Black and white postcard from circa 1950-1960 depicting a scene in Bay View, Michigan from circa 1910-1920. The gardens and lawn suggest that this image may be from a hotel or the Bay View Assembly and summer university.
Bay View (Mich.); Emmet County (Mich.); postcards;
Color postcard from 1938 of the terraced gardens at the Marquette Branch Prison in Marquette, Michigan. The gardens were created in the 1920s to beautify the prison grounds and provide activity for the prisoners. This postcard is part of the...
Color postcard from 1938 of the sunken gardens at the Marquette Branch Prison in Marquette, Michigan. The gardens were created in the 1920s to beautify the prison grounds and provide activity for the prisoners. This postcard is part of the...
Marquette (Mich.); Marquette County (Mich.); Marquette Branch Prison (Marquette, Mich.); Lake Superior; gardens; lakes; prisons; postcards
Letter from Lib Ewing to Nan Ewing dated June 19, 1864. In this letter, she discusses family members serving on the front, her children, funerals of friends, and the weather.
Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nan Ewing; American Civil War; Elizabeth (Smith) Ewing; Ewing, Elizabeth (Smith); Lib Ewing; Ewing, Lib; Nancy (Hank) Ewing;
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated March 28, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, the citizens of Louisville, and his trip from Virginia to Kentucky.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Louisville (Ky.); regimental history; civilians;
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister dated July 2, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the siege of Vicksburg, the status of his regiment, and celebrations for the 4th of July.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Vicksburg (Miss.); Siege of Vicksburg; regimental history; Fourth of July; celebration;
Color postcard from circa 1907-1911 titled "Mershon's Rose Hedge." The hedge belonged to William Butts Mershon, a prominent businessman, ornithologist and civic leader in Saginaw, Michigan. He served as mayor of Saginaw from 1894-1895.