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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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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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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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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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1922-1923 Packard sedan-limousine, chauffeur holding door for Justice William H. Taft
Title1922-1923 Packard sedan-limousine, chauffeur holding door for Justice William H. Taft
Date1922-1923
SubjectPackard automobile--History
Description8x10 black and white photograph of a 1922-1923 Packard, parked on street in front of large home, mal...
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1925-1926 Packard sedan with tennis star Bill Tilden
Title1925-1926 Packard sedan with tennis star Bill Tilden
Date1925-1926
SubjectPackard automobile--History
Description8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1925-1926 Packard right side view, Bill Tilden...
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1927 Packard sedan, owner William Mather Lewis standing at passenger door
Title1927 Packard sedan, owner William Mather Lewis standing at passenger door
Date1927
SubjectPackard automobile--History
Description7.5x9.5 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1927 Packard three-quarter right front view...
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Gov. G. Mennen WIlliams in Plymouth parade, July 4, 1952
TitleGov. G. Mennen WIlliams in Plymouth parade, July 4, 1952
Date1952-07-04
SubjectPlymouth (Mich.)
DescriptionPhoto of Governor G. Mennen Williams riding in the back seat of a convertible during the annual 4th ...
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Govenor G. Mennen Williams with contestants in Miss Plymouth Beauty Pageant
TitleGovenor G. Mennen Williams with contestants in Miss Plymouth Beauty Pageant
Date1951-7-04
SubjectPlymouth (Mich.)
DescriptionPhoto of Governor G. Mennen Williams with contestants in the Miss Plymouth Beauty Pageant, July 4, 1...
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Gov. G. Mennen  Williams arriving at Mettetal Airport, July 4, 1956
TitleGov. G. Mennen Williams arriving at Mettetal Airport, July 4, 1956
Date1956-7-04
SubjectPlymouth (Mich.)
DescriptionPhotograph of Governor G. Mennen Williams arriving at the Mettetal Airport, July 4, 1956. Gov. Will...
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Governor G. Mennen Williams standing in front of an airplane at Mettetal Airport
TitleGovernor G. Mennen Williams standing in front of an airplane at Mettetal Airport
Date1956-7-04
SubjectPlymouth (Mich.)
DescriptionPhotograph of Governor G. Mennen Williams arriving at the Mettetal Airport, July 4, 1956. The Gover...
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A Hospital Changes Hands
TitleA Hospital Changes Hands
Date1950
SubjectHospital Planning
DescriptionBlack and White Photograph of the Transfer of Deed to Munson Medical Center.
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