Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated December 10, 1863. In this letter, he relates his opinions on education, churches in the area, weather, the cost of food, and John Hunt Morgan's escape from the Ohio Penitentiary.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Plaquemines Parish (La.); education; Provost Guard; religion; weather; food; finances;...
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis dated month day, year. In this letter, he describes soldier life, Provost Guard duty, a draft, abolitionists, and family and community news.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; mail; postal service; Christmas; theater; Provost Gaurd; prisoners; courting; draft;...
Color postcard from circa 1925-1935 of the Cranbrook School for Boys in Bloomfield Hills, just south of Pontiac, Michigan. The school was completed in 1928, and designed by Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen.
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated February 6, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his injury, General Burnside, and a local fair.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Cincinnati (Ohio) ; injury; Ambrose Burnside; Burnside, Ambrose; fair;
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated December 25, 1862. In this letter, he discusses Christmas, picket duty, literacy amongst the civilians, southern society, foraging, and the status of family and friends.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated February 11, 1863. In this letter, he describes the status and movements of his regiment, the Siege of Vicksburg, Provost Guard duty, and his opinions on courting.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Vicksburg (Miss.); Siege of Vicksburg; Young's Point (La.); Steamer Henry Clay;...
Color postcard from circa 1935-1940 of Graveraet High School in Marquette, Michigan. Built in 1925 to replace Howard High School, which had limited capacity, it was named after the mother of the primary benefactor of the building.
Marquette (Mich.); Marquette County (Mich.); Graveraet High School (Marquette, Mich.); schools; buildings; postcards
Color postcard from 1938 of Longyear Hall at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan. The building opened in 1900, one year after the school was founded. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.
Marquette (Mich.); Marquette County (Mich.); Longyear Hall (Marquette, Mich.); Northern Michigan University (Marquette, Mich.); schools; postcards
Color postcard from 1938 of Graveraet High School in Marquette, Michigan. Built in 1925 to replace Howard High School, which had limited capacity, it was named after the mother of the primary benefactor of the building. This postcard is part of the...
Marquette (Mich.); Marquette County (Mich.); Graveraet High School (Marquette, Mich.); schools; buildings; postcards
Color postcard from 1930 showing military facilities at Fort Brady in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. The postcard is part of a Sault Sainte Marie souvenir postcard booklet. Fort Brady was built after the War of 1812 and operated through World War...
Sault Sainte Marie (Mich.); Chippewa County (Mich.); Fort Brady (Sault Sainte Marie, Mich.); military facilities; buildings; postcards; forts; Lake Superior State University (Sault Sainte Marie, Mich.); schools