This 1-page letter was handwritten in black ink on slightly yellowed paper by Edward F

Description:

This 1-page letter was handwritten in black ink on slightly yellowed paper by Edward F. Marschner who was the president of the Detroit Board of Education. The paper is printed with light red lines and shows the letterhead of the Board of Education of the City of Detroit as well as the names of officers. It also has the watermark, "English Bond." The text of the letter has been transcribed as follows: "Detroit, Mich. December 31st 1900 I was born in the City of Detroit, at the northeast corner of Lafayette and Dequindre Streets April 16th 1857. Was married at Milwaukee, Wis. in 1880 to Miss Emelia Mayer who was born in New York City February 2nd 1862. We have three children: Edward P. Marschner - 19 years. Lillie F. Marschner - 18 years. Armin O. Marschner - 14 years I entered an apprenticeship to learn the trade of Lithographic Engraving with the Calvert Lithograph Company February 29th 1872 - have been employed with that firm since that date and am now a foreman of the Engraving Department. Ed. F. Marschner."

Date Issued:

1900-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Detroit Anniversaries

Subject Topic:

Calvert Lithographing Company, Detroit Board of Education, and 1901 Time Capsule

Subject Name:

Marschner, Edward F., Marschner, Edward P., Marschner, Lillie F., Marschner, Armin O., and Mayer, Emelia

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/3B96DA5D-DBA9-4413-AE15-673409212132