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- Certificate, mounted on linen, issued by the Board of Pharmacy of the State of Michigan on December 18, 1893, declaring that Henry Reinhold of Detroit has been recognized as a registered assistant pharmacist for 1894. The certificate is signed by organization president Ottmar Eberbach, Charles A. Bugber, James Vernor, George Gundrum, and Stanley E. Pauhill. A red seal of the state of Michigan is affixed to the lower left corner. The certificate also bears the mark of the Calvert Lithograph Company of Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One certificate. The certificate is printed in black ink on heavy paper and was issued as a resolution by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Detroit to commemorate the death of "Thomas A. Hendricks" who was "from the front rank of prominent men of this generation." The number, "104," is shown at the top of the certificate. In the lower right corner, the certificate has been dated December 5, 1885, and signed by "Alex. A. Langer, City Clerk." An embossed, gold-colored seal with ribbon has been affixed to the certificate in the lower left corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate, receiving Russell A. Alger as a Companion of the First Class of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, issued on November 5, 1884. The certificate contains the seal of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States on the lower left, and is signed by John P. Nicholson, Recorder-in-Chief, and Winfield Scott Hancock, Commander-in-Chief. The certificate is mounted on linen. The full text of the certificate is as follows: "The Commandery-in-Chief, To all to whom these Presents shall Come, Greeting: Know ye, That Russell Alexander Alger, Col. 5th Mich. Cav. Brev. Maj. Genl. U.S.N. Having been specially distinguished for faithful services in maintaining the honor, integrity and supremacy of the Government of the United States of America, was received as a Companion of the First Class of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, on the Fifth day of November Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and eighty-four through the Commandery of the State of Massachusetts. In Testimony Whereof, the names of the proper Officers and the Seal of the Order are hereunto affixed. Given at Philadelphia, this Fifth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-four and of the Independence of the United States of America the One hundred and ninth and of the Order the Twentieth. Attest: John P. Nicholson Recorder-in-Chief Winfield Hancock Commander-in-Chief"
- Date Issued:
- 1884-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate, mounted on board, constituting the General Henry M. Duffield Command No. 164 of the Spanish War Veterans. The certificate is signed at the top by ninety-two members of the Command and is signed at the bottom by William H. Hubbell, Commander-in-Chief, and L.C. Dyer, Adjutant General.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate appointing Edward Edgar Hartwick as a Noble of the Mystic Shrine in the Moslem Temple of Detroit, dated October 30, 1903. The text of the certificate is 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 Edward Edgar Hartwick 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 30th day of Oct. 1903 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 certificate is signed by the Imperial Recorder, the Imperial Potentate, and the Recorder of the Moslem Temple. The gold seal of the Moslem Temple of Detroit is affixed to the bottom center.
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Membership certificate, designed by the Calvert Lithographing Company, from the Michigan Soldiers' Monument Union, awarded to William Monroe by the Schools of Michigan in exchange for his donation of 10 cents toward the construction of the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. The design includes a central image of two women, three uniformed soldiers, and a dog mourning around a flag-draped casket. Battlefield scenes decorate the corners of the borders.
- Date Issued:
- 1866-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One certificate of gratitude. The certificate is handwritten in faded black ink on very yellowed heavy paper. An embossed seal of the "Eastern Michigan Asylum, Pontiac," and a red ribbon are attached near the lower left corner. The handwritten text of the certificate shows: "Eastern Michigan Asylum, Pontiac, December 28, 1891. At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Eastern Michigan Asylum held on the 28th day of December 1891, the following resolutions were offered by Trustee Baldwin: Resolved, that the thanks of the Board of Trustees of the Eastern Michigan Asylum be extended to the Fire Department of the City of Detroit for its prompt response to the call for aid at the calamitous fire of the 26th inst. [current month] and the alacrity with which an engine and a detachment of firemen were dispatched. Resolved, that we also extend to Captain Conklin and his men of Company 2 of the Detroit Fire Department sincere thanks for the earnest work, intrepidity, endurance, and skill manifested by them on the unfortunate occasion. Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be properly engrossed and presented to the Detroit Fire Department. Which resolutions were adopted unanimously. C. B. Burr, Secretary; W. G. Vinton, President."
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate entitled, "Guarantee Bond," from the Adolph Enggass Jewelry Co. of Detroit, Michigan, for a 14k gold watch (case #11132778 and works #4419567) that was sold to Mrs. Wellington Wells.
- Date Issued:
- 1924-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate appointing Charles Trowbridge to the position of Commissioner of Bail in and for the County of Wayne, signed by Lewis Cass, Governor, and William Woodbridge, Secretary, in 1821. The document is stamped with the great seal of the Michigan Territory. "Lewis Cass, Governor in and over the Territory of Michigan, To all to whome these Presents may come, Greeting: Know Ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity and ability of Charles C. Trowbridge Esquire I have appointed him a Commissioner of Bail in and for the County of Wayne and do hereby authorize and empower him to execute and fulfill the duties of that office according to the law: To have and to hold the said Office, with all the rights, privileges, and emoluments thereunto belonging, during the pleasure of the Governor of the said Territory, for the time being. In Testimony whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the Great Seal of the said Territory to be hereunto affixed. Given under my Hand, at Detroit, this Sixth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the Forty fifth. By the Governor: Lewis Cass William Woodbridge Secretary of Michigan Territory." The verso contains handwritten declarations from Charles Trowbridge and J.D. Dory, Justice of the Peace, reading as follows: "I Charles C. Trowbridge, having been appointed a Commissioner of Bail in and for the County of Wayne, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the duties of said Office. So help me God. Charles C. Trowbridge County of Wayne Be it remembered, that on the seventeenth day of January, One thousand eight hundred and twenty one, personally came before me the above named Charles C. Trowbridge, and took and subscribed the foregoing oath in my presence. J.D. Dory, Justice of the Peace, Wayne County."
- Date Issued:
- 1821-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate issued on February 26, 1846, by the Mayor, Recorder, and Aldermen of the City of Detroit, quitting a claim of land given to Peter J. Desnoyers, which was deeded on September 15, 1829, due to the fact that the deed described "by reason of erroneous courses and boundaries, a parcel of ground other than that intended." The certificate is signed by John R. Williams, Mayor of Detroit, E.A. Brush, Recorder, and ten Aldermen, among them J. Owen, F. Buhl, B. Wight, William Barclay, Benjamin B. Moore, Peter Desnoyers, Oliver M. Hyde, C.R. Desnoyers, and B. Woodworth.
- Date Issued:
- 1846-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Teaching certificate issued to Miss Sarah McEnhill by the Board of Education of the City of Detroit. Dated June 26th, 1876. Mounted on board.
- Date Issued:
- 1876-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Detroit Public Schools Department of Penmanship Instruction certificate awarded to Eric Rose, grade B6, on January 31, 1919. The certificate is printed with the signatures of Superintendent Charles E. Chadsey, and Supervisor of Penmanship J.E. Huchingson, and signed by Principal A.V. Hart. The certificate was printed by the Detroit Lithograph Company.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate of life membership to the South-Western State Normal School issued to David Parson, July 31, 1856.
- Date Issued:
- 1856-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate from the Joseph W. Selden, Deputy Secretary of State of the State of Michigan, dated September 17, 1895, declaring at the Articles of Association of the Springwells Volunteer Fire Department Company A were filed. The document is signed by Selden, bears a metallic stamp of the seal of the State of Michigan, and an engraving of the seal in the header. The certificate is mounted on linen.
- Date Issued:
- 1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Membership certificate, designed by the Calvert Lithographing Company, from the Michigan Soldiers' Monument Union, awarded to Emma Landon by the Schools of Michigan in exchange for his donation of 25 cents toward the construction of the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. The design includes a central image of two women, three uniformed soldiers, and a dog mourning around a flag-draped casket. Battlefield scenes decorate the corners of the borders.
- Date Issued:
- 1866-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate declaring that Ruldolph Joseph Lieb is authorized to practice dentistry in Michigan by the State Board of Examiners in Dentistry. The document was granted in Port Huron on December 6, 1901, and is signed by Egbert T. Loeffler, D.D.S., president; Frank O. Gilbert, D.D.S., treasurer; and Marshall B. Dennis, D.D.S, secretary. The golden seal of the State Board of Examiners in Dentistry has been affixed at the lower left. The certificate bears the mark of the Calvert Lithograph Company of Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate appointing Edward Edgar Hartwick First-Lieutenant and Quartermaster of the First Independent Battalion of the Michigan National Guard, issues September 11, 1903. 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 First-Lieutenant and Quartermaster First-Independent Battalion Michigan National Guard to rank as such from the Seventh day of September 1903. 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 Eleventh day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and three. By the Governor A.T. Bliss. Fred M. Warner 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:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Honorary degree, written in Latin, mounted on linen, presented to Russell A. Alger in the year 1900 by the American University of Harriman in Harriman, Tennessee. The degree is stamped with the seal of the American University of Harriman in the lower left corner. Text on the bottom border of the document indicates that it was printed by "Ames & Rollinson Co. 202 Broadway, N.Y."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate of admission to the Detroit High School issued to Nettie C. Sands, June 27, 1879. Signed by the principal and first assistant of Barstow School.
- Date Issued:
- 1879-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Membership certificate, designed by the Calvert Lithographing Company, from the Michigan Soldiers' Monument Union, awarded to Willie Quirk by the Schools of Michigan in exchange for his donation of 10 cents toward the construction of the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. The design includes a central image of two women, three uniformed soldiers, and a dog mourning around a flag-draped casket. Battlefield scenes decorate the corners of the borders.
- Date Issued:
- 1866-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- 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
- Description:
- Certificate, mounted on board, naming Ross Wilkins to the position of Trustee of the University of Michigan, signed by Stevens T. Mason on November 25th, 1834. The text of the document is as follows: "Stevens T. Mason, Secretary & at present acting Governor in and over the Territory of Michigan, To all to whom these presents may come, Greeting: Know ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity and ability of Ross Wilkins I have nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council of the said Territory, have appointed him Trustee 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, during the pleasure of the Governor of the said Territory, for the time being. In testimony whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the Great Seal of the said Territory to be hereunto affixed. Given under my Hand, at Detroit, this twenty fifth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four and of the Independence of the United States of America the fifty ninth. By the Governor: Stevens T. Mason Secretary of Michigan Territory, and at present Acting Governor."
- Date Issued:
- 1834-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Membership certificate, designed by the Calvert Lithographing Company, from the Detroit Young Men's Society issued to Annie Petley, on July 8, 1881. The design includes a central image of rays of sunshine coming over the horizon between a classical building, and trees.
- Date Issued:
- 1881-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate no. 12, good for one round trip ticket between Detroit and Cleveland on the Aeromarine "Black Tail" Flying Boat Fleet. Issued to the Maxwell Motor Company on Jun 28, 1922.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Vaccination certificate issued to Felix McWilliams by the Health Committee of the Common Council of the City of Detroit. The certificate is signed by R.L. Smith of the Committee on Health. The certificate's header depicts a cow standing atop a serpent, beneath the Latin phrase, "terroribus spoliatus." The certificate is mounted on a linen backing, with the year 1850 handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1850-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Teaching certificate issued by School Inspectors E. K. Grout and Samuel T. Rice to Mary A. Oldman in Leslie Township, Ingham County. Dated February 4, 1856.
- Date Issued:
- 1856-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate appointing Charles Trowbridge to the position of Notary Public in and for the County of Wayne, signed by Lewis Cass, Governor, and William Woodbridge, Secretary, in 1826. The document is stamped with the great seal of the Michigan Territory. "Lewis Cass, Governor in and over the Territory of Michigan, To all to whome these Presents may come, Greeting: Know Ye, That, reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity and ability of Charles Trowbridge Esquire I have nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council of the said Territory have appointed him a Notary Public in and of the County of Wayne And I do hereby authorize and empower him to execute and fulfill the duties of that office according to the law: To have and to hold the said Office, with all the rights, privileges, and emoluments thereunto belonging, during the pleasure of the Governor of the said Territory, for the time being. In Testimony whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the Great Seal of the said Territory to be hereunto affixed. Given under my Hand, at Detroit, this Twenty ninth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty Six and of the Independence of the United States of America the Fifty first. By the Governor: Lewis Cass Wm. Woodbridge Secretary of Michigan Territory." The verso contains handwritten declarations from Charles Trowbridge and James Abbots and J. Kearsley, Justices of the Peace, reading as follows: "Territory of Michigan County of Wayne: I Charles C. Trowbridge, do solemnly swear, that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of a Notary Public for the County of Wayne, during my continuance in this office, according to the best of my abilities, so help me God. C. Trowbridge Be it known that on the 30th November 1826, before me the undersigned Justice of the Peace for the County of Wayne, personally appeared Charles C. Trowbridge above named, and in my presence took and subscribed the foregoing oath. James Abbots Justice of the Peace Territory of Michigan County of Wayne: I Charles C. Trowbridge do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States so help me God. C. Trowbridge Sworn and Subscribed before me Dec. 14 1826 J. Kearsley Justice of the Peace Wayne County I Charles C. Trowbridge do solemnly swear that I will without favor or partiality, honestly, diligently and faithfully discharge the duties of a notary public, to the best of my skill and ability, so help me God. C Trowbridge Sworn to & Subscribed before me Dec. 14 1826 J. Kearsley Justice of the Peace Wayne County"
- Date Issued:
- 1826-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate, on paper mounted on board, given to Joseph Belanger, French Consular Agent from Detroit, by Edmond Bruwaert, French General Consular, in Chicago in 1889. The full text of the certificate is in French. It is stamped with the seal of the Consulat de France a Chicago on the bottom center.
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Large certificate, printed on heavy cardstock, issued by the Medical Department of the Army of the United States on March 1, 1924 to Harper Hospital, recognizing the hospital's "support of the national defense program... and patriotism by organizing and fostering a General Hospital as a unit of the Organized Reserves of the Army of the united States." The certificate is signed by Merritte Weber Ireland, the Surgeon General of the United States Army.
- Date Issued:
- 1924-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate presented to Russell A. Alger by the Sons of the American Revolution in 1899. The certificate is stamped with the gold seal of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Text of the certificate is as follows: "The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution hereby presents a medal of honor to compatriot Russell A. Alger in recognition of his patriotic service during the War with Spain in 1898. By resolution of the Annual Congress of the Society, at Detroit, Michigan, May 1st, 1899." The certificate is then signed by the President General, the Secretary General, and the Registrar General.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate, on paper mounted on board, certifying Joseph Belanger as Consular Agent of France at Detroit, Michigan, issued by the United States Department of State and signed by Secretary of State James G. Blaine on April 15th, 1889. The certificate is affixed with the seal of the United States Department of State. The full text of the certificate is as follows: "Department of State To all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting: I Certify That, satisfactory evidence having been exhibited of the appointment of Joseph Belanger as Consular Agent of France, at Detroit, Michigan, the President of the United States of America has ordered his recognition as such officer, declaring him free to exercise and enjoy such functions, powers, and privileges as are allowed to the Consular Agent of the most favored Nations in the United States. In testimony whereof I, James G. Blaine, Secretary of State of the United States, have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the seal of the Department of State to be affixed. Done at the City of Washington this 15th day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-nine, and the 113th year of the Independence of the United States of America. James G. Blaine"
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate of election certifying Hazen S. Pingree's election as Governor of Michigan in 1898. It is affixed with the gold seal of the State of Michigan and red, white, and blue ribbon on the bottom left. The text of the certificate is as follows: "State of Michigan Certificate of Election We the undersigned, State Canvassers, from a careful examination of the Election Returns from all the Counties in the State of Michigan, as received by the Secretary of State do determine, as the result of our investigation, that Hazen S. Pingree has been, by the greatest number of votes, duly elected to the office of Governor of said State for the full term of Two Years from the first day of January, A.D. eighteen hundred and ninety-nine at the General Election holden on the eighth day of November A.D. 1898. Witness our Hands, at Lansing, this fifteenth day of December A.D. 1898. Washington Gardner Secretary of State Geo. A. Steel State Treasurer. Wm. A. French Com'r State Land Office. State of Michigan Office of the Secretary of State. I do hereby Certify, That I have compared the foregoing copy of the determination of the Board of State Canvassers with the original on file in this office, and that it is a correct transcript therefrom, and of the whole of such original. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Great Seal of the State of Michigan, at Lansing, this sixteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety-eighth. Washington Gardner Secretary of State."
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate issued to George Cook 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 Geo. Cook 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, mounted on linen, conferring upon Russell A. Alger the rank of Major General "for gallant and meritorious service during the war." Dated March, 1865. A blue seal is affixed at top left. Printed signatures from President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of War Edwin Stanton are at bottom.
- Date Issued:
- 1865-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society