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- Description:
- Book containing a handwritten eulogy for Russell A. Alger, and an expression of sympathy on behalf of the People's State Bank, the predecessor of which--the State Savings Bank--Alger served on the board. A series of signatures are contained on the last pages. The book is bound in black rough grained leather.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Memorial book for Cyrenius Adelbert Newcomb, containing the contains text of sermon delivered at the Church of Our Father on Sunday March 14, 1915 by Reverend. W.A. Moore, Ph.D., as well as a tribute from Dr. Lee S. McCollester, former pastor of that church. The book is bound in a soft brown leather cover stamped with an 'N' on the cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Booklet, published by the Michigan Historical Commission, documenting the unveiling of a Lewis Cass memorial tablet on Mackinac Island, on August 28, 1915. The booklet is bound in a green paper cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- 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
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of a memorial display for Captain Richard Filban of the Detroit Fire Department's Hook and Ladder Company No. 3, who died in the line of duty at the D.M. Ferry and Company Seed Warehouse fire on January 1, 1886. A framed head-and-shoulders portrait photo of Filban in uniform is surrounded by a floral display. Wreaths, crosses, doves, ladders, axes, and hooks are among the motifs represented in the display. Several messages are also spelled out in flowers, "faithful unto death," "A.O.H.," "G.R.F.D.," "Capt. R.F.," "Last Call Box 16," and "Last Call Dick." "Mr. Worth 3 #350 + 1 #365 + ur[?], Eng #2 Larned + Antoine, $2.00 paid," and "#48 Richard Pilban Funeral Wreaths DFD," are handwritten in pencil on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fire Department
- Description:
- Hardcover book containing a transcript of the memorial services for Russell A. Alger at Fort Street Presbyterian Church on March 24, 1907, including a prayer by Reverend Edward H. Pence, and addresses by Governor Fred M. Warner, Colonel Frank J. Hecker, the Honorable Washington Gardner, and the Honorable William C. Maybury. The book is bound in a black cover with embossed gold text and borders.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Clack bound funeral book for Ellen Hull Leland (1846-1914). The book has a purple velvet pastedown. The book contains an introductory note by John Brittain Clark, D.D., followed by selections of Scripture as a tribute to Leland.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Soft cover booklet containing a transcript of eulogies for the late Zachariah Chandler, delivered in the Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday, January 28, 1880.
- Date Issued:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- 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
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Black leather-bound booklet containing a memorial resolution honoring Hazen S. Pingree adopted by the Members of the Legislatures for the Years 1897-1899. The book is bound with black ribbon.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
