Letter from Ambrose Abbott to Alvin Hank dated February 12, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his views on the war and the Copperhead Movement, and the status of his son, Gardner Hank, serving on the front.
Letter from Frederick Willard to Frederick and Cynthia Bush dated March 30, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his health, his opinions on slavery and Copperheads, and the status of his regiment.
American Civil War; Frederick Willard; Willard, Frederick; Frederick E. Bush;Bush, Frederick E.; Cynthia (Willard) Bush; Bush, Cynthia (Willard); 160th New York Infantry; One Hundred and Sixtieth New York Infantry; Sergeant; jaundice; illness;...
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard dated April 13, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, Kentuckians views of Potomac troupes, runaway slaves, his desire for a furlough, Copperheads, and his...
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Lebanon (Ky.); regimental history; battle strategy; civilians; slavery;...
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated January 25, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Stones River, Frank's health, the baby, the weather, the railroad, syrup, and the cause of the war.
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Murfreesboro (Tenn.); Battle of Stones River; Stones...
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 Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated March 23, 1863. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, reports and rumors of the Union Army, his role in the Provost Guard, his relationship with Elizabeth, and the status...
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Miliken's Bend (Miss.); Vicksburg (Miss.); Siege of Vicksburg; Union Army; regimental...
A survey map of a northern portion of Portage Township, a northern portion of Chassell Township, and a western portion of Torch Lake Township in Houghton County, Michigan, measured in 1845 and 1846.
A survey map of Spring Lake Township and Grand Haven Township, both located in Ottawa County. Michigan. The first image is of Spring Lake Township, the northern section of Grand Haven Township, and the City of Grand Haven. The City of Grand Haven...
A survey map of Tallmadge Township in Ottawa County, Michigan. While the southern and western township boundaries and subdivisions were measured in 1831, the northern and eastern township lines were measured in 1837, and the northern and eastern...
A survey map of the northern half of Newkirk Township in Lake County, Michigan. The northern township boundary was measured in 1837 while the southern, western, and eastern township boundaries and subdivision lines were measured in 1838.
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 1920 of the Michigan Northern Power Company's Power Building, one of the longest buildings devoted to power purposes in the world, in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. The building was initially built in 1902. The postcard is part...
Sault Sainte Marie (Mich.); Chippewa County (Mich.); Michigan Northern Power Company; canals; electric utilities; buildings; postcards
Color postcard from 1920 of the Michigan Northern Power Company's Power Building, one of the longest buildings devoted to power purposes in the world, in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. The building was initially built in 1902 and was the longest...
Sault Sainte Marie (Mich.); Chippewa County (Mich.); Michigan Northern Power Company; canals; electric utilities; buildings; postcards
Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting The Northern Hotel Block, on Maple Street in Big Rapids, Michigan. The block was constructed in 1881, and included the 75-room hotel The...
Big Rapids (Mich.); Mecosta County (Mich.); Northern Hotel (Big Rapids, Mich.); hotels; buildings; storefronts