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6071. Program booklet for performances of "The 'Widow' Shannon," by the Bonstelle Company at the Garrick Theatre beginning the week of July 9, 1923; color cover with illustration of a woman in period dress with two servants framed by an oval; in small oval underneath "Arriving at the play in the time of David Garrick"; "Direction of Lee and J

Description:
Program booklet for performances of "The 'Widow' Shannon," by the Bonstelle Company at the Garrick Theatre beginning the week of July 9, 1923; color cover with illustration of a woman in period dress with two servants framed by an oval; in small oval underneath "Arriving at the play in the time of David Garrick"; "Direction of Lee and J.J. Shubert;" back cover: advertisement for "The Brunswick Shop"; illustration of storefront with illustration of large record behind "The Shop with a Record behind it"; Printed by the Theatre Program Company.
Date Issued:
1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Theatre/Theater

6072. Oriental Hotel, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting the Oriental Hotel on Library Avenue with an automobile parked in front. Signs read, "Staeb's Electric Baths", "Buffet", "Oriental Hotel, Turkish Russian Baths, George Fulwell, Proprietor". Printed on verso: Oriental Hotel, Fire Proff European Plan. 60-64 Library Avenue, One Block East of Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 100 Rooms $1.25 to $2.00. Grill and Buffet in Connection. Turkish, Russian and Electric Baths. George Fulwell, Proprietor. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 2, 1916.
Date Issued:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

6073. One post office return receipt

Description:
One post office return receipt. The receipt is printed in black text on pale red paper and has several blank sections that have been completed in handwritten ink text. The sender was "Henry Maybury, Port Tampa City, Florida." The receiver was "Hon. William C. Maybury, Detroit, Mich." The receipt is dated March 9, 1894.
Date Issued:
1894-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Biographical

6074. Forty-Four Years of History Were Written in the Picturesque Old Editorial Rooms

Description:
Color print of a pastel drawing of an editorial room at the Detroit News offices in the 1800s. The image is signed on the bottom left with the initials "JSB."
Date Issued:
1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
General History

6075. Elk's Temple, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Postcard. Color illustration of the Elks Temple and adjacent buildings on Monroe Street. Visible business signs include "L. Friedman, Optician", "Rall's Chocolate Shop", "Louis S. Simon", "Temple Barber Shop" and "Thiry'". A car is parked on the street. Printed on the verso, "The Elks' Temple. Monroe Avenue is one of the many handsome buildings to be found in the busy thoroughfare. It is nine stories in height, the seven lower floors being used for business and office purposes, while the remaining two floors are given over entirely to lodge rooms, which are commodious and very artistically decorated." Postmarked Aug. 27, 1913.
Date Issued:
1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

6076. Order of Exercises in the College of Medicine and Surgery, First Semester, 1884-5.

Description:
Single-sided schedule showing days and times for exercises at the University of Michigan's College of Medicine and Surgery. The schedule is divided into sections for freshmen, juniors, and seniors, and courses are held Monday through Saturday from 9:30 to 5. Pathology and practice, surgical anatomy, ophthalmology, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, and sanitary science are offered for seniors. Juniors are instructed in pathology and practice, descriptive anatomy, ophthalmology, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, materia medica, chemistry, physiology, practical anatomy, a chemical laboratory, and a histological laboratory. Freshmen take descriptive anatomy, materia medica, chemistry, physiology, histology, chemical physiology, practical anatomy, a chemical laboratory, and a histological laboratory.
Date Issued:
1884-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Medical/Dental/Pharmaceutical

6077. "The Awakening"--World's Greatest Outdoor Spectacle

Description:
Sepia-toned photo postcard from a souvenir set from the 1923 water ballet and circus performance, "The Awakening," depicting the performance's set at Shadukiam Grotto Stadium at West Davison Ave and Dexter Boulevard. "'The Awakening' presented by Shadukiam Grotto, Detroit, 1923. 17420 chair seats, 1000 participants--water stunts, circus acts, ballets, fireworks. Conceived and managed by N.C. Chapman. Photo by MacGregor & Vallin," is printed on the verso. The set of three cards were housed in a beige paper envelope with "The Awakening 1923, Photographic Mailing Cards, Price $1.00 Per Set," printed on them, and "Ruth McMeans, 326 El Cerrito, Piedmont, Calif." handwritten on them.
Date Issued:
1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Theatre/Theater

6078. List No. 1, Campaign Supplies Made by E. A. Armstrong

Description:
One advertisement sheet entitled "List No. 1, Campaign Supplies Made by E. A. Armstrong." The sheet is printed in black text on white paper on both sides and also shows colored drawings of various hats, helmets, coats, capes, and belts that were available for sale. The company was located at "261 and 263 Woodward Ave." and "114 and 116 Washington Avenue, Detroit, Mich." The items were intended for use at political and military conventions.
Date Issued:
1888-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Business/Stores/Retail

6079. Sight Seeing Auto Car on Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting a sightseeing bus full of people on Belle Isle near the Detroit River shore. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 17, 1909.
Date Issued:
1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

6080. Patience and Impatience

Description:
Trade card from the Michigan Stove Company advertising Garland Stoves and Ranges. A lithograph on the recto depicts an elderly woman in a bonnet running a comb through the hair of a red-haired girl that is sitting on her lap. The card's title, "Patience and Impatience," is printed across the bottom of the recto. The Garland Stoves and Ranges logo is featured in the upper left corner of the recto. An advertisement for Garland Stoves and Ranges, stressing the importance of buying genuine Garland products, is on the verso. Written at the bottom of the verso is the name "Eliza."
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Business/Stores/Retail