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- Description:
- Invitation note from Governor Hazen S. Pingree to the Michigan Legislature for a complimentary dinner on December 18, 1900 in the Executive Parlor of the Capitol. The note includes Pingree's signature and an orange embossed Michigan seal with a blue ribbon.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Half-folded handwritten letter from writer Julian Hawthorne in Philadelphia, to Eli Ransom Sutton of the University of Michigan, dated May 2, 1902, concerning the proposition of writing a biography of Hazen S. Pingree. The letter is on Julian Hawthorne's stationery. The letter reads: 1208 Spruce St. Phila. May 2, 1902 My dear Sutton, I have looked through the type-written book you finally sent me. I am [?] written you briefly, agreeing, for reasons which I partially indicate, my object in doing so. I have received no communication since then from Mrs. Pingree or any one acting in his behalf; [?] since the correspondence hitherto has been between you and me, I will now number my first [?] on the subject, and thoughts[?] to it above. Let me say, in passing, that the book of memorabilia[?] has great [?] judgment and diligence, and would, I think, fulfill the [?] for which it was completed[?]. I wish also to express my [?] of our unfailing [?] and look [?] throughout these [?]. But Mrs. Pingree seems to have been maligned by his friends. The biography of a man like her late husband is a [?], and should not be treated or regarded like a matter of bargaining for a parcel of merchandise.. When I was first invited to consider the biography, I had no anticipation of such treatment as I have received. The proposition which I first made was [?] to the interests of both parties. It was desirable that the biography should be brought out in a form adequate to the reputation both of the subject and of the writer--a dignified and thorough book, such as would be generally recognized as a worthy and acceptable ambition[?] to the march[?] of our epoch. The sum I asked for my work--ten thousand dollars--would have repaid me in some degree for the [?] of labor which I wanted to devote to it; and I should have made such magnitude with the [?] as would have [?] to Mrs. Pingree returns[?] which would[?] in the [?] have [?] this expenditure[?]. No attention was paid by her to my proposition, and I understand that the letter was [?] to her. Meanwhile, time went by; and time in relation to the issue of a biography, in this hurrying and forgetting age, is of great importance. The book might now to be nearing completion, and to have been [?] thoroughly[?] [?] by the ambitious[?]. It has been constantly delayed, to its serious detriment; our [?] then next insofar, it might as well be [?] altogether. Especially is this the case in view of the fact that the widow of Governor Pingree has thought it [?] to publish a [?] manuscript of her late husband, instead of an [?] biography. She will truly incur the risk of ridicule form Gov. Pingree admirers, who knowing his financial circumstances, will question the motives of her conduct and such[?] to cast doubt upon her loyalty to him. I am bound to say, in justice[?] to myself, am not of [?] to the memory of Gov. Pingree, that the only thing which can now save this book from contempt and regret[?] will be my name-or that of some literary name as well known and of good standing-upon the page. I can [?] save it; but if the matter be further delayed, I will not save it, and I will feel compelled to decline to have anything to do with it. My reputation will not allow me to connect myself with a failure. I must ask a word about the financial aspect of this affair. I calculated my average[?] [?] from literary work in a year at $15,000. When therefore I undertake to spend four to five months on this biography for $2500. Mrs. Pingree will understand that I am [?] making her a percent of an equal amount. I would gladly give more than that if I could afford, for the sake of receiving[?] the memory of a Great American from [?] or misconception; but that is the limit of which I am able to do. Mrs. Pingree must [?] make no misconception as to the matters which have prompted me to make the concession I have made. I can make no more. If she wishes me to write the book, I must repeat that she take action upon my [?] at once[?]. A check for $2500 must be sent to me immediately, and an agreement drawn up to pay me one half of the sum received as royalties, after the said royalties shall have repaid her the advance to me of $2500. Unless I hear from her to this effect on or before May 10th, I shall conclude that she has decided not to go on with the negotiations, and will return the typewritten volume of memorabilia. Meanwhile I remain available [?] Julian Hawthorne Let me know how to [?] with the [?]
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Sheet music for the "Pingree Memorial March (Played in Memory of Governor Pingree)", by C. A. Grimm, published by the C. W. Marvin Publishing Co. Hazen S. Pingree is featured on the front cover in an image by C.M. Hayes & Co. Printed on front cover: Played at the funeral of ex-gov. Pingree by 150 musicians.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- 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
- Description:
- Program booklet for a dinner in honor of the Legislature, Supreme Court and Railroad Officials given by Governor Hazen S. Pingree, on December 18, 1900 at the State Capitol in Lansing. The booklet appears to have been originally bound with ribbon or cord, however this no longer survives. The program contains the menu, images of the Mohawk and Hudson Railway's John Bull, and the Pere Marquette Railroad's Vestibule Limited, and a list of musical selections to be performed. The program was printed by the Winder Printing Company of Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Mounted handbill printed with a message from Governor Hazen S. Pingree, dated July 13, 1899, regarding the benefits, and necessity of the straight 3¢ fare on all Detroit streetcar lines, and the illegitimacy of opposition to the idea. The handbill is mounted on linen.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Mounted sepia toned group portrait photograph taken of Mayor Hazen S. Pingree, the Aldermen of the Detroit Common Council, and newspaper men posed standing in roughly three rows, behind Mount Vernon, on October 22, 1893. The 22 men wear coats and hold their hats at their sides. Photograph date October 22, 1893 "Luke C. Dillon, Photographer to Mount Vernon. Office at Pullman's Gallery. No. 935 Pennsylvania Ave. P.O. Box 655, Washington D.C.," is stamped on the verso, and "Oct. 22, 1893, Detroit Aldermen, Mayor Pingree, & newspaper men at Mount Vernon," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of Hazen S. Pingree's headquarters at the Vincent House Palor in Saginaw, Michigan during his 1896 campaign for governor. A label is that reads, "Pingree Headquarters Vincent House Parlor and Room 14," is printed above the entrance to the building. Four rows of men dressed almost identically in boater hats and long coats stand in front of the building with many other men on the street and sidewalk behind them. A sign amongst the men in the background has a picture of Pingree with the words, "Detroit's Fearless Mayor." Men can also be seen in all of the windows of the building. An electric trolley in the bottom left corner, labeled B.P.M Depot and South Saginaw has sign hanging on it that read, "The Convention at J.R. Reitter [...]." "Photograph by A. Bower 4222 Franklin St. Saginaw, E. Side Michigan," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1896-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Cabinet card bearing a sepia-toned photograph taken of uniformed soldiers and men in dark suits and hats escorting a wagon carrying Hazen S. Pingree's casket during his funeral procession on July 6, 1901. The photo is mounted on a black card with an embossed border.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Large colorized photograph on board showing Governor Hazen Pingree and the Michigan General Staff mounted on horseback at Island Lake Camp during the Spanish-American War. Governor Pingree is in front of the line of thirteen member of the General Staff. Tents and several standing people are in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
