Ypsilanti Gleanings, Fall 2011
Publisher: Ypsilanti Historical Society
Date: Fall 2011
Get PDF: ypsigleanings/2011-Fall.pdf
In this issue....
* Keep Smiling Brown: James Mann describes the colorful life of a turn of
the century resident.
* The Friendly Feud: “Ypsi and Annie” in 1891
poetry A 19th century poem takes a look at the relationship between two.
* Ypsi History – It’s a Test!: Test your wits with our
celebrated wit, Peter Fletcher
* Family Bible Collection: Thinking about the value of a special kind
of heirloom.
* The Civil War Blood Vials: We follow the story of the 'first shed'
blood of the Civil War as it passes through Ypsilanti and into history.
* The Ypsilantis: Constantine, Alexander, and
Demetrius: Further notes on Demetrius Ypsilanti, his family, and the differing accounts of his
life.
* Cemeteries Found at EMU: Recently found forgotten graves remind Laura
Bien of another time that the University's uncovered some history.
* Ypsilanti History
in Photographs: An Update on the Digital Photo Archives Project: By Debi Hoos-Lemke
* Abortion for Wicked Purposes The story of the trial of Dr.
William G. Cox, charged with malpractice.
* Ypsilanti Songs! A couple of seldom-sung songs with Ypsilanti as their
subject.
* Answers to 'Ypsilanti History -- It's a
Test!'
* Peck Street: A Story of Broken Dreams!: A garage tells
the tale of a family whose fortune faded in Ypsilanti.
* Brayton Mausoleum was First in the County: A
description of the historic structure.
Society Briefs:
* From the President’s Desk...
* Museum Board Report...
* Fletcher-White Archives...
