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MS 2004-23: Bush Family Collection
1863-07-30 Letter from Samuel Willard
Letter from Samuel Willard to Cynthia Bush dated July 30, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Gettysburg, Confederate morale, and his health.
American Civil War; Samuel Willard; Willard, Samuel; Cynthia (Willard) Bush; Bush, Cynthia (Willard); 136th New York Infantry; One Hundred and Thirty-sixth New York Infantry; Private; hospital; United States General Hospital (Annapolis, Md.);...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1869 National Birthday Program
Program for the 1869 National Birthay celebrations in Lansing, Michigan.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Lansing (Mich.); Fourth of July; celebration;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-11-04 through 1864-11-06 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated November 4, 1864 through November 6, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses family news and religion.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; religion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-12-20 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated December 20, 1862. In this letter, he discusses Frank's health, the baby, food, supplies, and the status of family and friends on the front.
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Nashville (Tenn.); baby; food; supplies;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-10-10 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated October 10, 1862. In this letter, he discusses a skirmish, scouting, local citizens, and the status of family and friends on the front.
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Louisville (Ky.); skirmish; scout; civilians; Battle...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 67-111: Frank L. Vogel Collection
Diary of John Vogel
Typed notes from the diary of John Vogel. In this diary, he recounts his immigration to America, participating in the Civil War, and his lumbering and land purchasing career.
American Civil War; John Vogel; Vogel, John; Second Michigan Cavalry; 2nd Michigan Cavalry; wound; immigration; lumber;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1861-05-19 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated May 19, 1961. In this letter, he discusses the trip taken by himself and his squad from Michigan to Ohio via steamer and train.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Detroit River; Lake Erie; Michigan; Ohio; Cleveland (Ohio); Steamer Cleveland;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-57: W. R. Fudge Collection
1861-1863 Diary of James W. Hoffman Transcript
1861-1863 Diary transcript of James W. Hoffman. In this diary, he discusses joining his regiment, riding on the railroad, soldier life, picket duty, dress parades, illnesses, riding a steamboat, his horse, skirmishes, visiting locals, African...
American Civil War; Hoffman, James W.; James W. Hoffman; 3rd Michigan Cavalry; Third Michigan Cavalry; enlistment; railroad; soldier life; picket duty; dress parade; illness; health; steamer; horse; skirmish; civilians; African Americans; slavery;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-02-26 Letter from Mary Ann Ewing
Letter from Mary Ann Ewing to Mack Ewing dated February 26, 1865. In this letter, she discusses smallpox and family news.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mary Ann (Fitzsimmons); Mary Ann (Fitzsimmons) Ewing; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; smallpox; illness
Civil War Manuscripts

Section Map[s]...Michigan State Fair Grounds Detroit, Mich.
Set of maps from 1926 of the grounds of the Michigan State Fair, including maps of the electrical building and the grandstand.
maps; Michigan State Fair; fairgrounds
Maps

Saginaw - "Bird's Eye View Business Section, Saginaw, Mich."
Color postcard from circa 1907-1908 of a view of the business section of Saginaw, Michigan from across the Saginaw River.
Saginaw (Mich.); Saginaw County (Mich.); Saginaw River; rivers; cityscapes; bridges; postcards
Main Streets

Kalamazoo - "Main Street, Business Section looking East, Kalamazoo, Mich."
Color postcard from circa 1907-1909 of the business section of Main Street (or possibly where it has become Michigan Avenue) in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Kalamazoo (Mich.); Kalamazoo County (Mich.); Main Street (Kalamazoo, Mich.); Michigan Avenue (Kalamazoo, Mich.); streetcars; street scenes; stores; postcards
Main Streets

Lansing - "Night View of Business Section, Lansing, Mich."
Color postcard from 1944 showing a nighttime street scene on Washington Avenue in Lansing, Michigan. Included in the image are the Gladmer and Capitol Theaters, as well as the Bank of Lansing Building (built 1932, now Comerica Bank Building). The...
Lansing (Mich.); Ingham County (Mich.); Washington Avenue (Lansing, Mich.); Gladmer Theatre (Lansing, Mich.); Capitol Theatre (Lansing, Mich.); Bank of Lansing Building (Lansing, Mich.); Comerica Bank Building (Lansing, Mich.); street scenes; night...
Main Streets

Whitehall - Business Section
Whitehall (Mich.); Muskegon County (Mich.)
Main Streets

Midland - "Upper Main Residence Section, Midland, Mich."
Midland (Mich.); Midland County (Mich.)
Main Streets

Pentwater - "Business Section, Pentwater, Mich."
Pentwater (Mich.); Oceana County (Mich.); Hancock Street (Pentwater, Mich.); street scenes; storefronts; automobiles;
Main Streets

Detroit - "Business Section, Detroit, Mich."
Color postcard from circa 1920-1930 showing a view of high-rises in Detroit, Michigan, looking north between Woodward Avenue and and Griswold Street. The white building on the left is the Ford Building (1909), with the Penobscot Building addition...
Detroit (Mich.); Wayne County (Mich.); Ford Building (Detroit, Mich.); Dime Building (Detroit, Mich.); Penobscot Building Annex (Detroit, Mich.); Penobscot Block (Detroit, Mich.); Majestic Building (Detroit, Mich.); First National Building...
Main Streets

08S 17W - Survey Map of Bertrand Township, Berrien County
A collection of maps detailing the eastern part of Bertrand Township in Berrien County, Michigan. The first map is of the region east of the Indian boundary line in the eastern portion of Bertrand Township, measured in late 1835. The second map...
GLO Plat Maps

16N 10W - Survey Map of Green Township, Mecosta County
A collection of maps of Green Township in Mecosta County, Michigan. The first survey map is of Green Township. The township boundaries were measured in 1837 while the subdivision lines were measured in 1838. The second map details an island in the...
GLO Plat Maps

20N 04W - Survey Map of Frost Township, Clare County
A collection of survey map of Frost Township in Clare County, Michigan. The first map is of the entirety of Frost Township. Originally measured in 1839, the eastern township line and subdivision lines were resurveyed; the township line was...
GLO Plat Maps

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