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Shorty Hook’s Place – Tourists Cabins

Shorty Hook’s Place – Tourists Cabins – Highway 218 at Pine Lake – Phone 7-7012 – Pontiac, Mich. Car against bldg with spliback window maybe a ’39 Dodge. Cars pictured are 1936 to 1947 or ’48. Car against bldg. ’37 Dodge or Plymouth. Next inline ’46 to ’48 Chrysler or Dodge. Next, ’46 or ’48 Packard or Studebaker. Next, ’46 to ’48 Buick or Cadilac. Nect, ’37 Chevrolet, ’36 Ford, ’39 or ’40 Ford convetible.

Colin Campbell

Object ID: 1985-010-025

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Colin Campbell, by Mrs. Neil Bently (alice Harvey Bentley, granddaughter of Colin Campbell). Gift to GWBHS August, 1979. 10 p, (copy). Donated by Francis Gadd

David Ward Home

Object ID: 1985-010-025

Date: 1968

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7.5 – 9.5 inch color photo print (Kodak) of the D. Ward home, erected 1893, demolished 1968. Taken by Bill Mitchell, gift by Richard McManus 08-15-79. Donated by Francis Gadd.

Cover for Portrait of Lt. Col. F.S. Strong

Object ID: 1985-010-024

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11 – 15 inch Cover. Presented to F. Gadd January, 1976. Donated by Francis Gadd.

Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Smith Strong, Jr.

Object ID: 1985-010-024

Date: 1918

People: Strong, Frederick Smith

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Portrait photograph by Aime Dupont, NY & Newport, of Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Smith Strong, Jr. taken in 1918.

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F.S. Strong Lt. Col. c. 1918
To my good friend Frances Gadd
January 1976

Tax Primer on Curing the Infirmaties of Our Capitalistic System

Object ID: 1985-010-023

Date: 1940

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Book by Willis C. Ward, 1940. 141 pages. Donated by Francis Gadd.

Directory of Historical Collections and Societies in Michigan

Object ID: 1985-010-022

Date: 1973


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Directory by Ann Arbor Historical Society of Michigan with support of the Michigan Council For the Arts, 1973. 98 pages. Donated by Francis Gadd.

“This is a Directory of 169 Michigan museums and libraries which possess unique written or pictorial resource materials pertaining to the history of the state, its institutions, its localities, and its people. The Directory is intended to assist readers, writers, and researchers in locating places where their quest for historical data may be satisfied, their burning curiosity quenched.”

Historic Sites In Michigan

Object ID: 1985-010-021

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A booklet by R.A. Austin, Sec. of State of Michigan. 104 p, donated by Francis Gadd.

Miniature Wooden Bat

Object ID: 1985-010-020


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Miniature Wooden Bat. Donated by Gertrude Schultz

Miniature Wooden Bat

Object ID: 1985-010-019


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Miniature Wooden Bat. Donated by Gertrude Schultz

Wooden Pull Toy

Object ID: 1985-010-018

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Wooden Pull Toy. Donated by Gertrude Schultz.

Badmitton Racket

Object ID: 1985-010-017

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Battledore, Or. Donated by Gertrude Schultz.

Bread Knife and Whetstone

Object ID: 1985-010-016

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Bread Knife and Whetstone donated by Gertrude Schultz.

Apostolic Benediction

Object ID: 1985-010-015

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Signed by Pope Pious XI. Donated by Gertrude Schultz.

Michigan Official Directory And Legislative Manual for 1929-1930

Object ID: 1985-010-014

Date: 1929

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compiled by F.M. Warner. Donated by Francis Gadd.

Michigan Official Directory And Legislative Manual for 1901-1902

Object ID: 1985-010-014

Date: 1901

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compiled by F.M. Warner. Donated by Francis Gadd.

The Official Who’s Who in Michigan

Object ID: 1985-010-013

Date: 1936

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Edited by Herbert S. Case 1936. Donated by Francis Gadd.

The Manual of the Holy Catholic Church

Object ID: 1985-010-012

Date: 1906

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Two volumes by Rev. James J. McGovern, Chicago 1906. Donated by Gertrude Schultz.

Portrait Biographical Album of Oakland County, Michigan

Object ID: 1985-010-011

Date: 1891

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Portrait Biographical Album of Oakland County, Michigan, Chapman Bros. Chicago 1891 Donated by Francis Gadd

The City of Detroit, Michigan, 1701-1922

Object ID: 1985-010-008

Date: 1922


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The City of Detroit, Michigan, 1701-1922. Volume III. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1922. Donated by Francis Gadd.

First Land Owners of Oakland County

Object ID: 1985-010-007

Date: 1981


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First Land Owners of Oakland County, Michigan published by the Oakland County Genealogical Society, 1981. Donated by Francis Gadd.

Table of Contents: Map of Oakland County Townships, Introduction, Location of Oakland County Townships, Explanation of abbreviations used, Table of Contents, Land Owner Listings, Name Index, Place Index.

West Bloomfield High School Guest Registry

Object ID: 1985-010-006

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W.B.High School Guest Registry. Donated by Pat Paterni.

History of Michigan

Object ID: 1985-010-005

Date: 1915


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Four volumes of History of Michigan by Charles Moore. Donated by Charles and Francis Gadd.

“The story of Michigan from the earliest times to the present day is told in these pages. There are gaps in the narration. Also some portions receive too extended consideration in proportion to the space bestowed on other topics of equal or perhaps greater importance.” Preface written by Charles Moore, Detroit, July, 1915.

What’s it all About? Thoughts From the Nineties

Object ID: 1985-010-003

Date: 1985

People: Strong, Frederick Smith

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What’s it all About? Thoughts From the Nineties by Frederick S. Strong, Jr. Hard-bound, 178-page self-published life story of Frederick (Fritz) Strong (III) written in 1984 in celebration of his 97th birthday. The 14-chapter book details his family tree including the life of his namesake, Frederick Smith STrong, Commandant of Cadets at Michigan Military Academy in 1887.

Apple Island Livestock Ferry Barge

Object ID: 1985-010-002

Date: 1905

People: Hamlin, Win

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Wooden scale model of Apple Island Livestock Ferry Barge. Carved by W. Dated 1905. Donor Hamlin. W. Hamlin October 29, 1985. Size 12″ x 14″ Model

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Apple Island Soft Water Service Wooden Carving

Object ID: 1985-010-001

Date: 1911

People: Hamlin, Win

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Wooden scale model of delivery cart used on Apple Island. Message on the wooden base reads: Apple Island – Soft Water Service -1911. However, it is not clear what is in the barrel. Donated by Win Hamlin on October 29, 1985. Article carved by Win Hamlin. Size 15″ x 12″ wooden base.

The Cuthbertson Clan 1693-1831

Object ID: 1983-012-020

Date: 1693

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The Cuthbertson Clan 1693 1831 1973 Ayrshire, Scotland

Miscellaneous History Newsletters

Object ID: 1983-012-019

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Miscellaneous History Newsletters

Newspapers 1910-1934

Object ID: 1983-012-018

Date: 1910-1934

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Collection of early newspapers 1910-1934

General F.S. Strong

Object ID: 1983-012-017

Date: 1918

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Photo of General F.S. Strong- dated 1918 Lt. Col. Core of Engineers

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Out of Small Beginnings

Object ID: 1983-012-016

Date: 1976


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Out of Small Beginnings: A Bicentennial Historical Sketch of Oakland County, Michigan, 1815-1976

By Richard Lee Waddell, as edited and rewritten by the History Committee of the Oakland County American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. Developed from a research Project of the Oakland County Planning Commission and Thesis of J. Carlton Starbuck, University of Chicago, 1968.

“This sketch of Oakland County is meant to give local residents during the Bicentennial period a general picture of how Oakland County progressed and how it fits into the national pattern.”

History News

Object ID: 1983-012-015

Date: 1976

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History News- AASLH January 1976- December 1979 pamphlets

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Orchard Lake Country Club: The First Fifty Years 1926-1976

Object ID: 1983-012-014

Date: 1976

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Orchard Lake Country Club: The First Fifty Years 1926-1976. Produced by the history committee: John P. Hedrick, Chairman and Editor; Paul Neal Averill, Design and Production; Francis E. Cogsdill; Mrs. Thomas W. Miner; George S. Stephens; Frederick S. Strong, Jr.; Harold Lee Ward.

Index: Acknowledgements, Introduction to Historical Highlights, The Earliest Years, The Formative Years, Winter Sports Memories, Orchard Lake Country Club Today, Golf, Sailing, Swimming, Tennis, Social Activities. The book is registered copy number 228 of a limited edition.

Bicentennial Material

Object ID: 1983-012-013

Date: 1976

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Collection of Bicentennial material

Directory of Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake & Sylvan Lake

Object ID: 1983-012-012

Date: 1975-76

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Directory of West Bloomfield Area 1975-1976

Object ID: 1983-012-012

Date: 1975-76

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Directories of West Bloomfield area including Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Sylvan Lake

Rug/Carpet

Object ID: 1983-012-011

Date: 1980

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Rug/Carpet from Michigan House of Representatives. Received 12-09-1980

Location of Burials

Object ID: 1983-010-010

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Record of Pine Lake Burials 1900-1975

Object ID: 1983-010-010

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location of burial sites.

Record of Pine Lake Burials Prior to 1900

Object ID: 1983-010-010

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Pine Lake Cemetery materials: Record of burials prior to 1900 and from 1900 to 1975 and

Map of Orchard Lake

Object ID: 1983-010-009

Date: 1941

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Map of Orchard Lake describing profile and depth of lake. 1941 MI Cons. Dept.

Cake Tins

Object ID: 1983-010-008

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Old Cake Tins

St. Mary’s Yearbook

Object ID: 1983-010-007

Date: 1975

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Yearbook

St. Mary’s Yearbook

Object ID: 1983-010-007

Date: 1974

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Yearbook

St. Mary’s Yearbook

Object ID: 1983-010-007

Date: 1973

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Yearbook

St. Mary’s Yearbook

Object ID: 1983-010-007

Date: 1960

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Yearbook

Tape of Speaker at 4th of July Picnic

Object ID: 1983-010-006

Date: 1974

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Audio tape of speaker at 4th of July picnic at St. Mary’s/Sts. Cyril & Methodious Seminary grounds

1st Fourth of July Picnic at the Seminary

Object ID: 1983-010-005

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Photo of 1st Fouth of July picnic at St. Mary’s/St. Cyril & Methodious Seminary grounds

Cadets at the Michigan Military Academy

Object ID: 1983-010-004

Date: 1890

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Photo of Cadets at Michigan Military Academy

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Three Feathers: The Story of Pontiac

Object ID: 1983-010-003-2

Date: 1960

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Book by Mary Moore Green and Irma Johnson about the history of Pontiac.

Book donated by Mary Moore Green.

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About Apples: From Orchard to Market

Object ID: 1983-010-003-1

Date: 1960

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Book written by Mary Moore Green about the history of her family’s apple orchard and the process of growing apples.

Book donated by Mary Moore Green.

Scotch / School Picture

Object ID: 1983-010-002

Date: 1888-1925

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Scotch School picture or photo 1888-1925

Newspaper Clippings

Object ID: 1983-010-001

Date: 1958-1980

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Miscellaneous newspaper clippings 1958-1980