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;
Letter from William Barnard to Ellen Barnard dated April 22, 1861. In this letter, he discusses his impressions of Lansing, Michigan, recruitment in the army, and finances.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant; Lansing (Mich.); finances; education; enlistment; morale
Black and white photograph from 1962 of the Detroit, Michigan financial district skyline from Cobo Hall. Skyscrapers in this image include (left to right): Greater Penobscot Building (1928), Penobscot Building Annex (1916), Buhl Building (1925),...
Detroit (Mich.); Wayne County (Mich.); Jefferson Avenue (Detroit, Mich.); Greater Penobscot Building (Detroit, Mich.); Penobscot Building Annex (Detroit, Mich.); Buhl Building (Detroit, Mich.); Guardian Building (Detroit, Mich.); One Woodward...
Black and white photograph from circa 1950-1960 of the Detroit, Michigan skyline and Detroit River, viewing the eastern portion of the financial district. Buildings in this image include: Greater Penobscot Building (1928 - Wirt C. Rowland for...
Detroit (Mich.); Wayne County (Mich.); Greater Penobscot Building (Detroit, Mich.); Buhl Building (Detroit, Mich.); Guardian Building (Detroit, Mich.); J. L Hudson Company (Detroit, Mich.); J. L. Hudson Building (Detroit, Mich.); UAW-Ford National...