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Ypsilanti Gleanings, October 1980,
October 1980

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J. Craig Biddle Ypsilanti
6 Photographs of the scene of the 1934 Steicher murders.

Eileen Harrison Ypsilanti
Newspaper clippings of 1931 ‘torch’ murders.

Lydia McDonald Ypsilanti
Research paper for History course at E.M.U.-‘Historical Events Leading Up to the Formation of the Historical District and Commission’

Bill Siemers Ypsilanti
Sketch of house at 95 Oakwood-copy of adv. for ‘Ypsilanti Mineral Baths’

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Peters Ypsilanti
Underwood typewriter-circa 1930

Mrs. Jennibelle Davis Ypsilanti
Curtain stretchers-White cotton wedding dress worn by Bessie start at her marriage to Milfred Stark 8/14/1913.

Unknown
“Hillcrest” 1923

Maxe A. Obermeyer, Jr. Ypsilanti
Three reproduced Ypsilanti postals-1 Old Cleary Business School, “The Huron” (old hotel), “Ypsilanti Country Club”

Sandra Shapiro Detroit, Michigan
Research paper-“History of Parker Mill and Its Environs for Washtenaw County Histric District Commission”.

Mrs Beulah Hankinson Foster Ypsilanti
Three diplomas (1896) for Kate O. Arnold (Mrs Foster's mother) from University of Michigan. Framed hair decoration with notation “Hair of Florence S. Babbitt” made by J.J. Ormond, Chicago 1887. Two cream and green pottery candy dishes.

Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Dusbiber Ypsilanti
Ceiling lamp-old-found in closet of Adams school. Small white plate “I rospect School” Advertising card-‘Ypsilanti Feb. 14th 1898’ Wedding dress, hand made by Anna Otto (1865–1915) for her marriage to Wm. Dusbiber in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, August 4 1884. Postal-‘View in Prospect Park’.

Mrs. Albert Walton Ypsilanti
Small booklet-‘Map of Ypsilanti’ 1917

Ray Vorce Ypsilanti
Small brochure-undated-‘Consumption-How to Avoid It’ issued by ‘Ypsilanti Anti-Tuberculosis Society’-found at auction in Centerville, Michigan.

Mrs. Anna Anderson Ypsilanti
Beautiful hand-tatted table cloth. Old flat iron.

Maxe A. Obermeyer, Jr. Ypsilanti
AMERICAN FLAG-48 stars-found in old house belonging to Obermeyer Realty Co.

Ypsilanti Credit Bureau (Peter B. Fletcher)
CITY DIRECTORIES for 1975 and 1976.

Jack Harris Ypsilanti
Green glass quart bottle of “Paragon’ (Ypsilanti Mineral Water) about half full. Found at home at 510 Pearl-home of Miss Ada Norton from 1885–1939.

Martin Opem Ypsilanti
Medieval pike staff and helmet-outdated checkbook from National Bank of Ypsilanti

Mrs. George Bird Ypsilanti
YPSILANTI HERITAGE ENGAGEMENT CALENDARS 1976–1981 inclusive Folders from 1980 Aug. 24th House Tour

Foster L. Fletcher Ypsilanti
Five postals of Michigan scenes for Archives postalcard collection.

Mrs. Frank Burgess Ypsilanti
Original carbon of letter of February 19, 1936 to S. Arnold Wiard, Police Commissioner from H.C. Holmes, City Clerk, stating a petition, passed by City Council-giving petition and the Council recommendation on hiring blacks as policemen in the City of Ypsilanti “when vacancy occurs”.

Mrs. W.J. Heider Ypsilanti
A rare Ypsilanti postalcard-“Swergel's Store-“The Normal Bookstore”.

Uldeen Daniel Canton, Michigan
Baby's christening dress-with hand-tatted bodice-circa 1900.

Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Block Ypsilanti
Tin can of “Karo”-old

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Schrader (formerly of Ypsilanti)
Tin can of tobacco-“Peachey Double Cut”-Map-side 1-Commercial and railroad map of U. S., side two-1928 Highway map of U.S. Water color reproduction from original in the Franklin Dekleine Co. collection-“Michigan State Normal College, Ypsilanti” Large folder-“Patrick McNiff's Plan of the Settlement of Detroit 1796” reproduced in collotype facsimile from the Original Mms. in Clements Lib-with notes by F. Clever Bald”.

Unknown
Metal instrument for punching hole in pig's nose for the insertion of a ring.

Mrs. Joseph Thompson Ypsilanti
Newspaper clippings from “Press” 12/10/1972 about house at 206 S. Washington-home of the late Dr. & Mrs. Bradley M. Harris.

Mrs. James Breakey (through Mrs. J.J. Woods)
Picture of Washtenaw's first Court House. Given to the late Judge Breakey sometime ago by Herbert R. Bartlett from his collection.

Edward Smith Ypsilanti Police Dept.
Old business postals-1 from Michigan Central R.R. 1885, 1 from coaldealer in Detroit 1892 and 1 a dues reminder 1886 from Huron Lodge #241, K. of H.

Mrs. Ray Sugars (nee Florence Carlton) 34663 Elm Street Wayne, Mich.
Large framed photograph of past worthy Matrons of Eastern Star-some identified.

George May Douglas, Mich.
Book MOON OVER WILLOW RUN by Dan Patch-a former Ypsi. Police Chief.

Alan Stewart Ypsilanti
Three wooden nickels-used for advertising purposes.

Charles Bohn Ypsilanti
Four City Directories, Ann Arbor 1955, Ypsilanti 1955, and 1942 and 1928. A HISTORY OF KIWANIS IN MICHIGAN by rence M. Loesell 1956, PSILANTIAN 1968

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A Cordial Welcome to Our New Members

LEWIS, Horatio B., II 600 Covington Road Birmingham, Mich. 48010
McELYA, Mitchel R., Mr. & Mrs. 708 Congress Ypsi.
MARTIN, Donald W. 17401 Plaza Ontonal San Diego, Calif. 92128
MILLER, Louise 1378 Stamford Ypsi
SCHEBE, Marian, Mrs. 1324 ATA Highway The Dunes Apt #504 Indialantic, Florida 32903
SLUCTER, Kern G. 953 E. Michigan #25 Ypsi.
STADTMILLER, Bennett 71 North Clubview Drive. Ypsi.
STADTMILLER, Gernard P.O. Box 184 Palm Bay, Florida 32905
STADTMILLER, George 529 Fairview Circle Ypsilanti
STAGER, Claudette 2931 Rountree B-#1 Ypsi.
TAFINA, Gary R. 23868 Kensington Taylor, Mich. 48108

Elmer Senff
35386 Ave. E.
Yucaipa, California 92399

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October 1980

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The ‘Ypsilanti Yesterday Heritage Festival’ of August 1980 is now past history and pleasant memories.

Although the Museum was not on the official House Tour this year we had about 2000 people visit our building.

As usual, Ethel o'Connor, our Guide Chairman, did a splendid job scheduling guides for extra hours and she deserves especial thanks for the calls she made and the time she spent recruiting guides.

We are very fortunate in having such a good group of willing and faithful volunteers. For the ‘Festival’ days they were:-

Friday, August 22: Miriam Peters, Frances Warren, Grace Spratt, Ruth Duey, Lynda Hahlbrock, Peg Fitzharris, Ada Holmes, Bonnie Osborn, Dorothy Kellas, Margaret Wheeler, Leslie Feret, Eileen Harrison, Doris Milliman, Dorothy Disbrow and Foster Fletcher.

Saturday, August 23:-Esther Ensign, Frances Warren, Ethel O'Connor, Louise Pate, Mary Warner, Dave Gauntlett, Phoebe Miller, Foster Fletcher, Doreen Binder, Lucille Langworthy, Rene Moran, Susie Woods, Jeanne Jordan, Dottie Disbrow, Ann McCarthy and Marge Gauntlett.

Sunday, August 24:-Drew Gilbert, Vaunee Gilbert, Rene Moran, Mary Pappas, Dave McGaffin, Wm. McCarthy, Frank Burgess, Rene Burgess, Irving Dixon, Harriet Stewart, Alan Stewart, Disanne Trevarrow and Ethel O'Connor.

One of the most popular and best selling items we have at our sales case are the clothes pin dolls made by Eileen Harrison. Eileen made fifty dolls to sell during the ‘Festival’ days-and they sold with lightning-like speed. These dolls are becoming ‘collector items’. Thank you, Eileen.

During the ‘Festival’ we had guests from all over this section of the State as well as guests from fifteen other States; from as far west as California and as far east as New Jersey. We also had visitors from five foreign countries: Austria, Germany, Mexico, Norway and Panama.

This year the Society sponsored the ‘professional dealer’ Antique Sale at the old High School. Bill Edmunds and Sherril Reeves were co-chairman of this project. Society members on that committee were: Kathryn and LaVern Howard, Grace and Herbert Cornish, Ann McCarthy, Doris Milliman, Dottie Disbrow and Ron Miller. Among their other duties Kathryn and LaVern and Grace and Herbert took charge of our sales booth. There was a great deal of work to prepare for this affair. Sherril, in particular, deserves so much credit for making it a success for it was she who contacted dealers and did much of the tedious paper work.

A letter was sent to our local membership asking that they support our Sale by purchasing advance tickets. Our membership response was splendid-and we thank you!

The whole affair was a great success for the Society and a complete financial report will be given at a later date.

Before and during the ‘Festival’ the display at the Museum was that of the beautiful and unusual fan collection loaned by Grace Cornish. Through the middle of October the display is that of the interesting collection of old and rare bells beloning to Lucy Tidswell. During October and November we will have Doug Kelly's display of political buttons, election signs, etc.

Lloyd M. Shoemaker, of Dearborn, has sent the Ypsilanti Historical Society a $100.00 check as a memorial for Frederick B. Cleveringa.

On September 12th, Governor Millikin came to the General Motors complex to dedicate the Willow Run Bomber plant as as State of Michigan Historical site.

Albert Kahn was the Architect for the building which was built by the Ford Motor Company on land owned by Henry Ford.

Ann McCarthy, Historical Society President and Foster Fletcher were in attendance for this historic occasion which was hosted very graciously by the General Motors Hudra-matic staff.

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Ypsilanti Historical Society
Third Annual Dinner
October 26th (Sunday)
Time - 5 O'Clock
Masonic Temple - 76 N. Huron
(Parking in City Lot - N. Huron St.)

Mr. Thomas L. Jones - Our Dinner Speaker
Is the new Executive Secretary of the Michigan Historical Society - Formerly Public Information Director for the Detroit Historical Museum.

Tom, his wife Winifred, and their two daughters live at 512 Fairview Circle, Ypsilanti.

Tom has said that he is anxious to visit the local museums of Michigan. He and his family have toured our museum during 'Festival Days' - Now he will have the opportunity of meeting the members of our society - And you him!

Tickets $5.00 Adult $2.50 Children

We have notified the ladies of the Eastern Star, who have the reputation of preparing delicious meals, to prepare dinner for 200 people. There will be no tickets sold at the door. Tickets must be purchased prior to the dinner. We must have out final count of dinner guests turned in no later than October 20th.

Let us welcome Tom Jones by having a full house on October 26th.

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September 1975

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RECENT ACQUISITIONS

Anonymous
Roosevelt High School year books 1932, 1933 (4)

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Congdon
Sled beloning to the late Judge James Breakey-about 1908

Mrs. Albert Barrett Paris, Tennessee
Four pottery crocks, two large two small-“history of Ypsilanti Township” and school maps.-“Ypsi-Dixit” 1913-14-18 & 19-“Aurora” 1922 & “Ypsi-Sem” magazine for 1912-13-14-Curling iron, button hooks, ink bottle & book

Mrs. Fred Peters
Two coverlets (about 1870), pencil box, sweet grass “Indian made” bas kets, bound volume 1887 “St Nicholas”-English puo. Atlas-(prior to 1830)-, wooden presses, clothing belonging to Mrs. Peter's. grandmother.

Mr. Angelo Angelocci
Scrapbook containing promotional material, newspaper clippings, letters, etc, on “Y” building-1970

Miss Lvangeline Lewis
Black velvet, bead trimmed shoe buckels.

Mrs. Marie Hatch

Two large bread boards, rose & whi table cloth (estate of late F. Eddy)

Mrs. Walter Tubbs

Pewter mug belonging to Inez Graves' father-1854. Fourteen old books.

Mr. James Westfall
Set of playing cards from “Pan American Exposition-Buffalo” 1901

Mrs. Mildred H. Wildman
Eight revised editions of McGuffey's “Reader” (from primer to sixth-2 copies 3)

Mr. Ben Sovey
Rotary Club Roster, 1933-box suspender buttons, sheet of “wire hooks and Alpha eyes”-upnolstry needle, adv. card-“Children's nose Supporter”

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A CORDIAL WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS—

FITZHARRIS, John E., Mrs. 360 Owendale
HIGH SCOPE
Educational Research Foundation
125 N. Huron
Attn: Mr. Charles Wallgren
PETERS, Fred, Mr. & Mrs.
1206 Westmoorland

QUIGLEY, B.

358 C. Avenida Eastilla

Laguna Hills, California 92653
VOILES, Jack, Mr. 7 Mrs.
#927-2446 Lake in the Woods
Blvd.

In Memorium

Helen Louise Johnston (1885–1975)
A charter member of our Society who was born on September 17,1885 on a farm which is now part of the Willow Run Airport. Her father, Perry Vorce, settled in that area after serving in the 112th N.Y. volunteers in the Civil War.
Mrs. Johnston always supported the projects of the Society and faithfully attended our meetings-we will miss her friendly presence.

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September 1975

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Date: September 1975

CITY
TOWNSHIP

George D. Goodman, Mayor
William Winters, Supervisor

Joseph A. Warren-Manager
Frank Daniels, Jr., Treasurer

Herbert C. Smith-Deputy Manager

James Ashby-Clerk
Anna J. Stepp, Clerk

COUNCIL
TRUSTEES

John D. Hooker-Mayor Pro-Tem
Richard Brahan

Harold R. Baise
Sheridan Crum

Robert Cherris
Roy Wilbanks

William Paul Clay, Jr.
Wesley Prater

Mattie L. Dorsey

Nathalie E. Edmunds

Martin H. Gillentine

Eric Jackson

Susan Lindsay

O. Shreve Waldenmyer

Bradley Harris, M.D., Chairman
Max Lurkins
Richard Skinner
Mrs. Clarence Henry
Mrs. Carl Miller
Arthur J Howard
Viola Carter
John Elwell
Foster Fletcher, City Historian
Mrs. D.W. Disbrow-Secretary-Archivist

THE YPSILANTI HISTORICAL SOCIETY HAS BEEN CHOSEN AS THE WINNER OF THE 1975 “AWARD OF HERIT” BY THE AWARD COMMITTEE OF THE STATE OF MICHICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR “ITS DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF A SUCCESSFUL HISTORICAL MUSEUM”.
THIS YEAR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MICHIGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS BEING HELD ON MACKINAW ISLAND IN THE GRAND HOTEL AND THE SOCIETY WILL BE PRESENTED THE AWARD AT THE LUNCHEON ON SEPTEMBER 15TH.
GRACE AND JOSEPH H. THOMPSON WILL ATTEND THE LUNCHEON AND ACCEPT THE AWARD FOR THE YPSILANTI HISTORICAL SOCIETY. JOE IS A MEMBER OF THE MACKINAW ISLAND COMMISSION.

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February 1975

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THE MUSEUM:
March 15 & 16 two until four CANDLEMAKING-Mrs. Omer Robbins, Jr. EASTER EGG MAKING & DISPLAY Mrs. Esther Engisn
April 19 & 20 two until four QUILTING-Mrs. Clayton Hopp NEEDLEPOINTE-Mr. James Westfall

THE ARCHIVES:
In January Mr. Michael J. Smith and Mr. Alex Steffie from the Department of State, Michigan History Divison, came to the Archives Section to research the material we have on Florence Smalley Babbitt, Michigan's First Antique Collector and Ypsiliantian. Their Division is preparing a booklet in honor of this lady. The men tourned the Museum and were most flattering in praise of the work which has been done. They also made valuable constructive suggestions regarding the displaying of some of our items.

Recently Mr. Irving E. Rantanen, Program Policy Officer (West Europe) of the U.S. Information Agency informed us that the material sent about Demetrios Ypsilanti (upon his request) was now in Athens, Greece: "Mr. Vittorio Pons, says his organization plans to commemorate the U.S. Bicentennial by issuing medals bearing the likenesses of Europeans who participated meaningfully in the events of of the Amercian Revolutionary period. The medals would be presented for sale in albums containing short descriptions of each European's role in early U.S. history..."

"The Ypsilanti Advisor" is now running short articles and photographs of historical houses of Ypsilanti. The pictures and background material are taken from our archives.

We have found that page 75-76 was in advertently left out of the reprint of the 1874-1915 "Washtenaw County Atlas". If you have purchased a copy of the atlas and wish to have the missing page please call 482-4990.

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February 1975

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Mrs. Patsy Chandler
"Le Taxiphote"-this unusual piece was originally given to Mrs. Chandler by Dr. Katherine Chamberlain of Ann Arbor. Dr. Chamberlain, who taught Chemistry and Physics at Wayne State Univ. was a photography buff. It measures 16 inches by 12 and is a sophisticated form of the more familiar steroptican viewer. It also has a drawer full of slides which Dr. Chamberlain took on trips to Europe in the early 1900's. It was restored and repaired by Arthur J Howard.

Julia Quirk Elliott
The lovely rug on the floor of the L.S. White room at the Museum

Mrs. Jack Willoughby
Fancy white apron beloning to Margaret Mead-Mrs. Willoughby's grandmother.

Mr. Foster Fletcher
"Ypsilanti Dixits" for 1902,11, 1915,-"Aurora" 1899, 1902-"Portrait & Biographical Album" 1891-7 books of research interest-Photograph of Francis Lambie in beautiful wooden frame. Francis Lambie (1794 Scotland-1869 Windsor, Canada) was the great-grand-father of Mrs. Minnie Clark, Mrs. T. Fred Older & Foster Fletcher 1905 "Ypsilanti" Souvenir booklet. 1892 "Souvenir Ypsilanti, Michigan compiled by young people of Presby Church.

Raymond E. Spokes Ann Arbor
Photographof Huron Mill at Ypsi. Mr. Spokes' grandfather was employed there.

Mrs. Carl Miller
Yellow plush teddy bear-small china doll, small celluloid doll, black haired doll-eyes open and close-doll pillow & blanket

Mr. Phelps Crouse
World War one sleeve stripes, W.W. One army identification, Class list for "Normal" 1910

Mrs. Norvald C. Borgerson
Quilt made in the early 1930's by members of the "Mayflower Guild" of the Congregational Church. The blocks were made by Mrs, Frances Watling and the quilt completed by other members of the Guild. Each person whose name is embroidered on the quilt paid ten cents. The names were written by Miss Gertrude Murray and embroidered by other members. The quilting was done by an aunt of Mrs. Helen Fuller. When the quilt was completed, it was presented to the Rev. and Mrs. Colburn. After their death it was given to Mrs. Borgerson by the Colburn family. Mrs. Borgerson gave it back to the Guild to be given to the Museum.

Mrs. A. D. Allen Bay City, Michigan
A beautiful 1905 Christmas glass (clear red) given to Mrs. Allen's brother Joseph Trim McIntire. Book-"The Birds' Christmas Carol" Calendar of 1901-picture by Harry Luce Howard-PROGRAM %) Anniversary of Ypsilanti Methodist Church (1892-1969) Red & white Christmas dress (1903) for doll Helen-dress and panties made by Mrs. Allen's grandmother. Doll shoes-Christmas and New Year cards-Candle holders for Christmas tree & birthday cakes-A.B.C. blocks and dominoes.

Miss Marian L. Rouse Saline, Michigan
1890 wooden quilt rack

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Barrett
Antique Christmas card 1960 calendar from Chapman Poultry Market (6 W. Cross) which was first Ypsilanti City Hall.

Mr. Charles K. Bohn
1952 Program of Thanksgiving and Dedication held at the Ypsilanti Highschool for the completion of the Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible (9-30-1952)

Mr. John Cottrell
Beautiful old Christmas tree balls and tree candle holders.

Fulton B. Taylor
Wedding invitation for the 1901 wedding of Elmer Warner to Susan E. Crittenden-Adv. card for "B.D. & Son-Pure Bred Shropshire Sheep" Ypsilanti-undated.-1883 invitation to Mrs. & Misses Pester (City Mail) to attend meeting of "Ladies' Aid Society M.E. Church" at the home of W.B. Clarke

Sister Mary O'Connell (formerly of Ypsilanti)
YPSILANTI-a comic song

Mr. James Westfall
Pictures-results of June 1911 hurricane-Dr. Floyd Westfall and friends in early automobiles-Dr. Westfall in early automobile.

Mrs. Barbara Weiss
Two party dresses from 1920 period-one peach silk with darker peach ribbon trim-one tan silk with lavendar lining & purple sash & flowers. Mrs. Joseph Warner's 1893 wedding hat.

Mr. Wystan Stevens Ann Arbor
Duplicate of an adv. for Ypsilanti Mineral Baths from 1898 "Michanensi U. of M. Yearbook

Mr. Milton Barnes
Mr. Barnes' tape and his story of "Ypsilanti Opera House"

Estate of Elizabeth Baker
Patchwork quilt believed to have been owned by Mrs. Lucy B. Loomis, elected Librarian of the Ladies' Library Association in 1887. Mr. & Mrs. Loomis lived at 708 Congress. It is believed the quilt was made about 1880.

Mrs. A. D. Allen (Bay City, Mich.)
China cup "Love the Giver", 2 cups to match Chocolate set in Allen case in dining room. Mouse trap purchase In 1902 at Mich. State Fair in Detroit.

Mrs. Wayne Haushalter
Photographs: Wm. & Chas Clarke-founders of Wallace & Clarke and Clarke-Augustus Furniture Store (208 W. Michigan)-Carlisle M. Augustus in the 1920's-13 interior shots of Clarke-Augustus store (1920-1927)-Sign from store "A Small Deposit Will Hold Any Article Until Needed"-Mounted Auction notice of farm stock by Frank Augustus in 1911, Charles Thompson, Auctioneer. C & A. corporate Seal.

Professor & Mrs. Robert Pate Ann Arbor
Book (autographed) HOMESTEADING WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL by Profess Pate's mother, Gertrude Sewell Pate, the story of her childhood in Red Willow County, Nebraska in the 1870's & 1880's-living in a sod house.

Mrs. Edward Green

1898 Sewer assessment roll-Cross-from Summitt to Oakwood-signed by W. S. Carpenter-Deputy City Clerk.

Mr. Donald W. Disbrow
Booklet-1964-64 COUNTY, CITY TOWNS AND VILLAGE OFFICERS-Washtenaw Co compiled by Luella M. Smith.

Mrs. J.J. Woods
Black silk parasol-folding-about the period of 1886.

Mrs. Gerald Stewart
Program-"Semi-Centennial Commemoration" 1861-1911 G.A.R. Biographical and historical information on the "Towner" family of Ypsilanti and of the "Towner House" at 303 N. Huron.

Mr. & Mrs. David Robbins Ann Arbor
Two large glass display cases which
will be used in the "document" room

Mrs. Harry Mosley Belleville
Handmade American flag with 32 sta (Minnesota was the 32nd state admi to the Union in 1852). Made by Mrs. Kaleb Barlow-assisted by the "Helping Hand" Society of the Rawsonville M.E. Church.

Donor unknown
Magazines: ATLANTIC MONTHLY April BALLOU'S MONTHLY Nov. 1868, SCRIBNE May 1874, NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW AT 1887