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William Montague Ferry
TitleWilliam Montague Ferry
Date1858
SubjectFerry, William Montague, 1796-1867
DescriptionReverend Ferry had been a missionary on Mackinac Island, who in the summer of 1834, made a circuit o...
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William Upton and Sarah Upton
TitleWilliam Upton and Sarah Upton
Datec.1915
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Upton Family
DescriptionWilliam Upton (1835 - 1923) and his wife, Sarah Upton (1845 - ?) stand near a large tree on a farm. ...
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Bloomfield Blossoms:  p. 116-117
TitleBloomfield Blossoms: p. 116-117
Date1976
SubjectReal estate development -- Michigan -- Bloomfield Township -- History
DescriptionFARMS GIVE WAY TO SUBDIVISIONS Wherever you live in Bloomfield Township or Bloomfield Hills or Bir...
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William H. Loutit Residence
TitleWilliam H. Loutit Residence
Date1955
SubjectLoutit, William H., 1866-1948
DescriptionThe home of Great Lakes sea captain William R. Loutit was built at the northwest corner of Washingto...
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William Jenning Bryan campaigns in Iron Mountain
TitleWilliam Jenning Bryan campaigns in Iron Mountain
Date1896
SubjectBryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925
DescriptionPhotograph of the crowd listening to a campaign speech by William Jennings Bryan in 1896. Businesses...
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Memorial Service for President Wm. McKinley
TitleMemorial Service for President Wm. McKinley
Date1901
SubjectMcKinley, William, 1843-1901
DescriptionPhotograph of procession marching to Iron Mountain's Cemetery Park where a memorial service was held...
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Williams Album 0 : p. 17, part 2
TitleWilliams Album 0 : p. 17, part 2
Date1940
SubjectWilliams, Sarah (Richards)
DescriptionTypewritten poem (1940), ""Over the Hill"", written by Wesley Williams on March 28, 1940, in memory ...
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Williams Album 0 : p. 17, part 3
TitleWilliams Album 0 : p. 17, part 3
Date1940
SubjectWilliams, Sarah (Richards)
DescriptionTypewritten list of people who had contributed for flowers (Mar. 14, 1940). Eldred Mugford, Jas Belo...
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Williams Album 0 : p. 17, part 1
TitleWilliams Album 0 : p. 17, part 1
Date1940
SubjectWilliams, Sarah (Richards)
DescriptionNewspaper clipping (Mar. 1940), hand written text, and type written pages (obscured) regarding the ...
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Williams Album 0 : p. 16
TitleWilliams Album 0 : p. 16
Date1940
SubjectWilliams, Sarah (Richards)
DescriptionNewspaper clippings (Mar. 4 to Mar. 7, 1940), hand written verse, and type written hyms regarding t...
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Munson to Get a 14 Acre Tract of Land
TitleMunson to Get a 14 Acre Tract of Land
Date1978-05-10
SubjectHospital Planning
DescriptionState Bill relinquishes property rights to hospital for a 14 acre track of state-owned land near Mun...
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Mr. J. N. Williams
TitleMr. J. N. Williams
Date1888-06-09
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionMr. J. N. Williams, who has for some months been station agent at Ishpeming for the DSS&A has resign...
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William A. Doerr, formerly foreman
TitleWilliam A. Doerr, formerly foreman
Date1888-08-20
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionWilliam A. Doerr, formerly foreman in the DSS&A paint shops left this morning for Two Harbors Minnes...
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In biography of William B. Hatfield
TitleIn biography of William B. Hatfield
Date1889-01-03
SubjectSawyer, Alvah L.
DescriptionIn the biography of William B. Hatfield, pioneer merchant of Ewen, Michigan, it mentions that as a m...
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Accident to a railroad man
TitleAccident to a railroad man
Date1889-09-07
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionLast Wednesday, Mr. William Earl foreman of the section hands in Marquette city yards of the DSS&A r...
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Claim no. 134
TitleClaim no. 134
Date1890-01-29
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionWilliam Shocks, St Ignance, Michigan for $31.25, wages as sectionman withheld account of board bill ...
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Claim no. 245 by Wm. Rogers
TitleClaim no. 245 by Wm. Rogers
Date1890-11-19
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionWilliam Rogers, Munising Michigan, November 19, 1980. Claim made September 4, 1891. See Suit No 89...
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Fatal Wreck
TitleFatal Wreck
Date1892-01-02
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionAbout 8 oclock Saturday morning a fatal wreck occurred between Humboldt and Champion caused by a hea...
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Bloomfield Blossoms: p. 94-95
TitleBloomfield Blossoms: p. 94-95
Date1976
SubjectBloomfield Township (Mich.) -- History
DescriptionTHE RAILROAD COMES TO BLOOMFIELD The first train entered Bloomfield Township in 1839. It was horse d...
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Bloomfield Blossoms: p. 96-97
TitleBloomfield Blossoms: p. 96-97
Date1976
SubjectBloomfield Township (Mich.) -- History
DescriptionOLD SAULT RACES THE HUCKLEBERRY LINE Many tales revolve around Old Sault. The favorite one describes...
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William Doud Packard driving Packard number two
TitleWilliam Doud Packard driving Packard number two
Date1900
SubjectPackard automobile--History
Description8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph, from copy neg. of glass negative, of 1899 Packard ...
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1901 Packard Model C with driver
Title1901 Packard Model C with driver
Date1957
SubjectPackard automobile--History
Description8x10 black and white photograph of the 1901 Packard Model C. Inscribed on photo back: 1-cylinder, 12...
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1901 Packard with driver and passenger
Title1901 Packard with driver and passenger
Date1901
SubjectPackard automobile--History
Description8x10 black and white photograph of the 1901 Packard Model C on a city street and has C.24 painted on...
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1901 Packard Model C with driver and passengers
Title1901 Packard Model C with driver and passengers
Date1901
SubjectPackard automobile--History
Description8x10 black and white photograph of a 1901 Packard Model C driven by William Hatcher with five female...
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1901 Packard Model C with driver and passengers
Title1901 Packard Model C with driver and passengers
Date1901
SubjectPackard automobile--History
Description8x10 black and white photograph of a 1901 Packard Model C. Inscribed on photo back: 1-cylinder with ...
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