| 2008 Spring |
Brooks Food Center - An Ypsilanti Institution: The Brooks family food center in Ypsilanti was in its heyday in the 1950s and 1960s but the connection of the Brooks family to the food business started much earlier.
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| 2008 Spring |
Washtenaw Community College - In the Beginning: Guy Hower describes the first few months of the start-up of Washtenaw Community College back in 1966.
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| 2008 Spring |
History of the Doctoral Degree at Eastern Michigan University: Jack Minzey provides a detailed history of all the efforts that were made to develop and implement the first doctoral degree offered at Eastern Michigan University.
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| 2008 Spring |
The "New" Old West Side: Margaret Porter describes the development of Ypsilanti's "West Side" during the mid 1900s.
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| 2008 Spring |
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show Comes to Ypsilanti: George Ridenour's research indicates that Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show visited Ypsilanti twice in the early 1900s.
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| 2008 Spring |
Highland Cemetery - The Beginning: This is the first in a series of articles that will be published in the Gleanings about a valuable local treasure - the Highland Cemetery.
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| 2008 Spring |
The "City of Ypsilanti" Tugboat: A tugboat named "The City of Ypsilanti" was recently sighted on Portage Lake. Further research revealed some of the history of this craft.
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| 2008 Spring |
How Times Have Changed!: A 1927 Grace Hospital bill for the labor room and hospital stay of Marilyn Freatman (Begole) reveals how times have changed!
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| 2008 Spring |
Wayside Signs and the Historical Museum: Bill Nickels has coordinated the design and installation of a new MotorCities sign that will be placed along the front sidewalk entrance to the Museum.
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| 2007 Winter |
Dick Ouellette...An Ypsilanti Basketball Icon!: Phil Barnes indicates that Dick Ouellette may arguably be the best basketball coach ever to come out of Ypsilanti.
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| 2007 Winter |
Home & The Handy Store - The Village Core: C. Tino Lambros describes his experiences growing up in Ypsilanti focusing on Edd Dykman's Handy Store.
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| 2007 Winter |
We Remember Our Neighborhood Stores: Tom Dodd describes the demise of the neighborhood store and indicates only two currently exist in Ypsilanti.
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| 2007 Winter |
Dad Shot Down Lindbergh, Phyllis and Fang Diller are Sleeping in Dad's Apartment, the Tomahawks Can't Climb, and it's All Henry Ford's Fault!: A story by Dennis Baer about the early years of World War II and the accidents of history that changed Ypsilanti.
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| 2007 Winter |
Jack Looks at the "Time Pieces" in the Museum: Jack Livisay provides a tour of the time pieces on display in the Museum.
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| 2007 Winter |
Minerva Visitations!: George Ridenour wonders what goes on at 220 North Huron Street when the lights go out and darkness surrounds the house.
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| 2007 Winter |
Veteran Series: Bill Nickles provides us with information about the military service experiences of Charles "Chuck" Brown and Charles Kettles.
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| 2007 Winter |
General Grant in Ypsilanti: The Ypsilanti Commerical reported that General Grant stopped in Ypsilanti on August 19, 1865.
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| 2007 Winter |
Newton Tombstone Returned to Canton: A Civil War veteran tombstone has been returned to Canton where is was originally located in Cherry Hill Cemetery.
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| 2007 Fall |
Mellencamp's - The Center of My "Village": C. Tino Lambros describes the impact Mellencamp's Clothing Store had on him and others while growing up in Ypsilanti.
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| 2007 Fall |
The John N. Goodsman Family: John Harold Goodsman provides a family history and describes many places and events that occured since the family moved to Ypsilanti in the early 1900s.
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| 2007 Fall |
Margaret Ryan Butman, In Her Family's Words: Family members describe what it was like growing up in the Gene and Margaret Butman home and the unforgettable "Irish eyes" and the "lilt of Irish laughter" of Margaret Ryan Butman.
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| 2007 Fall |
The YHS Archives - You Will Never Know What You Will Find!: Katie Dallos provides a brief look at some of the information in the YHS Archives related to early Ypsilanti streetlights and moon towers, Ypsilanti mineral waters, and inventor Elijah McCoy.
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| 2007 Fall |
World War II Veteran Series: Veterans included in this issue of the Gleanings are Frank Kildau, Joe Salcau, Ellis Freeman, and Gordon Cahours.
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| 2007 Fall |
Jack's Marvels of Extraordinary Oddities Around the Museum: Jack Livisay provides pictures of artifacts in our museum collections including a Civil War officer's desk, bird collection, and figurines.
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| 2007 Sum |
Museum Treasurer: Jessica Williams reports on how the Tiffany window has been restored to its original beauty and is a treasurer that many future citizens of Ypsilanti will enjoy.
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| 2007 Sum |
Ypsilanti Dairies: Tom Dodd reports that over the years there were many dairy industries in Ypsilanti but in today's Yellow Pages none are listed.
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| 2007 Sum |
Emmanuel Lutheran Church: Jason Birchmeier begins his article on the Emanuel Lutheran Church with the early German Lutheran families that immigrated to Washtenaw County in the early 1800s.
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| 2007 Sum |
The Many Lives of the Ypsilanti Historical Museum: Laurie Turkawski reviews the various owners of the Museum house from Asa Dow who built the house in 1860 but only lived in it for four years before moving to Chicago.
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| 2007 Sum |
Scent of Minerva: George Ridenour spins a story of Minerva Dow who some say still resides at 220 North Huron Street.
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| 2007 Sum |
History Changes Hands: Over 165 years ago a small boy seized a piece of cloth in Philadelphia and saved it from disappearing from history. Marcia Phillips tells how the "Harrison Banner" was sold by the Society.
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| 2007 Sum |
World War II Veteran Series: Philip Barnes and Daniel Maloney interview three World War II veterans (Ower Koch, Austin Norton, and Joe Butko.
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| 2007 Sum |
Ypsilanti Rocks and Rolls: George Ridenour reviews documents that reveal that earthquakes were felt in Ypsilanti as early as 1638.
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| 2007 Spr |
Charles Stewart Mott: Jack Minzey describes the many associations between C. S. Mott and Eastern Michigan University.
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| 2007 Spr |
Dolls in the Dow House: Reprint of an article about the YHS doll collection that was initially published in the Doll Castle News.
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| 2007 Spr |
St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Ypsilanti - 1830-2007: A history of St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Ypsilanti including bricks and mortar and works of art.
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| 2007 Spr |
Recollections of James Harland Fuller: James Gooding has transcribed the recollections of James Harland Fuller of York Township about the 1832 to 1842 period in Washtenaw County.
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| 2007 Spr |
Was That You, Minerva?: George Ridenour describes a "sighting" in an upper window of the Dow House and also provides historical information about Minerva Miles Dow.
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| 2007 Spr |
How Did the States Get Their Names?: John Salcau reports on the research he did concerning the origin ot the names of the states.
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| 2007 Spr |
Richard Streicher Murder: Researchers are somewhat baffled by the lack of information available related to a 1935 murder in Ypsilanti.
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| 2006 Win |
Barney and Friends - Profile: Bernard (Barney) Hughes: Barney Hughes is known as a master raconteur with a rich background of first-person history or stories just for the sake of entertainment.
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| 2006 Win |
Michigan Ladder Company: The Michigan Ladder Company will celebrate 105 years of operation in Ypsilanti this month.
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| 2006 Win |
First Presbyterian Church of Ypsilanti - 1827-2006: The First Presbyterian Church of Ypsilanti dates back to 1827 when Ypsilanti was only four years old and services were held by two visiting ministers.
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| 2006 Win |
"Telling Stories and Swapping Lies" with the Ypsilanti Morning Coffee Group: The Ypsilanti Morning Coffee Group has been meeting regularly for over 75 years in various locations in and around the city.
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| 2006 Win |
Buried Water: It's a classic American story, domination of the elements, and the action has been most ruthless and visionary and violent when the main players come upon water.
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| 2006 Win |
The Perfect Underwear for Progressive People: For over 50 years in the late 1800s and the early 1900s the Ypsilanti Underwear Company was located along the banks of the Huron River near Forest Avenue.
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| 2006 Fall |
Company Coins From the 1800's: Company coins were used widely as a medium of exchange during and immediately after the Civil War.
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| 2006 Fall |
Ypsilanti High School Boys Band and the Ypsilanti Community Band: The Ypsilanti High School Boys Band dates back to 1925 when Professor John F. Barnhill visited Ypsilanti High School and recruited "any boy who can whistle."
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| 2006 Fall |
Gleanings - Where Did That Name Come From: The "Ypsilanti-Every-Morning-Since-WW11-Coffee-Drinkers-Group" comes up with some information about where the word "Gleanings" comes from.
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| 2006 Fall |
Jacob Thumm - Indian Artifact Collector of Ypsilanti: Jacob was a first generation American and a collector of Indian artifacts that are now on display in the YHS Museum.
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| 2006 Fall |
The Roman Catholic Church Here Has Almost No History: The Roman Catholic presence in Ypsilanti dates back to the early 1800s when LaSelle and the French fur trappers traversed Washtenaw County with the Jesuits.
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| 2006 Fall |
EMU Intern Agreement Implemented: An agreement between the Ypsilanti Historical Society placing two graduate interns in the Museum and Archives has now been implemented.
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| 2006 Fall |
Tubal Cain Owen and the Healing Waters of Ypsilanti: Between 1880 and 1900, Ypsilanti became known far and wide for its mineral water enterprizes.
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| 2006 Sum |
Stark Funeral Service/Moore Memorial Chapel: Brad Stark provided much of the information about the 108 year history of the business in Ypsilanti.
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| 2006 Sum |
Sidetrack Bar and Grill: Tom Dodd provides a history of the "Sidetrack" bar and grill including the train wreck that removed the attached building.
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| 2006 Sum |
The 50's: Rec Sports Were Prime Time: Phil Barnes describes recreational sports in Ypsilanti when they were in their "heyday" in the 1950s.
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| 2006 Sum |
Yankee Air Museum Celebrates 25 Years - 1981-2006: Dave Steiner describes future plans and the past history of the Yankee Air Museum.
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| 2006 Sum |
The Ypsilanti High School School Girls Drum & Bugle Corps 1935-1978:Lois Katon provides a history of the Ypsilanti High School Girls Drum and Bugle Corps, the "Pride of Ypsilanti."
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| 2006 Sum |
A Love Story - Joe and Catherine Sesi:Covers the lives of Joe and Catherine Sesi including their early years.
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| 2006 Sum |
Ypsilanti, Basketball's Gateway to the West:The first game of basketball played east of the Allegheny Mountains was played at the Michigan Normal College. Rick Pedersen describes how Ypsilanti was involved in the early days of the sport of basketball.
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| 2006 Spr |
The Norton Family - 142 Years in Ypsilanti: Diaries written by Sara Jane Knapp Norton beginning in 1864 provide insight into the early years of life in our city.
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| 2006 Spr |
Lost Ypsilanti - The Malt House: At the beginning of the Twentieth Century the Malt House was the tallest structure on the city's northeast side.
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| 2006 Spr |
Interesting Facts from the Prohibition Era: Michigan was one of the first states to vote in prohibition and Detroit was the first major city in the country to go "dry."
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| 2006 Spr |
Community Education at Eastern Michigan University: Faculty at Eastern Michigan University played a major role in the development of community education programs in the United States.
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| 2006 Spr |
Patrick Roger (P.R.) Cleary: P.R. Cleary was only 25 when he arrived in Ypsilanti in 1883.
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| 2006 Spr |
Ypsilanti Tot makes a "Friend" of His Hero: Bob Willoughby meets his hero, Thomas Edison, at the "Light's Golden Jubilee."
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| 2006 Spr |
Finds: The Fletcher White Archives: Mr. Russell Steere took this interesting picture of the house at 219 South Huron Street over 60 years ago.
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| 2006 Spr |
Edd Dykman and "The Handy Store": Everyone in Ypsilanti shopped at "The Handy Store" and all the patrons knew and respected Edd Dykman.
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| 2005 Win |
Ypsilanti Speaks - The Starkweather Fountain: This article covers the speculation
regarging the disappearance of this fountain which was donated to the City of Ypsilanti
in 1889.
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| 2005 Win |
Lucy Osband - The Forgotten Lady: Lucy Osband and her husband William
"..influenced the life of this part of the country for half a century."
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| 2005 Win |
Preston Thomas Tucker: Preston Tucker lived the "American Dream"
and spent many years in Ypsilanti.
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| 2005 Win |
First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti: Provides a history of the First Baptist
Church of Ypsilanti dating back to 1828.
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| 2005 Win |
Phyllis Diller's Time in Ypsilanti: Several Ypsilanti residents remember
Phyllis Diller when she lived in Ypsilanti before she achieved stardom.
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| 2005 Win |
The Campbells - Jewels and Insurance: Bill Nickels reports on the history
of Betty and Jim Campbell in Ypsilanti and their many contributions to the community.
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| 2005 Fall |
Dedication of the Dr. William P. Edmunds Ypsilanti Room: Describes
the dedication of the Ypsilanti Room in honor of Dr. William P. Edmunds. The
article includes the City of Ypsilanti Proclamation.
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| 2005 Fall |
One Hundred Eighty One Years of Methodism in Ypsilanti: Provides a
history of Methodism in Ypsilanti dating back to the early 1800s.
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| 2005 Fall |
The Willoughby Family: Bob Willoughby describes the history of the
Willoughby family in the City of Ypsilanti.
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| 2005 Fall |
Lost Ypsilanti Speaks! The article provides a history of the City
Hall building located at 1 South Huron Street.
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| 2005 Fall |
Mary Ann and John Starkweather: Provides a brief history of the family
and the house at 1266 Huron River Drive.
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| 2005 Fall |
Starkweather Memorial Chapel in Highland Cemetery: Bill Nickels
describes efforts underway to restore the Starkweather Chapel.
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| 2005 Fall |
Finds - Fletcher-White Archives: Gerry Pety provides information about early
lotteries and an 1815 New York State lottery ticket that was discovered in the Archives.
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| 2005 Sum |
The Glover House:Steve Pierce and Maggie Brandt describe the unique history
of the Glover House on 118 South Washington Street and their experiences during rennovation.
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| 2005 Sum |
Lloyd Olds - An Ypsi Legend:Rick Pedersen provides a history of the Lloyd Olds era
at Eastern Michigan University and describes the many contributions he made to intramural sports.
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| 2005 Sum |
Interurban Days: Milton Barnes, a blind linotype operator, wrote about the Interurban for
an Ypsilanti newspaper called "The Press."
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| 2005 Sum |
Really...Again!: Gerry Pety describes how cemetaries in the City of Ypsilanti have
changed locations over the years.
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| 2005 Sum |
Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County: Marcia McCrary, President of the Genealogical
Society of Washtenaw County, discusses how researchers can locate genealogical information.
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| 2005 Spr |
History of the J.D. LaRue Insurance Agency: A history of the LaRue family and the J.D. LaRue Insurance Agency in Ypsilanti. The article was written by Barry LaRue.
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| 2005 Spr |
The Fullerton House at 111 East Forest: Marcia Phillips provides an interesting and informative history of the "Sears Roebuck and Company" house at 111 East Forest which was purchased by her family in 1999.
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| 2005 Spr |
Name it What?: James Mann provides a brief history of the naming of Ypsilanti starting with the original name "Woodruff's Grove."
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| 2005 Spr |
My Memories: The Dawson family located in Ypsilanti in the late 1800's and John Dawson's memories of family activities and his experiences growing up in Ypsilanti provide interesting reading.
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| 2005 Spr |
Broken, Obsolete and Wildcat Banknotes: The Michigan General Banking Law of 1837 provided opportunists with an opening. Gerry Pety has gathered information related to the possible involvement of Ypsilanti personnel in these money schemes.
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| 2004 Win |
In Memoriam - Dr. William P. Edmunds 1925-2004: A tribute to Dr. Edmunds written by Kathryn J. Howard.
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| 2004 Win |
Beyer Memorial Hospital: Marilynn Woodside provides a history of Beyer Memorial Hospital dating back to the first facilities dedicated in June of 1918.
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| 2004 Win |
Henry R. Scovill: Henry Scovill was born in 1843 and influenced Ypsilanti socially, financially and politically during his Ypsilanti years.
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| 2004 Win |
Really! Cemetaries and Graveyards in Ypsilanti: Gerry Pety describes the many locations where cemetaries and graveyards existed over the years in and around Ypsilanti.
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| 2004 Win |
A Christmas Surprise for Grandma: Gloria J. Shuttleworth spins a story about her grandparents.
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| 2004 Spr |
History of Dentistry in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County: A history of Dentistry in Ypsilanti what was originally published in "The Ypsilantian" on February 1, 1900.
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| 2004 Spr |
Growing Up in Ypsilanti: John Milford provides details about growing up in Ypsilanti. His father was a physician and was the only doctor to serve on the staffs of all three Beyer Hospitals.
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| 2004 Spr |
Congressional Medal of Honor: The article describes the Metal of Honor in the Museum that as awarded to Sgt. Robert Gardner.
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| 2004 Spr |
Ypsilanti Dairy: Marcia Peters provides details of the Ypsilanti Dairy founded in 1930 by her grandfather, Fredrick J. Peters, Sr.
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| 2003 Win |
Michigan Biography - The Quirk Family: Traces the history of the Quirk family
including those family members active in the Ypsilanti community.
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| 2003 Win |
My Memories as an Ypsilanti Press Carrier During the Early 50s: Bob Mayo discusses his experiences as a paper boy in Ypsilanti during the 50s when the paper cost 24 cents per week.
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| 2003 Win |
The Hole in the Bag: A Christmas story taken from the book "Our Boys and Girls." The story was written by Julia P. Ballard.
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| 2003 Sum |
The Dred Scott Decision: In 1820 Congress took possession of Missouri from France and Missouri was admitted to the Union as a slave state. Dred Scott was born in Virginia in 1799 as a slave of the Peter Blow family and remained a slave for most of his life. Dred Scott filed a suit to obtain his freedom which he won. However, in 1852 the Supreme Court of the State of Missouri overruled the decision. Written by Lyman D. Norris.
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| 2003 Sum |
Memories of Lifelong Ypsilantian - Lois Hopp Katon: Lois's story begins with her parents, Clayton J. Hopp and Ruth McAllister, who were both born in 1904. She tells of growing up in Ypsilanti and attending Michigan State Normal College.
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| 2002 Win |
Memories of the Kitchen Stove: Virginia Harwood Davis-Brown tells of growing up with the big blue and white kitchen stove that now is proudly displayed in the YHS Museum.
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| 2002 Win |
Recipes of Olde: Several recipes are listed that were originally published in "The Home Guide or A Bood by 500 Ladies" published in 1877.
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| 2002 Win |
Carrie A. Hardy Diary 1919: Excerpts from the December of 1919 Diary of Carrie A. Hardy.
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| 2002 Spr |
Beginnings of the Ypsilanti Historical Museum: A narrative history of the YHS Museum at 220 North Huron Street in Ypsilanti written by William P. Edmunds.
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| 2002 Spr |
Ypsilanti Thrift Shop Celebrates it's 60th Year: The Thrift Shop Association of Ypsilanti began it's year-long celebration of 60 years of dedicated service to the City with a special luncheon at the Ladies Literary Club House.
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| 2002 Spr |
Brise Fans: Brise fans were popular in Europe since 1680 but became the rage in the eighteenth century when Madame de Pompadour became fasinated by the small ivory fans. The fans displayed in the Museum came from Grace Cornish's collection.
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| 2002 Spr |
Ypsilanti Spells Trouble in Many Ways: Employees of the local post office once kept track of the free-wheeling spellings of "Ypsilanti" on letters. During a six month period they found 65 variations.
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| 2001 Fall |
The House at 220 North Huron Street: When Judge Augustus Brevoort Woodward plotted the village of Ypsilanti in 1825, he intended for Huron Street to be the "Gold Coast" of the community. The house at 220 North Huron Street certainly conveyed that message. Written by James Mann, Museum Historian.
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| 2001 Fall |
The Beginnings of the Ypsilanti Historical Collection: A narrative history of collection of materials about Ypsilanti that started with a photographic collection by Lewis White, photographer. Written by William P. Edmunds.
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| 2000 Aug |
Background on Bob & Otto-Standard Gas Station at Washtenaw and Owendale:The article descrives the history of the Standard Gas Station in Ypsilanti.
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| 2000 Aug |
Memories of the "Early Depot Town": Joseph H. Thompson describes the early history of Depot Town after 1900.
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| 1999 May |
Jack M. Wiltse Recollection of Willow Run: Jack M. Wiltse wrote about his memories of Willow Run in the early 1940's.
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| 1999 May |
Hawkins House: Doris Milliman briefly describes the Hawkins House which is known as a "first class" house.
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| 1998 Dec |
Handy Store - Fine Foods for Fine Folks: A story about Edward Dykman, the "Handy Store," and Ed's contacts with Phyliss Diller.
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| 1998 Aug |
The Torch Murder Case by Judge Edward D. Deake: Judge Deakes provides details of the torch murder case and the lasting effects this case had on the Ypsilanti area.
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| 1998 Aug |
Clocks and Inkwells: An article written by Doris Milliman describing the ink wells owned by Janes and Mary Baker and unusual clocks attractively arranged by Jan Carpenter on display in the Museum.
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| 1998 May |
Part 4 - Ypsilanti: An account of the life and service of the Greek Patriot, written for "The Ypsilantian" by W. A. McAndrews. See the June-1997, Sept-1997, and Nov-1997 issues of the Gleanings for other articles about the history of Ypsilanti.
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| 1998 May |
Eileen Harrison: Billie Zolkosky writes about her friend, Eileen Harrison.
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| 1998 May |
Ypsilanti 1898: Doris Milliman describes events in Ypsilanti in 1898.
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| 1997 Nov |
Part 3 - Ypsilanti: An account of the life and service of the Greek Patriot, written for "The Ypsilantian" by W. A. McAndrews. See the June-1997 and the Sept-1997 issues of the Gleanings for other articles about the history of Ypsilanti.
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| 1997 Sep |
Part 2 - Ypsilanti: An account of the life and service of the Greek Patriot, written for "The Ypsilantian" by W. A. McAndrews. See the June-1977 issue for Part 1 of the series.
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| 1997 Sep |
A Maize and Blue or a Green and White Wolverine: Written by John W. Milford. With another football season upon us we thought some of you might enjoy this true story involving our state's mos celebrated gridiron clash.
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| 1997 Jun |
Demetrius Ypsilanti - Our City's Namesake: An account of the life and service of the Greek Patriot, written for "The Ypsilantian" by W. A. McAndrews.
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| 1997 Mar |
Queen Anne Soap Revives Memory of Old Ypsilanti: Two letters written by former residents are crowded with memories of Ypsilanti and Ypsilantians at the beginning of the century.
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| 1996 Aug |
An Ypsilanti Automobile Driver: This is an interesting article about the history of Ypsilanti. The material was compiled by children in the Ypsilanti Schools in 1982 for the Ypsilanti Community History Project.
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| 1996 Mar |
Chios - Grand Island of Greece: The article briefly describes the early history of the island of Chios in Greece.
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| 1996 Mar |
Ypsilanti Man Famous in Kentucky: Byron M. Cutcheon, an early Ypsilanti resident and his part in the Battle of Horseshoebend, Kentucky is being recorded in a book written by Mr. Ed Cahill.
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| 1996 Mar |
William F. Ealy: Billie Zolkosky writes about her friend, Willian F. Ealy.
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| 1995 Oct |
Memories of Growing Up in Ypsilanti: "Memories of Growing Up in Ypsilanti" is a talk given by Ruth McIntire Allen in 1974. She describes the early 1900's as seen through her childhood, and family.
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| 1995 Oct |
E. S. George School: The article briefly describes the history of the E. S. George School a 1076 Ecorse road.
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| 1995 Jul |
The Hillside Farm - Our Agricultural Heritage: This article, written by Edward D. Deake, describes the agricultural traditions of his ancestors.
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| 1995 Jul |
roosevelt High School: Doris Milliman briefly describes the history of Roosevelt High School of Eastern Michigan University.
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| 1995 Apr |
Erastus W. Basom 1909: This narrative refers to the early settlers of Ypsilanti and the surrounding country in Washtenaw County, Michigan, since the year 1823. Basom is the author and writer of this narrative in the year 1909.
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| 1994 Nov |
Masonic Temple: This article describes the Masonic Temple. This article was published in the May, 1955 issue of the Phoenix.
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| 1994 Nov |
Adams School: Doris Milliman describes the history of Adams School at the corner of Prospect and Oak streets.
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| 1994 Nov |
In Memory of James Westfall: Doris Milliman describes James Westfall who died April 26, 1994. Before Westfall moved to Florida, he was the Treasurer for the Ypsilanti Historical Society for many years. He made many contributions to the Museum, including three early American Chairs for which he made Needlework seats.
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| 1994 Apr |
Diary of Lottie F. Warner: Excerpts from the diaries of Lottie F. Warner - 1892. See the December 1993 issue of the Gleanings for other excerpts from these diaries.
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| 1994 Apr |
Fletcher School: Doris Milliman briefly describes the history of Fletcher School.
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| 1993 Dec |
Diary of Lottie F. Warner: Written by Martha Woods Rhudy. This article is just what the title indicates; the experiences of Lottie F. Warner going back to when she attended Michigan State Normal College in 1892.
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| 1993 Dec |
Ypsilanti - 50 Years Ago: A chronology of events in and around Ypsilanti compiled by Louis White.
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| 1993 Dec |
Ypsilanti Heritage Festival: From "White Triangle News" compiled by Jack Miller.
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| 1993 Jun |
Jacob Thumm Indian Exhibit: Jacob Thumm describes the collection of Paleo Indian artifacts, numbering approximately 600 pieces. Thumm gave this remarkable collection to the Ypsilanti Historical Society in 1966.
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| 1993 Jun |
Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1897. See the Jun-1993, Feb-1993, Nov- 1992, Jun-1992, Mar-1992, Oct-1991, Aug-1991, Jun-1991, Apr-1991, Aug-1989, Apr-1988, Jan-1988, Oct-1988, Jul-1988, Nov-1987, Apr-1987, Jan-1987, Oct-1986, Jun-1986, Apr-1983, Jan-1983 and Mar-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1993 Feb |
Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1897. See the Jun-1993, Feb-1993, Nov- 1992, Jun-1992, Mar-1992, Oct-1991, Aug-1991, Jun-1991, Apr-1991, Aug-1989, Apr-1988, Jan-1988, Oct-1988, Jul-1988, Nov-1987, Apr-1987, Jan-1987, Oct-1986, Jun-1986, Apr-1983, Jan-1983 and Mar-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1992 Nov |
Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1897. See the Jun-1993, Feb-1993, Nov- 1992, Jun-1992, Mar-1992, Oct-1991, Aug-1991, Jun-1991, Apr-1991, Aug-1989, Apr-1988, Jan-1988, Oct-1988, Jul-1988, Nov-1987, Apr-1987, Jan-1987, Oct-1986, Jun-1986, Apr-1983, Jan-1983 and Mar-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1992 Jun |
First United Methodisy Church: An article about the Centennial of the First United Methodist Church building at the corner of North Washington Street and Washtenaw Avenue.
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| 1992 Jun |
Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1897. See the Jun-1993, Feb-1993, Nov- 1992, Jun-1992, Mar-1992, Oct-1991, Aug-1991, Jun-1991, Apr-1991, Aug-1989, Apr-1988, Jan-1988, Oct-1988, Jul-1988, Nov-1987, Apr-1987, Jan-1987, Oct-1986, Jun-1986, Apr-1983, Jan-1983 and Mar-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1992 Jun |
Ypsilanti - 1892: An article about the Depot Gardens that was written in the Commerical, the newspaper of the period.
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| 1992 Mar |
Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1897. See the Jun-1993, Feb-1993, Nov- 1992, Jun-1992, Mar-1992, Oct-1991, Aug-1991, Jun-1991, Apr-1991, Aug-1989, Apr-1988, Jan-1988, Oct-1988, Jul-1988, Nov-1987, Apr-1987, Jan-1987, Oct-1986, Jun-1986, Apr-1983, Jan-1983 and Mar-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1992 Mar |
A Brief History of Ypsilanti from Colburn's Book: A brief history of Ypsilanti and the surrounding area in the 1800s and the early 1900s.
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| 1991 Dec |
American Shelf Clocks: Herb Cornish discusses early American clocks made between 1700 and 1725.
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| 1991 Dec |
Part XXIII - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1896. See the August-1991, June-1991, April-1991, August-1989, April-1988, January-1988, October-1988, July-1988, April-1988, January-1988, November-1987, April-1987, January-1987, October-1986, June-1986, April-1983, January-1983, and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1991 Dec |
Cass Park: Doris Milliman describes attempts to beautify Cass Park, the triangle of land in front of the railroad depot.
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| 1991 Dec |
The Tower: Doris Milliman briefly describes the history of the Crossing Guard Tower at River and Cross Streets.
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| 1991 Oct |
Renwick-Rorabacher Bird Collection: The article describes the mounted bird collection donated to the Museum by Carroll E. Caldwell.
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| 1991 Oct |
Part XXII - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1896. See the August-1991, June-1991, April-1991, August-1989, April-1988, January-1988, October-1988, July-1988, April-1988, January-1988, November-1987, April-1987, January-1987, October-1986, June-1986, April-1983, January-1983, and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1991 Aug |
Part XXI - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1895. See the June-1991, April-1991, August-1989, April-1988, January-1988, October-1988, July-1988, April-1988, January-1988, November-1987, April-1987, January-1987, October-1986, June-1986, April-1983, January-1983, and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1991 Aug |
The Soldiers' Monument in Highland Cemetary: Doris Milliman provides a brief history of the monument's history.
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| 1991 Aug |
What a Reunion Means: Leslie Feret describes the reunions of a Michigan Scottish Clan and the memories they trigger of early family activities.
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| 1991 Jun |
Part XX - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1895. See the April-1991, August-1989, April-1988, January-1988, October-1988, July-1988, April-1988, January-1988, November-1987, April-1987, January-1987, October-1986, June-1986, April-1983, January-1983, and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1991 Jun |
Part II - Ypsilanti Parks: Doris Milliman describes rennovations to several Ypsilanti parks.
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| 1991 Apr |
Part XIX - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1894. See the August-1989, April-1988, January-1988, October-1988, July-1988, April-1988, January-1988, November-1987, April-1987, January-1987, October-1986, June-1986, April-1983, January-1983, and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1991 Apr |
Henry P. Glover - Mayor of Ypsilanti 1891-1893: From "The Mayors of Ypsilanti" compiled by Foster F. Fletcher, City Historian.
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| 1991 Apr |
Ypsilanti's Parks: Doris Milliman describes rennovations to several Ypsilanti parks.
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| 1990 Nov |
Part XVIII - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie (hand written) - 1894. See the August-1989, April-1988, January-1988, October-1988, July-1988, April-1988, January-1988, November-1987, April-1987, January-1987, October-1986, June-1986, April-1983, January-1983, and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1990 Nov |
The Huron Mill: Mr. Webb Harwood provided a copy of the daily account book of the Huron Mill.
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| 1990 Nov |
Letter from Henry Buck: Letter from Henry Buck of Ypsilanti to "Cousin Sarah" describing events in Ypsilanti in 1859.
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| 1990 Aug |
The New Block: Excerpts from the scrap book of Esther Henninger. The article describes plans by architect Marsh of Detroit for Washington Street.
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| 1990 Aug |
Part II - Sheldon Crittenden: Duane Crittenden writes about his Grandfather, Sheldon Crittenden, and other members of his family who first settled in Ypsilanti in 1840.
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| 1990 Aug |
The Spice Box: Joan Carpenter desribes the "Spice Box" in the museum collection and traces it's history back to France.
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| 1990 Aug |
Oil Lamps: An article written by Grace Cornish describing the lamp collection, loaned by Betty Kerr, on display in the Museum.
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| 1990 Aug |
Fourth of July - The Day at Ypsilanti: For the first time in many years the people on the east side of the river observed, in an appropriate manner at the depot, the "Fourth of July."
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| 1990 Aug |
The Light Guard: The Ypsilanti Light Guard Company was formed by a group of citizens and was one of the first companies in the state to offer itself for service in the Civil War.
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| 1990 Jun |
Fans: All about fans that may be considered frivolous, delicate, whimsical, dainty, implements and even weapons. Written by Grace Cornish.
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| 1990 Jun |
Sheldon Crittenden: Duane Crittenden writes about his Grandfather, Sheldon Crittenden, and other members of his family who first settled in Ypsilanti in 1840.
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| 1990 Mar |
Philo Ferrier: Provides a brief history of the Ferrier Machine Works, a company that manufactured a corn sheller. The factory was located near the railroad at 308-312 River Street.
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| 1990 Mar |
A Scrapbook History of Linbcoln Consolidated (The Building): Describes a scrapbook collected and assembled by David S. Flower related to the history of Lincoln School.
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| 1989 Aug |
Part XVII - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1893. See the April-1988, January-1988, October-1988, July-1988, April-1988, January-1988, November-1987, April-1987, January-1987, October-1986, June-1986, April-1983, January-1983, and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1989 Aug |
Markers on Cross Street Bridge:The markers on the Cross Street Bridge stand as memorials to the men of World War I.
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| 1989 Apr |
Part XVI - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1892. See the January-1988, October-1988, July-1988, April-1988, January-1988, November-1987, April-1987, January-1987, October-1986, June-1986, April-1983, January-1983, and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1989 Jan |
Part XV - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1891. See the October-1988, July-1988, April-1988, January-1988, November-1987, April-1987, January-1987, October-1986, June-1986, April-1983, January-1983, and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1989 Jan |
Toll Gate - Summit Farm:Doris Milliman writes about the tablet marking the site of the Summit Farm toll gate on the Detroit-Saline Plank Road
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| 1988 Oct |
Part IVX - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1890. See the July-1988, April-1988, January-1988, November-1987, April-1987, January-1987, October-1986, June-1986, April-1983, January-1983, and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1988 Oct |
The Ypsilanti Nomads 1955-1965: Dedicated to safe driving and to courtesy on the road, the Ypsilanti Nomads were organized by Mr. Harold C. Foster, a member of the Ypsilanti Police Force, and Mr. Emil Susterka, Chief of Police in 1955.
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| 1988 Jul |
Part XIII - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1888. See the April-1988, January-1988, November-1987, April-1987, January-1987, October-1986, June-1986, April-1983, January-1983, and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1988 Jul |
Historical Marker: The marker on the lawn of 220 North Huron Street is one of those chosen by the Michigan Historical Commission and commemorates Michigan's Interurbans.
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| 1988 Apr |
Part XII - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1886. See the January-1988, November-1987, April-1987, January-1987, October-1986, June-1986, April-1983, January-1983, and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1988 Apr |
Historical Markers: There are two stone markers on Huron Street that are seldom noticed. One is in front of the former Ladies' Library and marks the Ypsilanti Area Sesquicentennial 1823-1973 and the other is in front of the former City Hall at 300 North Huron Street in memory of the Grand Army of the Republic.
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| 1988 Jan |
Part XI - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1886. See the November-1987, April-1987, January-1987, October-1986, June-1986, April-1983, January-1983, and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1988 Jan |
Michigan Avenue - Old Chicago Road Historical Marker: A stone at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Congress Stree marks an important time in the development of Ypsilanti - the laying of the old Chicago Trail which is now Michigan Avenue.
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| 1987 Nov |
Part X - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1886. See the April-1987, January-1987, October-1986, June-1986, April-1983, January-1983, and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1987 Nov |
Ypsilanti Electric Light 1887: Exactly one hundred years ago, Ypsilanti took a giant stride forward into the new world of technology and turned on its first electric street lights.
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| 1987 Jul |
Reverend D. Pierce Marker: The marker at the northwest corner of Ballard and Emmet Streets marks the site where once stood the home of the Reverend John D. Pierce, founder of the Public School System in Michigan.
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| 1987 Apr |
Ypsilanti and the Historical Cannon: The old landmark on the east side in Prospect Park is an ancient coast defense gun from Fort McCler, Kitterly, Maine.
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| 1987 Apr |
Part XI - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1885. See the January-1987, October-1986, June-1986, April-1983, January-1983, and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1987 Jan |
A Tribute to Phoebe M. Miller: Phoebe, a friend to, and of, many people in the area died October 28, 1986 at the age of 84. She began life in Sumpter Township on May 17, 1902 and lived in the Ypsilanti area most of her life.
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| 1987 Jan |
Part VIII - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1884. See the October-1986, June-1986, April-1983, January-1983, and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1986 Oct |
Part VII - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1883. See the June-1986, April-1983, January-1983, and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie Diaries.
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| 1986 Jun |
Part VI - Coming to American: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1882. See the April-1983, January-1983 and the March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie diaries.
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| 1986 Feb |
Chronology 1888: A chronology of events in and around Ypsilanti compiled by Foster Fletcher.
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| 1985 Oct |
Part V - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1880. See the August-1985, January-1983, April-1983, and March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie diaries.
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| 1985 Oct |
Chronology - 1887: A chronology of events in and around Ypsilanti compiled by Foster Fletcher.
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| 1985 Aug |
Demetrius Ypsilanti: Hero of the Greek War of Independence whose valor and whose ideals of freedom provided inspiration for a pioneer Michigan settlement.
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| 1985 Aug |
Part IV - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1875. See the January-1983, April-1983, and March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie diaries.
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| 1985 Aug |
Chronology 1884-1886: A chronology of events in and around Ypsilanti compiled by Foster Fletcher.
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| 1985 Apr |
Chronology 1881-1883: A chronology of events in and around Ypsilanti compiled by Foster Fletcher.
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| 1985 Feb |
Chronology 1878-1880: A chronology of events in and around Ypsilanti compiled by Foster Fletcher.
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| 1984 Jun |
Chronology 1877: A chronology of events in and around Ypsilanti compiled by Foster Fletcher.
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| 1984 Feb |
Vett Noble of Ypsilanti (A Clerk for General Sherman): Sylvester Nobel of Ypsilanti, Michigan was a lowly and sometimes impudent clerk in the Union Army. He served as one of the few headquarters clerks for William T. Sherman during his campaign in the Carolinas in 1865. Edited by Donald W. Disbrow.
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| 1983 Oct |
Chronology 1875-1876: A chronology of events in and around Ypsilanti compiled by Foster Fletcher.
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| 1983 Apr |
Part III - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1875. See the January-1983 and March-1978 issues of the Gleanings for other excerpts from the Lambie diaries.
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| 1983 Jan |
Part II - Coming to America: Excerpts from the diaries of William Lambie - 1872-1874. Excerpts form the 1864-1871 diaries appeared in the March-1978 issue of the Gleanings.
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| 1982 Oct |
Part IV - The Mayors of Ypsilanti 1858-1981: All research presented is the work of Foster Fletcher, City Historian.
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| 1982 Oct |
Part I - Coming to America: William Lambie, Foster Fletcher's Grandfather wrote in 1870 about coming to America. William was born April 15, 1821 in Strathaven, Scotland and died on April 25, 1900 in Ypsilanti Township.
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| 1982 Aug |
Part II - Early History of the Town of Lima: Samuel Clements, Sr. was born August 12, 1780 near Seneca, Ontario County, New York. The Clements "took up" about 640 acres in Section 12 of Lima Township.
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| 1982 May |
Part I - Early History of the Town of Lima: Written by Samuel Clements. A paper prepared for the Washington County Pioneer Society and read December 7, 1874. Samuel Clements, Sr. came to the territory of Michigan in 1825. He died on June 16, 1866 and is buried in the Parker Cemetery in Lima Township.
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| 1982 May |
Part III - The Mayors of Ypsilanti 1858-1981: The first article in this series appeared in the October, 1981 issue of the Gleanings.
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| 1982 Feb |
Part II - The Mayors of Ypsilanti 1858-1976: In 1976 the Ypsilanti Archives and Historical Society compiled a booklet of the Mayors of Ypsilanti. The book contained photographs of each Mayor and the dates of his term in office. Research by Foster Fletcher, City Historian.
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| 1981 Dec |
Sketch of the Life of E. M. Foote: An interesting article on Ypsilanti's pioneer teacher of public school music, a man whose musical influence extended through many states. Written by Miss Abba Owen, the granddaughter of Professor Foote, herself one of Ypsilanti's favorite musicians and a teacher in the Normal College Conservatory of Music.
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| 1981 Oct |
Part I - The Mayors of Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti - It's Past, Present and Future: Mr. Fletcher's "Mayors of Ypsilanti," covers Ypsilanti's many leaders from Chauncey Joslin in 1858, Arden Ballard in 1859, Benjamin Follett in 1860, Parmenio Davis in 1861, Edward Allen in 1880, Henry Scoville in 1881, Chester Yost in 1884, Clark Cornwell in 1886, and Daniel Putman in 1889. Also includes the third and final part of "Ypsilanti - It's Past, Present and Future" by Charles Rich Pattison which was first published in the Ypsilanti Commercial in 1874.
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| 1981 Jul |
Ypsi - It's Past, Present and Future and In Remembrance of Merry Maude Wallace: Continuation of Pattison's Ypsilanti History, covering the newspapers, societies and cemetary. He provides a good picture of the mills and manufacturing businesses from the cooper shops, novelty works, tanniers and whip-socket company.
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| 1981 Apr |
Ypsi - It's Past, Present and Future, Naming the Streets, and Letters from George P. Becker: The History of Ypsilanti, written by the editor of Ypsilanti Commerical, Charles Pattison in 1874, and covering the early settlement, the churches and schools. The history of the street names provides interesting details, such as "...Race Street was derived from an early constructed race or ditch that brought the Huron River more directly to the mill. Also gives background on provious owner of the land and the platting of the farms.
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| 1981 Feb |
Old School Essays, 200 Years Ago...It Wasn't Easy, and Continued History of Street Names: Three compositions written by high school seminar students in 1848 describing "...places I would like to visit, our school room, and home." A listing of Revolutionary War activities in 1781 and more background on Ypsilanti street names, like Water Street, was probably covered frequently with water, in times of high river.
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| 1980 Dec |
The Remarkable McAndrews - Naming the Streets of Ypsilanti: What the title implies - (interesting story; heartbreaks, smiles, honest men and dishonest men during their journey from Scotland to Ypsilanti - via New Jersey, Baltimore, Md., and finally a water journey to Michigan.)
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| 1980 Oct |
Reminiscences of Charles Fleming and Letter by David Gairdner: Charles Fleming wrote his reminiscences in 1907, but goes back to his father's arrival in Woodruff's Grove (Ypsilanti) - describes trials, privations, suffering of the pioneers. Gairdner writes to a Robert Campbell in Scotland describing the town, changes ("Now there is stores and groceries everywhere that luxury or fashion could think of") and describes his own farm.
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| 1980 Jun |
Army Draft During the Civil War and "Old Days": In "My Live in Ypsilanti" by Genevieve Ward Williams, she warmly describes the early 1900's in Ypsilanti as seen through the eyes of a hard working black family. There is also a poem written by Mrs. Stadtmiller describing her childhood, and finally the order of 1865 and the way to increase the membership and efficiency of the Army.
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| 1980 Apr |
Cronological History Following Civil War to 1880: Prepared by Foster Fletcher, City Historian. Continuation of article in the February 1980 Gleanings.
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| 1980 Feb |
Chronological History Following Civil War Up To 1880: Prepared by Foster Fletcher, City Historian. Also some "tidbits" from the archives, e.g. "Please let the bearer, B. W. Noyes, have three dollars out of your store and charge to me."
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| 1979 Dec |
Recipes, "Household" Hints and Histories: "Christmas About 1904" by Foster Fletcher; old recipes with histories of some of the contributors (1883). Also includes an article about the James M. Huestons, who lived in "the fine old Greek Revival Mansion at 125 North Huron Street."
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| 1979 Oct |
Early History of the Banks of Ypsilanti: By Dorothy Disbrow - just what the title implies; also mention of the "Greenback Party," organized in 1876.
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| 1979 Apr |
School History: Very interesting and detailed account of the early elementary and secondary school of Ypsilanti, written and researched by Dorothy Disbrow, Archivist for the Ypsilanti Historical Museum.
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| 1979 Feb |
Letters of James Heron and Annual Report of the Museum Director: This issue has Mr. Heron's revolutionary letters containing war details, biographical information concerning the family of Joseph Thompson, and also bits and pieces from the archives.
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| 1978 Dec |
Remembrance of Things Past and Florence Babbitt and the Babbitt House: Foster Fletcher discusses world events, robberies, businesses on Congress Street (Michigan Avenue) and the people who ran them. Arthur Howard shares his childhood memories of Florence S. Babbitt, 1847-1929. There is a brief biographical background of the Horatio Blackmore Lewis family.
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| 1978 Sep |
The "Ypsilantian" 1889 and the Underground Railroad: Exerpts from the Ypsilantian (newspaper), Friday, March 6, 1885. Also, a story of the house at 220 North Huron Street. This issue includes the "Underground Railroad" of 1885 in this area.
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| 1978 Mar |
Lambie Diary 1864-1871: A typical diary - exerpts from the diaries of William Lambie. May 3, ice in the water pails - cole, sad and weary;" July 17, "Jones cut the wheat - over 7 acres in 2 days - paid him $6." The Lambies were from Scotland, Mr. Lambie being forty-five when they came to the United States. The diary is more about their family than about the community, although people are, of course, mentioned.
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| 1977 Nov |
Early Presbyterian Church Records and LaRea Swartz History: A few old 1832 to 1850 Church Session records - a bit amusing. The LaRea Swartz couple were members of the Ypsilanti Historical Society and this is just a little background on their family - they moved away from Ypsilanti in 1977.
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| 1977 May |
"O Pioneers" and the Willow Run Settlement: "O Pioneers" is from the reminiscenses of Henry F. Horner as published in February 20, 1925 issue of Ypsilanti Daily Press. The "Willow Run Settlement" is by John McMath, who died in 1900. Detailed description of McMath settling in this area dnd the house (farm) they had - also other families and where they settled in the Willow Run area.
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| 1976 Nov |
Ypsilanti Chronology 1862 - December 1866: This is the 3rd article by Peter Fletcher covering the review 1850-1860, the "great fire," the Civil War events and letters about it. There are many tidbits from the Lambie waste book or diary and from other people's lives.
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| 1976 Mar |
Ypsilanti Cronology 1850-1870: By Foster L. Fletcher, City Historian - dedication of the Ypsilanti Normal Teacher Training School in 1852; churches organized; happenings around the U.S. are mentioned; histories of Ypsilanti families. Gives a list of first enlistment roll for the Civil War.
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| 1976 Jan |
Ypsilanti Players from 1915-1957: Ypsilanti Players gave their first program on April 15, 1915 - the group was started by Daniel L. Quirk, Jr. Description of remodeling a barn, their first production, press coverage from Detroit papers (also the Christian Science Monitor). "Probably the most complete and charming "Little Theater" west of New York." Traces the history up to 1957.
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| 1975 Nov |
Memories Mingle with the River & Elijah McCoy: The "Memories Mingle with the River" is a talk given by Foster L. Fletcher, Ypsilanti City Historian, before the Washtenaw County Historical Society in 1974. Elijah McCoy is the story of a young black inventor living in Ypsilanti about 100 years ago.
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| 1975 Sep |
A Brief History of the Archives, Historical Society & Museum: "Archives date back to the year 1809 when there was no Ypsilanti." A true account of the very beginnings of Ypsilanti and how records were acquired and the Historical Society was organized.
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| 1975 Jul |
A History of the Washtenaw Country Club 1899-1974: Written by Clark M. Greenstreet. Excellent, if you are interested in the golf history of the third oldest club in Michigan. (Most people think Washtenaw was the second oldest club in Michigan...not true.)
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| 1975 Apr |
The Hammond-Movius Papers (Michigan Pioneers): Old papers found in the attic of the Shaefer Toy Store a few years ago describing the life of two pioneer families in about 1830.
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| 1974 Dec |
Ypsilanti and the Automobile: Exactly as the title indicates - dealers and inventors in this area.
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| 1974 Sep |
Chocolate Shop and Drug Store: Description of the Gaudy Bakery Shop "one of the hubs of city communication." Also, Weinmann-Matthews Drug Store, "...in addition to being a drug store, they handled paints, wallpaper...opened at 6:00 am to accomodate painters and decorators."
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| 1974 Jul |
Memories of the "Early Depot Town": Written by Joseph H. Thompson. Description of the trains (contents), stores, ("...was a cigar store that was operated by Mr. Chris Duress. They called him "Doc" for he concocted a remedy that he claimed would restore lost manhood. He filled his window one day with this remedy and the sun came through the window pretty bright and the bottles exploded and blew out the front windows..."). This booklet is amusing and fun to read.
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| 1974 Apr |
Lowell, The Ancient City: During the speculation of 1834-40 every important water course was seized and promoted back east. One of the best sources of water power was the site of Lowell, northeast of the Superior Road Bridge. A paper mill was projected, a flour mill was completed and ran for two years. But, as fast as it was promoted, it fell vacant until it was used for workers at the Cromwell Paper Mill.
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| 1974 Feb |
History of the King and Lamb Grocery Store (1893-1970): The King & Lamb Grocery history begins in 1838 when Ypsilanti only had 120 houses and the store was located at 40-42 E. Michigan. The store relocated to 101 W. Michigan in 1858, and that became its permanent location. The store sold nearly everything in bulk, coffee was sold as a green berry, and cider was purchased in barrels and held until it turned into vinegar. Cornucopias (cone-shaped wrapping) were used in handling and packaging bulk goods. There was delivery service - boys went from house to house to pick up orders and then to deliver later in the day. The store was closed in 1942 after 104 years of service.
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| 1973 Dec |
Pioneers of the Ypsilanti Area: A Mr. William Watts wrote a letter in 1836 to his family in England (from Ypsilanti). Hardships! "I left my family at Detroit about four o'clock in the afternoon, with a few pence in my pocket, intending to walk all night, but the roads was (were) so bad, which compelled me to stop at the tavern. They charged 3 d for my bed." Watts writes of work available and types of people found in this area at that time. Also in this booklet is a reminiscence of the Jothan & Aurilla Stevens Goodell family. "From Detroit she rode an Indian pony to what is now Ypsilanti, following an Indian trail of notches cut in the trees."
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| 1973 Oct |
The Early Elementary and Secondary Schools of Ypsilanti: Dates, places, people & descriptions - "The teacher's salary was so very nominal and in not a few instances districts allowed their houses to be occupied by whomsoever would undertake to teach and for whatever he could obtain from his patrons. Such was the state of educational affairs in Ypsilanti from 1836 until 1848-49."
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| 1973 Aug |
The History of Paper Making in Washtenaw County: Written by Daniel L. Quirk, Jr. A real history - "In 1690 the first paper mill was licensed to operate at Germantown, Pa." Follows paper making in this area to the present Quirk family enterprises.
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| 1973 Jul |
History of Dentistry in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County (1842-1895): Written by Dr. John Andress Watling. Amusing in spots - "During the winter of 1856, Dr. A. F. Barr came to Ypsilanti. He had a kind of checkered life, being of a roving disposition." Nothing on the techniques, especially, but more of the who's who.
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| 1973 Apr |
The Lady Doctors of Ypsilanti 1860-1899: In July of 1899 a govenment survey indicated there were 6,882 practicing women physicians in the United States. In Ypsilanti at that time there were three "lady" doctors.
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| 1973 Feb |
Ypsilanti's Mineral Water Sanitariums: Between the years 1880 and 1917 there were two successful Mineral Water Sanitariums in Ypsilanti, each supplied with mineral water from local wells.
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