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- Description:
- Handwritten note written on "Executive Mansion, Washington" stationery on behalf of President William McKinley and Ida Saxton McKinley, inviting Secretary of War Russell Alger and Annette Alger to attend a concert. The note reads, "The President and Mrs. McKinley request the pleasures of the company of Secretary and Mrs. Alger, and the ladies of their household, at half past eight o'clock this evening. Concert by the Mexican Band. Monday, May 10th, 1897."
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Envelope and invitation to a Thanksgiving dinner written and sent by William Woodbridge to Dr. L. Abbot of Detroit. The invitation is handwritten on the verso of William Woodbridge's calling card. The note reads: Springwells Nov. 23 1852 D-Sir, Will you join us in a family dinner on Thanksgiving Day? We dine at one o clk P.M. Yours Truely Wm. Woodbridge. Doc L. Abbott.
- Date Issued:
- 1852-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Invitation to the grand opening of the Masonic Temple on Lafayette Boulevard and First Street on November 26, 1896; front has a picture of the building; inside are the names of those serving on various committees
- Date Issued:
- 1896-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Gatefold invitation to the Fifth Annual Fireman's Ball held by the Ex-Members Detroit Steam Fire Department at the Light Guard Armory on Monday, April 16, 1900, featuring music by the Metropolitan Band. Committee members are listed on the left flap, information about the event is in the central panel, and a lithograph of a horse-drawn fire engine is on the right flap. The invitation is printed in red on light-green paper.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Invitation card sent on behalf of President William McKinley and Ida Saxton McKinley to the secretary of war, Russell A. Alger, and Annette Alger for dinner on January 4, 1899. The card reads, "The President and Mrs. McKinley request the pleasures of the company of the Secretary of War and Mrs. Alger at dinner on Wednesday evening January 4th, at eight o'clock, 1899." A gold embossed eagle seal is at the top of the card.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Invitation card to the First Annual Fireman's Ball held by the Association of Ex-Members Detroit Steam Fire Department at the Light Guard Armory (noted in the invite as formerly being Fireman's Hall), on Friday, February 14, 1896, printed in red on pink. A green illustration of a horse-drawn fire engine serves as the background. It has been embossed with both a notary public seal, and one consisting of a loop of fire hose encircling a ladder, and a crossed hook, ax, and bugles. The ticket price is listed as $1.
- Date Issued:
- 1896-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Invitation printed on cardstock which reads: It is proposed to organize in connection with Harper Hospital, a training school for nurses, as a memorial of the late Dr. Farrand. To further this project, a meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Brush, 412, Jeff. Ave on Monday Evening, April 3rd 1883 at 8:00. Your attendance is respectfully invited Geo. D. Baker Chairman Financial Committee
- Date Issued:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Half-folded invitation to a pair of events celebrating George Washington's birthday consisting of an oration given by Rev. Henry Neill at Firemen's Hall, followed by a ball at the Russell House as a benefit for the Ladies' Mount Vernon Association. Details on the events are printed in script on the front. A handwritten message, presumably addressed to Benjamin F. H. Witherell, president of the State Historical Society, is contained within: The Historical Society are respectfully invited to join the procession at 1 1/2 o'clock PM at the Russell House. W.B. Howe, Chairman of [?] "Washington's Birthday 1859," is handwritten on the verso so that it would appear on top when the invitation was folded into sixths.
- Date Issued:
- 1859-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Invitation card for the Memorial Exercises in honor of Russell A. Alger at the Hall of Representatives, Lansing, MI. April 10, 1907, sent on behalf of the Legislature of the State of Michigan. The Seal of the State of Michigan is printed at the top.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
