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9441. A small piece of wood from Lewis Cass' home, inscribed with writing that details the history of the house, mounted on a newspaper clipping, entitled "The Oldest Building in Detroit About to Disappear: The Breaking Up of the Old Cass Homestead on Larned Street," dated August 30, 1882

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A small piece of wood from Lewis Cass' home, inscribed with writing that details the history of the house, mounted on a newspaper clipping, entitled "The Oldest Building in Detroit About to Disappear: The Breaking Up of the Old Cass Homestead on Larned Street," dated August 30, 1882.
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1884-01-01T00:00:00Z
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9442. Detroit

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One advertisement poster entitled "Detroit." The multicolor poster consists of a collage of Detroit scenes including parks, notable businesses, cultural institutions, historic buildings, and civic events. Small printed text along the lower left edge of the collage shows "This is a photo editorial about the City of Detroit, Michigan. Copyright 1979 by J & E Products, 15840 Wick Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101. All Rights Reserved."
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1979-01-01T00:00:00Z
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9443. Black and white photographic print depicting a Walker & Co. billboard displaying an advertisement for Finsterwald's

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Black and white photographic print depicting a Walker & Co. billboard displaying an advertisement for Finsterwald's reading, "Fintex All Wool Overcoats, Made in Our Own Factory - Sold Direct to You, Finsterwald's, Monroe at Randolph". Dated 10-21-1925
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1925-01-01T00:00:00Z
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9444. Black and white photograph of a close-up of the Eagle Boat launch pit and elevators at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex

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Black and white photograph of a close-up of the Eagle Boat launch pit and elevators at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Wooden support beams are in place in the pit. Workers are present. U.S. Navy personnel observe from atop the launch platform. Excavation has not yet started from the launch pit to the Rouge River. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22608-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
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1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
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9445. Western High School, Detroit, Mich.

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Color postcard depicting Western High School from Scotten Street, with a crowd of people standing at the entrance. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 24, 1910.
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1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
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9446. Detroit Radio News, Vol. 1, No. 8

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Cover and first page of the Saturday, October 30, 1920 edition of the Detroit Radio News published by the Detroit Radio Association containing news relating to Detroit-area amateur radio enthusiasts, including the results of the club election, an article on the newsletter's success, an essay looking back at the earlier days of the hobby, and a humorous essay.
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1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
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9447. Detroit Illustrated

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One folio series entitled, "Detroit Illustrated," that was published in 14 parts by H. R. Page & Company of Chicago. This folio, Part Three, has a gray/green paper cover that is printed in brown text. There are six interior pages which include sepia-toned photographic images that are entitled as follows: Belle Isle Light House Utopia Building Scene in Grand Circus Park Residence of Clement Lafferty Most Holy Trinity Church and Residence of James Savage, Pastor Terrace [of] Dr. H. McGregor Willson Peterboro Street Residence [of] James McMillan
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1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
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9448. Engine Co. 3

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Hardcover journal of the activities of Engine Company No. 3, recording alarms, fires, orders, and other events spanning March 16, 1906 to August 19, 1906. It appears to have been written by several people. The book is bound in a stained dark green cover with red corners. "Engine Co. 3." is handwritten on the cover.
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1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
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9449. Bill of Fares, 1892

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Composition notebook containing the handwritten daily menus of the Detroit Club served between January 1st and March 31st, 1892. Henry Ulrich Brunner is noted as the chef on the first page. Breakfasts are listed daily. Dinners are served every day except Sunday. Free lunches are provided on Saturdays. The notebook has a brown cardstock cover, and red cloth over the spine.
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1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
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9450. Cubanola (Spanish Love Serenade)

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Sheet music for the song "Cubanola (Spanish Love Serenade)", by H. B. Blanke, published by the Whitney-Warner Publishing Co.
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1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
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