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- One small booklet entitled "The Soldier's Hymn Book." The book has a cloth tape binding and a tan cardboard cover that shows an engraved image of the American flag. It contains 64 pages of black printed text on white paper that shows the lyrics for 77 various religious and patriotic hymns. The booklet was published by the New York Young Men's Christian Association and is dated June 18, 1861.
- Date Issued:
- 1861-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Running book used by Martin Cooney, Superintendent of Horses for the Detroit Fire Department, as indicated by a handwritten note on the inside cover. The first page contains regulations concerning the answering of fire alarms from Chief James Broderick, dated February 1, 1902. The book contains nine sections, each corresponding to a numbered tab. Each page contains a ledger with the number and cross streets of the city's fire alarms, along with fields for recording the number of the engine company, ladder company, hose company, water tower company, supply company, and number of officers to respond to each. The book is bound in black cloth-covered cover, with faint handwriting in pencil along the edge adjacent to the spine. A hole has been made through the book at the upper left corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Book that was presented to Annette "Nettie" Henry Alger upon her marriage to Russell Alger containing advice for newlyweds written by William M. Thayer, and published by John P. Jewett & Company, of Cleveland, Ohio. The book contains four chapters, "The Pastor's Address," "Duties of Conjugal Relation," "Dedication of Home," "Last Words to Bridal Pair, as well as a section of poetry. A handwritten inscription within reads: Dear Nettie, May your life be bright as the sunshine that ushers in your bridal day. Truly your friend, Sarah B.C, Greeley The book also contains a certificate which has been filled out in pencil: This certifies that Russell A. Alger and Nettie A. Henry were united in Marriage by me, according to the Laws of the State og Michigan at Grand Rapids, April 2nd, 1860. Rev. J.S. Whaley[?] The book is bound in a off-white cover with embossed scrollwork on the cover, some in gold.
- Date Issued:
- 1854-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Hardcover book concerning the 1863 Annual Communications held by the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Michigan held in the Masonic Hall in Detroit on January 14, 1963. Within are a list of involved lodges, transcripts of address, and charts tracking membership. The book is bound in an unmarked black cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1863-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Book, Acquiring Wings: A Text on the Basic Principles Governing the Design and Operation of Modern Air Craft, by William B. Stout. Published by Moffat, Yard & Company in 1917. Text on the front of the dust jacket reads "This is an extremely practical book on the basic principles of aviation, giving in much more concise form than heretofore those fundamentals regarding airplane construction and design which the ground student should know preliminary to his actual training on the machine. The author is a recognized expert on airplanes and is now in government service. The illustrations are clear and comprehensive. Altogether this little volume should prove a helpful guide for that great body of American men who are taking up the study of aviation." The front cover is signed "Stan E. Knauss" on the upper left. Text at bottom reads "Illustrated, 75 cents net." The back of the dust jacket includes a listing of five "Live Books for Fighting Men," published by Moffat, Yard and Company, including Acquiring Wings by William B. Stout, The Conquest of the Air by A. Lawrence Rotch, Model Aeroplanes and their Engines by George A. Cavanagh, 'My Log' and 'My Diary': Diaries for Our Fighting Men," and The ABC of Cooking - For Soldiers and Sailors.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Bound report submitted by John H. Greusel to Clarence M. Burton, Detroit's historiographer, on "conditions as found at Castel-Sarrazin, together with a few recommendations touching the obligation of the City of Detroit in clearing the mystery of Cadillac's lost grave". Preface is written by Burton to the Detroit City Council. Bound in dark blue paper with rough thick stock pages.
- Date Issued:
- 1924-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Souvenir book of the James E. Scripps School compiled by J. H. Junkin. Photographs by C. M. Hayes, engravings by the Peninsular Engraving Co. Includes a description of the building designed by Malcomson & Higginbotham which was located on the west side of Belvidere Street, north of Kercheval Avenue. Press of John F. Eby & Company, Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One book entitled "The Soldier's Hand-Book; for the Use of the Enlisted Men of the Army." The softcover book has a black leather cover that is stamped in gold-colored text that shows "Soldier's Hand Book, U.S.A., Revised." A label on the left side of the front cover shows the name, "Fischer." The book contains 79 pages of printed text on white paper that list Army rules and regulations and laws relating to military service. It was published under the direction of the Adjutant General of the Army in Washington, D.C., in 1893. Handwritten text in the back of the book indicated that it belonged to John Fischer, Band Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, Fort Wayne, Detroit. He enlisted at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on February 7, 1895. Additional handwritten text gives a brief history of his military service and an accounting of clothing received. A small, accordion-style pouch is included in the inside back cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Book containing both a detailed account and transcript of the Trowbridge Testimonial Banquest, honoring Charles C. Trowbridge on his 83rd birthday on December 29, 1882 at the Russell House, as well as commemorating his death on April 3, the following year with excepts from locals papers and the text of his memorial service at Christ Church. The books is bound is a black cloth cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Book titled "The Wonders of the World's Fair," commemorating the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, also known as the World's Columbian Exposition. The cover indicates that the book is Vol. 1, No. 1 of the Acme Series, and is dated Feb. 10, 1894. It also indicates that Acme Series is distributed weekly, and can be subscribed to for $13.00 per year. The cover also indicates that the book was printed by Macauley Bros., Booksellers and Stationers, located at 172 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. The page of the cover indicates that the book is Copyrighted 1894, by W.B. Gonkey Company, Chicago. Each of the book's 16 pages contains a black and white photograph of a building, attraction, or view from the World's Fair, with a short description. The 16 featured views are as follows: 1. "Columbian Fountain from the Rear." 2. "United States Government Building." 3. "The Illinois Building." 4. "The Agriculture Building." 5. "Machinery Hall." 6. "The Electricy Building." 7. "The Fisheries Building." 8. "The 'Farmer's Bridge.'" 9. "The Woman's Building." 10. "Looking Northeast frm the Government Building." 11. "Facade of the French Section." 12. "Statue of Columbus Taking Possession." 13. "Statue of California." 14. "The Irish Village." 15. "The United States Battle-ship Illinois." 16. "Samoan Girls." The back cover of the book features an advertisement for part 2 of the Wonders of the World's Fair series, which is to contain 16 additional photographic views of the World's Fair.
- Date Issued:
- 1894-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
