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- One Detroit Common Council resolution issued to honor the life and achievements of American journalist, Horace Greeley, who had recently died (November 29, 1872). The resolution was printed as a memorial certificate in "Old English" style text on white paper. It has a decorative border with the initials, "HG," at the top and the red, embossed seal of the City in the lower left corner. The certificate was signed by the Mayor, H [Hugh] Moffat, and members of the Board of Aldermen in the lower right corner area of the sheet.
- Date Issued:
- 1872-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One "Certificate of Admission to the Detroit High Schools." It is printed in "Old English" and cursive style text on white paper and also includes a decorative engraved design at the top and along the border. The certificate was issued by Saint Casimir's School and certified that "Albert C. Heyza has satisfactorily completed the Course of Study prescribed for the Eighth Grade of the St. Casimir's School and passed the regular examination for Admission to the High School." The certificate was signed by "Rev. Edward S. Maisel" and was dated June 22, 1924. A gold-colored embossed seal with a yellow/green ribbon is located in the lower left corner of the certificate. Small printed text near the lower border notes "Felician Sisters, Teachers," and also shows "20A: W. M. Welch, Diploma House, Chicago."
- Date Issued:
- 1924-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate establishing a Commandery of the Naval and Military Order of the Spanish-American War in Michigan. The text of the certificate is as follows: "To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting Be it known that Companions Henry M. Duffield, Allen B. Wallower, Stephen Y. Seyburn, Cyrus E. Lothrop, Stratharn Henrie, Charles A. Coolidge, C.B.G. de Mancrede, Trueman H. Newberry, F.D. Standish, Walter R. Parker, Daniel Wells, E.L. Hamilton, Gilmore G. Scranton, J.T. Knox, Clement F. Kross. are hereby authorized and empowered to organize and establish and Commandery of the Order in the State of Michigan, to be known as The Michigan Commandery of the Naval and Military Order of the Spanish-American War. Witness the hand of the Commander-in-Chief and the seal of the Order attested by the Recorder-in-Chief, this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and eight and of the Order the tenth. Attest Charles Dick Commander-in-Chief Frank Keck Recorder-in-Chief" The certificate is affixed with a gold seal of the Order on the bottom left. The seal is backed by a ribbon with blue, white, red, and yellow vertical stripes.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate of ownership of a plot of land in Elmwood Cemetery by Medgley Rich and Holland Rich. Dated April 19, 1867
- Date Issued:
- 1867-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate appointing Charles C. Trowbridge to the position of Regent of the University of Michigan, dates July 12th, 1839. The document is signed by Stevens T. Mason, Governor, and Randolph Manning, Secretary of State, of the State of Michigan. The text of the certificate is as follows: "Stevens T. Mason, Governor in and Over the State of Michigan: To al who shall see these presents---Greeting: Know Ye, That, reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity and ability of Charles C. Trowbridge I do hereby, in the name, and by the authority, of the People of the State of Michigan, Appoint him Regent of the University of Michigan And I do hereby authorize and empower him to execute and fulfill the duties of that office according to law: To have and to hold, the said office, with all the Rights, Privileges, and Emoluments thereunto belonging, until the end of the next Session of the Legislature, unless the Governor of the State for the time being, should sooner revoke and determine this Commission. In Testimony Whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at Detroit, this twelfth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine and of the Independence of the United States of America, the sixty fourth. By the Governor, S.T. Mason. Randolph Manning Secretary of State."
- Date Issued:
- 1839-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate, mounted on linen, conferring upon Russell A. Alger the rank of Brigadier General, issued on April 9th, 1866. The certificate is signed by President of the United States Andrew Johnson and by United States Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, and is stamped with the seal of the United States Office of War on the upper left. The full text of the certificate is as follows: "The President of the United States of America To all who shall see these presents greeting: Know ye, That I do hereby confer on Russell A. Alger of the U.S. Volunteers, in the service of the United States by and with the advice and consent of the Senate the rank of Brigadier General by brevet, in said service, to rank as such from the Eleventh day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Sixty-five, for gallant and meritorious service during the war. And I do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under his command to obey and respect him accordingly and he is to observe and follow such orders and directions, from time to time, as he shall receive from me, or the future President of the United States of America, and other Officers set over him, according to law, and the rules and discipline of war. This commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the President of the United States for the time being. Given under my hand at the City of Washington, this ninth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Sixty-six and in the Ninetieth year of the Independence of the United States. By the President. Andrew Johnson Edwin M. Stanton Secretary of War" The certificate also contains hand written text, in red ink, located on the top right corner. The text is as follows: "Recorded volume 4 page 82 Adjutant General's office April 9, 1866 E.D. Townsend Asst. Adjt. Genl."
- Date Issued:
- 1866-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate issued to T.A. Woods for donating to the Hazen S. Pingree Monument. The certificate reads: Hon. Hazen S. Pingree Memorial. Detroit, Michigan, June 18, 1901. This is to certify that T.A. Woods is a contributor to the Hon. Hazen S. Pingree Memorial Statue, and the name of the contributor will be deposited within the pedestal of said statue. Carl E. Schmidt, Chairman Memorial Committee. Darius D. Thorp, Chairman Finance Committee.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate appointing Edward Edgar Hartwick Captain of Company B, First Independent Battalion, Michigan National Guard, issued on April 5, 1901. The text of the certificate is as follows: "State of Michigan Military Department Aaron T. Bliss Governor and Commander in Chief To all who shall see these Presents, Greeting: Know Ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Valor, Ability and Fidelity of Edward E. Hartwick In the Name and by the Authority of the People of the State of Michigan, I do hereby appoint him Captain Company B, First Independent Battalion Michigan National Guard to rank as such from the Twentieth day of February 1901. He is therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duties of such Office by doing and performing all things thereunto belonging AND I DO STRICTLY CHARGE AND REQUIRE all Officers and Soldiers under his command to be obedient to his orders. And he is to observe and follow such orders and directions from time to time as he shall receive from the COMMANDER IN CHIEF, the General or other Superior Officers, set over him according to the rules and discipline governing the Michigan National Guard. This Commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the Governor of the State of Michigan. In Testimony Whereof, I have caused these Patent and the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed. Given under my Hand at Lansing, this Fifth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and one. By the Governor A.T. Bliss. Charles S. Pierce, Dep'y Secretary of State George H. Brown, Adjutant General" The certificate is affixed with the gold seal of the State of Michigan on the bottom left.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate, printed on paper and mounted on a paper backing, appointing Charles C. Trowbridge to the position of Regent of the University of Michigan, issued February 4th, 1840. The certificate is signed by William Woodbridge, Governor, and Thomas Rowland, Secretary of State, of Michigan. The text of the certificate is as follows: "William Woodbridge Governor in and over the State of Michigan: To all who shall see these presents - Greeting: Know Ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity and ability of Charles C. Trowbridge I have, in the name, and by the authority of the People of the State of Michigan, nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, DO APPOINT him, Regent of the University of Michigan in the place of John Norrell resigned. AND I DO HEREBY AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER him to execute and fulfil the duties of that office according to law. To have and to hold, the said office, with all the Rights, Privileges and Emoluments thereunto belonging, for the residue of the term of four years, for which the said John Norrell was appointed, which term will expire on the ninth day of March 1842. In Testimony Whereof, I have caused these letters to be made patents and the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at the City of Detroit, this fourth day of February in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty and of the Independence of the United States of America, the sixty-fourth. By the Governor, William Woodbridge Thomas Rowland Secretary of State."
- Date Issued:
- 1840-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate, mounted on linen, appointing Russell A. Alger to the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic in 1889. The certificate is stamped with the seal of the Grand Army of the Republic on the lower left. The text of the certificate is as follows: "To whom it may concern Greeting: This Certifies that at the Twenty Third Annual National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, held at Milwaukee Wisconsin on the Twenty-Eighth day of August 1889 Comrade R.A. Alger of Detroit Michigan was elected Commander-in-Chief of the National Encampment, to serve as such for one year from said date and until his successor is duly installed and he is hereby authorized and empowered to enter upon and perform the duties of said office in accordance with the Rules & Regulations of the Grand Army of the Republic. Dates at the Headquarters of the National Encampment G.A.R. at Milwaukee Wis. on the 28th day of August 1889. Eugene F. Weigel Adjutant General. Wm. Warner Commander in Chief."
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate admitting Walter David Kring into the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America on June 4th, 1920. The certificate reads as follows: "The Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine For North America To All True and Faithful Nobles of the Mystic Shrine: Know Ye that the Worthy Noble Walter David Kring who hath signed his Name in the margin hereof, was regularly Received, Admitted and Constituted A Noble of the Mystic Shrine in Moslem Temple of Detroit, Mich on the 4th day of June 1920, and that he is duly Enrolled as such upon the Records of the Order. In Testimony Whereof We have hereunto subscribed our Names, and affixed the Seal of The Imperial Council for North America." The names and signatures of Walter David Kring, the Imperial Recorder, Imperial Potentate, and Recorder are inscribed and a gold seal of the Moslem Temple is affixed at bottom.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- A certificate stating that Kimmie Palmer, a Detroit Public Schools student, has been vaccinated against smallpox by her physician, E.L. Shurly, as required by the Board of Education. The document has also been signed by her teacher. The certificate has been mounted on linen.
- Date Issued:
- 1877-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One certificate. The certificate is handwritten in black ink on heavy paper and was issued as a resolution by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the City of Detroit to commemorate the untimely death of "Robert W. Nash, Steersman of Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, who had been a valued member of this Department since March 8th 1880, died on Sunday Sept. 17th 1882." The certificate is dated "Sept. 18th 1882" and is signed at the bottom by "James E. Tryon, Secretary. R. W. Gillett, Jerome Croul, B. Vernor, Commissioners."
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate, on board, from the Supreme Court of the State of Michigan, certifying Henry L. Lyster as an Attorney and Counselor at Law and a Solicitor and Counselor in Chancery in 1896. The text of the certificate reads as follows: "Supreme Court of the State of Michigan To all Persons Unto Whom these Presents shall come, Greeting: Be it Known, that as appears by the files and records of this Court Henry L. Lyster is an Attorney and Counsellor at Law, and Solicitor and Counsellor in Chancery, in this Court, and in all other Courts of law and equity in this State, duly licensed and allowed as such, on the 24th day of June 1896. In Testimony Whereof, the Chief Justice of said Court hath hereunto set his hand, and caused these presents to be attested by the Seal of said Court at the City of Lansing, this 25th day of June in the year One Thousand eight hundred and ninety six. Attest: Charles C. Hopkins Clerk. Charles D. Long Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Michigan." The certificate is signed by Charles C. Hopkins and Charles D. Long. The golden seal of the Supreme Court of Michigan is affixed to the bottom left.
- Date Issued:
- 1896-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate, mounted on linen, issued by the Michigan State Board of Pharmacy on July 1, 1921, declaring that Andrew P. Young is a registered pharmacist. The certificate is signed by board president James E. Way, Jacob C. Dykema, Oscar G. Yoreuflo, Muskegon Secretary Charles S. Koon, and J.A. Skinner. A gold state of Michigan seal has been affixed to the lower left corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate certifying Edward Edgar Hartwick as a Prince of the Royal Secret in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, issued Decemebr 10, 1908. The text of the certificate is as follows: "For the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of American sitting at its Grand East, Boston, Massachusetts. This is to certify that Brother Edward Edgar Hartwick who has signed his name in the margins hereof is a Prince of the Royal Secret, 32°, and as such is regularly affiliated in our Consistory in the Valley of Detroit in the State of Michigan and is hereby recommended to the protection and fraternal consideration of all members of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite throughout the world. Deus Meumque Jus." The certificate is signed on the bottom by four officers of the Rite, including the Commander-in-Chief and the Secretary. It is signed by Edward Edgar Hartwick on the left side. The certificate is embossed with the seal of the Michigan Sovereign Consistory on the top left.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate; "This Certifies that George L. Winckler is an Active Member of the Detroit Light Infantry." Signed by Ralph Phelps Jr, President, and Harry S. Starkey, Secretary. Dated February 3rd 1886. Printed by the Calvert Lith. Co. Detroit. The certificate features full color illustrations showing soldiers sitting, standing, and marching at an encampment.
- Date Issued:
- 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Graduation certificate from the Detroit Teachers College, issued on June 15, 1922 to Jessie C. MacBain.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This 3-page certificate was typewritten in blue ink on slightly yellowed paper that lists the names of the writers whose letters were sealed in the century box (time capsule) at midnight on December 31, 1900. The subject for each writer is listed next to his/her name. The first page is printed with the letterhead of the Executive Office (Mayor's Office) at the top and the pages show a watermark that consists of a shield and crown emblem with the words, "Pure Linen Stock." The three pages are bound at the top with three brass grommets. On the last page, the certificate has been signed by the Mayor's Secretary, Clarence A. Cotton, and also sealed with a gold-colored embossed foil seal.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate appointing Charles G. Hampton of Detroit as Aide-de-Camp in the Grand Army of the Republic, dated October 8th, 1883 and signed by Robert Burns Beath, Commander in Chief, in Philadelphia. The certificate is affixed with the gold seal of the Grand Army of the Republic on the bottom left.
- Date Issued:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society