30, 1903. The invoice is marked, "paid May 11/03," and is signed "Jeffery."
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Half-folded Russell House dinner menu, dated Monday, July 4, 1904. The cover is printed with the signatures of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and decorated with a red embossed adhesive seal bearing the hotel's crest, attached to a blue ribbon. Meal options, several with patriotic names, are listed within.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Newspaper; The Detroit Times Birthday Supplement and Grand Army Souvenir, published in 1891 and sold at a cost of 50 cents. The illustrated cover shows an American flag, several Civil War generals, the seal of the state of Michigan, and several men gathered around a camp fire. A quote printed on the cover at the bottom left reads "The only national debt we can never pay, is the debt of gratitude we owe our gallant volunteers, whose heroism, devotion, and self-sacrifice made freedom and self-government a reality, and preserved to use and our children an undivided country." The table of contents, listed on the first page, is as follows: Greeting (Cuts of Veazey, Alger, Dickinson, Pingree and Duffield) - 1 Beauty (two illustrations) - 2 The Sheik - 3 Moods - 7 A Letter to My Great Grandchild - 8 Apple Blossoms - 9 After Reading Keats - 9 Faint-Hearted (half-tone) - 10 A Dream of Venice (illustrated) - 11 A Rose Tryst - 11 Romance of Yorke Mackintosh - 12 The Man with the Musket - 13 The Visit (half-tone) - 14 Eccentricities of Genius - 14 Swipsey's Lady - 16 The Spirit of Song - 17 Bashfulness (half-tone) - 17 Verse - 18 Spottsylvania - A Union Victory - A Confederate Triumph - 19 Off for the Fishing Grounds (half-tone) - 20
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an illustration of a Native American wearing a headdress, pointing a bow and arrow at a man behind a counter. In front of the counter is a sack reading "Wyandotte Dairyman's Cleaner and Cleanser". Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Aug 5, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Program booklet for a production of "The Face in the Moonlight," at the Detroit Opera House. The program is printed in black and red, and contains numerous advertisments.
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Lighthouse in the Lake in Palmer Park, with the Log Cabin in the background. Printed on verso: Scene at Palmer Park, Detroit, Mich. Palmer Park, where light house is located is a restful retreat of 120 acres and is located seven miles out Woodward avenue. One of the delightful features is its Log Cabin with its quaint furniture. It has many acres of woods, children's playgrounds and a casino where refreshments are served. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 29, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- American National Bank of Detroit check, printed by the Calvert Lithographing Company, from J.N. Raymond and Company for $45.24 to John Hurley, dated November 24, 1876. "State of Michigan," is printed along the left edge of the check. A 2 cent United States Internal Revenue Service stamp is printed in the center of the check. An "X" has been punched in the check. The verso is signed by Hurley.
- Date Issued:
- 1876-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Article cut from a page of the Detroit News Tribune dated Sunday, December 30, 1900. It is printed in black text on yellowed paper. The author's initials, "J. E. S.," (James E. Scripps) appear at the end of the article. James E. Scripps was the President of the Evening News Association which published the Detroit News Tribune.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hotel Pontchartrain from Campus Martius, with streetcars, pedestrians, and the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in the foreground, and the Hammond Building, Ford Building, and Bagley Memorial Fountain in the background. A sign reads, "Canadian Pacific". Printed on verso: Pontchartrain Hotel and Hammond Building, Detroit, Mich. This View of Campus Martius shows the Hotel Pontchartrain. Soldiers and Sailors Monument built in 1881 at a cost of $70,000. The red building at right is the Hammond Building. The electric sign on top of building is one of the finest in the west and when in action gives a description of the famous Chariot Race of Ben Hur. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Dec 6, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Typewritten letter from Ernest G. Swift, the manager of Parke, Davis and Company's Canadian laboratory to Thomas E. Clark, of the Electrical Supply and Construction Company at 166 Randolph Street, dated February 21, 1902. Within Swift thanks Clark for providing further information on his wireless telegraph systems, and says he will send one of his telegraph operators or electricians to witness a demonstration. Swift also says he awaits a price for equipping Parke, Davis and Company's Canadian and American laboratories with such a system. The letter closes with the signature of Swift. It is printed on Parke, Davis and Company, Canada Branch, Walkerville, Ontario letterhead.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Communication/Radio/Television
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained two 1-page letters, a 3-page report, and several pictures that were prepared for Homer Warren who was one of the Commissioners of the Metropolitan Police Commision. The front of the envelope shows the logo and return address of the Metropolitan Police Commission in the upper left corner. The envelope has a handwritten address "To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council of the City of Detroit" and is dated "December 31 1900."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a scene in Grand Circus Park with people on benches and buildings in the background. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Oct 27, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Woodward Avenue. Printed on verso: Our Lady of the rosary Parish, corner of Medbury and Woodward, was founded in 1880, old St. Patrick's Church, now Sts. Peter and Paul's cathedral, being the parent church. The present stone structure, formerly St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, was remodeled and enlarged in 1908, being dedicated as a Catholic Church March 29th of that year. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 24, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Typewritten letter signed by 38 employees of the Hotel Pontchartrain wishing William D. Purdy (addressed as "Bill") farewell as he leaves his position at the hotel, dated March 16, 1918. The letter is on Hotel Pontchartrain stationery. The letter reads: Mr. William D. Purdy At home Dear "Bill". Some think that in these modern days of hustle and bustle that little times is left for sentiment, and that perhaps sentiment has died out among business associates. We are glad to say that such is not the case in those with whom you have been associated during your long period of service at the Pontchartrain Hotel. In leaving the Pontchartrain you are breaking ties which you perhaps did not suspect existed. We assure you that they do exist--friendship, love, and esteem, and in token of our expression of these sentiments, we ask you to accept these gifts. Think of use once in a while when you use them, and be assured that they are only a small token of our feelings as such feelings cannot be made tangible. We all wish you success in your new connection, and know that wherever you are, or with whom you are associated, you will command the same feelings of respect in which you have always been held by us. Wishing you good health, long life, and continued prosperity, we are saying au revoir, Your sincere friends
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the porch of the Country Club of Detroit in Grosse Pointe Farms. Many chairs and potted plants are visible, with some people in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 30, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Partial half-folded handwritten letter written presumably by Dora Wright, daughter of Stevens T. Mason and Julia Elizabeth [Phelps] Mason, addressed to "my dear husband," with the address 334 West 124th Avenue, New York, concerning several inherited items, including an underlined section about a silver service set. The letter is printed on beige stationery with a black border indicating mourning. Only the top portion of the second half of the letter remains. The letter reads: 334 W. 124th A-. Oct. 16th '89 My dear husband-, Annie & Eleanor wake so late that I have taken to writing in bed as I do not like to wait for my breakfast after I am dressed, and I can not sleep later then 7 o'clk so excuse pencil. We are going to Ohio [?] various things mother left and did [?] in that paper. The old dinner service of gill and white china which came from Paris in 1816. Grandpa Phelps bought it. Of course it is such budernful[?] some of the larger pieces are left. Then also some plated silver is to be divided. You may remember brother left you that silver goblet[?] which is [?] Phelps gave to father . I did not - and it to you as I considered it belonged to father but it is yours. […] Laid up in heave I wish you could write to Walden. He […]
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "S.S. Virginia, Outboard Profile." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a starboard side exterior profile view of the proposed steamship. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated March 24, 1907. The plan number is shown as "3215."
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black and white souvenir folder with a decorative border. The 16 images depicted in the fold-out are Detroit River & Detroit from Windsor; I.O.O.F. Temple, Wyandotte Street; Post Office; Public Library; Windsor & Detroit Ferry "Promise"; Ouellette Ave. looking South; Ouellette Ave. looking North; Central Methodist Church, Ouellette Ave.; Sandwich St. looking West; First Baptist Church, Windsor Ave; Ouellette Ave. looking South; Ferry Landing; Hotel-Dieu Hospital; London St. looking West; City Hall; and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Dated Jul 5, 1920.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Page from the November 4, 1916 issue of the Detroit Saturday Night. One side of the page includes headline reading "Detroit Saloons are Loyal to Marx" and fifteen photographs of business with signs and advertisements supporting Oscar Bruno Marx for mayor of the City of Detroit. The opposite side of the page includes headline reading "The Thrilling Michigan-Syracuse Football Battle" and six photographs of a football game between the University of Michigan and Syracuse University on October 28, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Political History
- Description:
- Ledger sheet tracking how complete, expressed in a percentage, each of the sixty Eagle Boats are, along with listings of labor, salary, and material costs for each boat.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Bill to Mr. J. E. Emerson from the Natural Gas Fitting and Supply Company in the amount of $35.40, dated August 3, 1891. The sales form text is printed in dark blue ink on white paper. Sale details are handwritten in dark brown ink.
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Wayne Hotel Pavilion from a park on the riverfront with a fountain and bench in the foreground, and a ship is docked near the Pavilion. Postmarked Aug 24, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- This stained and slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 1-page letter that was written by Charles H. Jacobs who was the Chairman of the fund and also the Vice President and Managing Director of the Buhl Stamping Company. A handwritten note along the left edge shows "From Mr. Charles Jacobs." The center area of the envelope shows the typewritten title, "The Detroit High School Scholarship Fund. What it will have accomplished and what its resources will be in the year 2000 A.D., By Charles H. Jacobs, Chairman."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Complimentary Detroit, Lansing, and Northern Railroad pass issued to Adda R. Cavell in 1885. The pass is numbered "2," and is signed by the line's general manager John B. Mulliken. The card is printed in dark green on light green paper with an engraving of the Michigan State Capitol in the upper left. A map of rail routes through Michigan is printed on the verso, however it has been obscured by remnants of a paper to which the card was mounted.
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Transportation
- Description:
- Program from a debate contest between E. R. Dean (Webster) and L. S. Young (Adelphi) held May 18, 1889 at the University of Michigan University Hall. Ann Arbor Courier Print.
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Education
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Knights of Columbus Hall on Woodward Avenue. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 19, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- November 1918 issue of the Eastern High School student magazine containing fiction, poetry, essays, editorials, jokes and school news. The cover is blue with the title and the schools coat of arms printed in red, dark blue, and black.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Education
- Description:
- 17 page booklet bound in a grey paper cover with purple print containing the "Annual Report of the Social Service Director, 1915," "Treasurer's Report of Social Service Department, 1915," and "Report on the Ways and Means Committee of the Babies Convalescent Home, detailing the status of patients, expenditures, outings, and donations to the Children's Free Hospital.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Medical/Dental/Pharmaceutical
- Description:
- Two-sided trade card printed on beige cardstock advertising the treatment of "chronic, nervous, complicated diseases of men and woman," such as "blood disorders, skin diseases, rheumatism, ulcers, and problems of liver, stomach, heart, bowels, bladder, lungs, and kidneys at the Griswold Medical Office at 1260 Griswold Street. A schedule for the 1923 Detroit Tigers season is printed on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Medical/Dental/Pharmaceutical
- Description:
- Black and white postcard showing an elevated view of City Hall and the Majestic Building from the Pontchartrain Hotel. Above the City Hall entrance is a large "WELCOME" sign.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "Sweet Little Caraboo", words by Edward Laska, music by Thos. W. Kelly, published by Whitney-Warner Publishing Co. Cover illustration by Starmer.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- One accounting report for "Messrs.[?] Richmond & Backus." The report is handwritten in black ink on a sheet of white linen ledger paper that has light blue lines and columns. It lists dates, items, and costs and is signed near the lower right corner: "Rec. Payt., B. Vernor, --. J. Vernier." A two-cent U.S. Internal Revenue stamp has been affixed to the lower left corner of the page and is dated "Aug. 24, 1870," in black handwritten text. The stamp features a red and white engraved design with a bust of George Washington at the center.
- Date Issued:
- 1870-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Dossin's invoice for empty containers shipped to the Valentin Blatz Brewing Company, dated August 6, 1923. "Onood" is handwritten beside each entry in the fields intended for prices. "Make Checks Payable, E.J. Dossin, High Grade Food Products and Carbonated Beverages," is printed in the invoice's header, and "Dossin's Pure Horse Radish is Grated Fresh Every Day," is printed on the verso beneath the space for listing returns.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- One map entitled "Road Map of Oakland County Showing Proposed Construction Under Bond Issue." The color map shows the names of cities, towns, and townships throughout the county as well as existing and proposed roads. Section numbers are also shown for each township. The map indicates various roads that were to be built as part of a "Two Mill Tax (1916)" and a separate primary and secondary bond issue. The names of Road Commission officials are listed at the top of the map: "John A. Adams, Thomas Lytle, Robert Garner" and "M. DeGlopper, Eng'r.; F. B. Babcock, Clerk; S. C. Rogers, Deputy Clerk."
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "Where That Rag Time River Flows", by J. R. Shannon, published by Grinnell Bros. The Tierney Four are featured on the cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Handwritten letter from Theodore H. Eaton (on his letterhead) to Charles C. Trowbridge, dated March 7, 1864. The linen paper is light blue with lines, is folded in half, and has no watermark. There is a small embossed shield emblem in the upper left corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1864-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail