Detroit Historical Society
12642 items
- Description:
- One book entitled "The Soldier's Hand-Book; for the Use of the Enlisted Men of the Army." The softcover book has a black leather cover that is stamped in gold-colored text that shows "Soldier's Hand Book, U.S.A., Revised." A label on the left side of the front cover shows the name, "Fischer." The book contains 79 pages of printed text on white paper that list Army rules and regulations and laws relating to military service. It was published under the direction of the Adjutant General of the Army in Washington, D.C., in 1893. Handwritten text in the back of the book indicated that it belonged to John Fischer, Band Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, Fort Wayne, Detroit. He enlisted at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on February 7, 1895. Additional handwritten text gives a brief history of his military service and an accounting of clothing received. A small, accordion-style pouch is included in the inside back cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photograph, printed on a postcard, showing a rear left side view of a Stout Batwing inside a Motor Products Corporation building. An automobile is also shown in the background to the left.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the a stern view of a Ford Eagle Boat hull under construction within Building B of the company's River Rouge development. In the background, a more complete boat is visible. Both boats are in stocks with bracing. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22310-6-5-18. "(1),'s is written above that number. Photo mounted on a linen backing with flap on left side with holes for binding.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Pocket-sized ledger book recording transactions made in 1898 and 1899. The transactions appear to be of a personal nature including lunch and travel expenses. The J.L. Hudson Company appears frequently as well. The ledger also records several events, including the death of Daniel Scotten on March 3, 1899. Records begin at both the beginning and end of the book, with many of the pages in between left unused. The ledge is bound in an unmarked reddish brown leather cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Three dollar bill issued by the Bank of Macomb County. The bill is numbered 1581, dated April 5, 1858, and signed by bank cashier R.E. Graves and President H.C. Kibbe. The bill is printed on the recto with engraved images of a woman in classical dress holding a sickle and seated beside a bundle of harvested wheat, a plow, and livestock; a seated Native American holding a rifle, a Native American paddling a canoe, and a cow all credited to Rawdon, Wright, Haten, and Edson of New York. The verso is printed only with the text, "Three," backwards.
- Date Issued:
- 1858-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Typewritten letter on Pingree Company stationery from John B. Howarth to Frances A. Pingree, dated December 8, 1903 concerning two matters of Mrs. Pingree's personal fiances--her dealing with the Harrison Granite Company for the construction of her mausoleum, and the insurance on her property. The letter reads: Dec. 8, 1903. Mrs. H. S. Pingree, 1020 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. Dear Mrs. Pingree: I am returning the letter from Harrison Granite Co. with their statement enclosed, together with copy of our reply. You will find enclosed your bank-book and a few blank checks. The insurance on your property is distributed as follows: $30,000 on the house; $3,000 on the barn; $35,000 on contents of house; $2,500 on contents of barn. Total $ 70,500. If you would like these amounts changed please let me know. It strikes me that the insurance is ample. The rate is $4.65 per $1,000 for three years. Sincerely yours, John B. Howarth
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Fort Wayne and Elmwood Railway Company stock certificate number 216 for five shares issued to Henry Cohen on September 13, 1871. The certificate was printed by the Calvert Lithographing Company and includes an illustration of a horse-drawn streetcar traveling along a street, and the seal of the State of Michigan. The certificate is signed by the company's president Frederick Buhl, and its secretary James S. Stridiron. The certificate also has vertical handwriting signed by Stridiron canceling the stock dated December 10, 1873. The form includes a form filed in with the stock's details along the left side, and a form filled in with information about the stock's transfer to E.L. Hineman on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1871-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photograph, printed on a postcard, showing a front end view of a Stout Batwing inside a Motors Products Corporation building. The photograph was taken from the Batwing's front right.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photo of a horse-drawn, steam-powered fire engine in operation. Two firemen appear to be monitoring the engine while a boy and girl stand nearby. Small clouds of smoke and steam can be seen near the engine. Houses and wood utitlity poles are visible in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Hugo Hill trade card with a lithograph of a framed image of a volcanic eruption in front of a bouquet of flowers on the recto. The recto is printed with the text: Spring 1882 Compliments of Hugo Hill 169 Woodward Ave. Detroit, Mich.
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society