Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated December 17, 1862. In this letter, he discusses family news, scouting, the status of his regiment, illness, and farming in the south.
Letter from John Forquer to Mack Ewing dated January 9, 1862. In this letter, he discusses life as a soldier.
American Civil War; Forquer, John M.; John M. Forquer; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; camp life; Second Michigan Cavalry; 2nd Michigan Cavalry;
Black and white photograph from circa 1885-1895 showing men standing on the ledges along the Grand River in Grand Ledge, Michigan. In the background is the High Bridge - a railroad bridge built in 1887 by the Detroit, Grand Rapids and Western...
Grand Ledge (Mich.); Eaton County (Mich.); Grand River; men; rivers; bridges; High Bridge (Grand Ledge, Mich.); nature scenes; tourism; railroad bridges
Black and white photograph from 1971 of the intersection of Van Slycke Road and 12th Street in Flint, Michigan. The General Motors Flint Assembly is in the background - a Chevrolet assembling facility.
Flint (Mich.); Genesee County (Mich.); Van Slyke Road (Flint, Mich.); 12th Street (Flint, Mich.); General Motors Corporation; automotive industry; factories; manufacturing; street scenes; automobiles;
Black and white photograph from circa 1935-1940 showing Randolph Street leading down to the Detroit River, with Windsor, Ont. in the background. The Vernor's Ginger Ale bottling plant (on Woodward Avenue) can be seen on the right.
Detroit (Mich.); Wayne County (Mich.); Randolph Street (Detroit, Mich.); Detroit River (Mich. and Ont.); Windsor (Ont.); Vernor's (Firm); cityscapes; factories; manufacturing