Negative photo of Fort Riley, Kansas.
Museum Gallery
Meeting of United Spanish War Veterans
Object ID: 1987-010-43-4
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Program
Program for Meeting of the United Spanish War Veterans. 12p. Com. Fred Wilkins on pg. 9.
Ritual Services & Ceremonies of Auxiliary
Object ID: 1987-010-43-3
Date: 1925
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Book
Book, 47p 4-3 Ritual Services and Ceremonies of Auxiliary; Spanish War Veterans, 1925 ed.
Fred Wilkins Expiration papers
Object ID: 1987-010-43-1-2
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Papers
Fred Wilkins Expiration papers, U.S. Army Dated 10-3-1904. 2p erox copy.
Gutling Gun Detachment
Object ID: 1987-010-42-2
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: print
Book print of Gutling Gun Detachment
Driveway Around Orchard Lake
Object ID: 1987-010-42-1
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: print
5-7 bookprint titled Driveway around Orchard Lake.
Oakland Motor Car Co. Motor Plant #5
Object ID: 1987-010-41
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Photo
Photo of Fred C. Wilkins, 2nd row from bottom on far right taken at Oakland Motor Car Co., Plant #5
Wilkins Bar and Grill
Object ID: 1987-010-40
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Sketch
12-16 pen sketch of Wilkins Bar & Grill, Orchard Lake Rd. donated 10-31-1987 by ElleanoreWilkins Van Meter, along with the folowing:
4931 Elm Gate Drive
Object ID: 1987-009-39-7-3
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Photo
Photo of front & rear of 4931 Elm Gate Dr., Orchard Lake #WO 19428.
Abstract of Title
Object ID: 1987-009-39-7-2
Date: 1842
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Abstract
Abstract of Title by Burton Abstract & Title Co., 1842 #19428.
Cruice Shores
Object ID: 1987-009-39-7-1
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Letter
Letter of enclosure for Abstract of Title of lot #6, Cruice Shores From L.Grossman (4931 Elm Gate)
Elm Gate Drive
Object ID: 1987-009-39-6-2
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Transparencies
Two transparencies, 1 negative, 1 positive of elevation of job #100, shot by T.S.
Patterson Residence
Object ID: 1987-009-39-6-1
Date: 1936
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Blueprint
Blueprint- plat of survey by Claude Postiff with photos of back and street view of lot#6, Elm Gate Dr.
Baldwin Home
Object ID: 1987-009-39-5-1-4
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Sketchs
Four pencil sketches 17-20 of alterations of the George L. Baldwin alterations, by J. Robert Swanson, Architect.
Baldwin Home
Object ID: 1987-009-39.4
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Sketch
Location sketch of Baldwin home and Elmgate lots with prices.
Description of Mrs. F.C. Patterson House
Object ID: 1987-009-39.3
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Description
3 page carbons of descriptions of the Patterson residence
Patterson Residence Letters of Transmittal
Object ID: 1987-009-39-2
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Letters
Letters of transmittal of above from Leonard L. Grossman, donor, dated 9-16-1987 describing thehistory of the house – 1 page
Mrs. F.C. Patterson House Specifications
Object ID: 1987-009-39-1
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Folder
House specifications for Mrs. F.C. Patterson by Clayton J. Pajot & Co, Architectural Engineers, Detroit, MI, 2192 First Nat’l. Bank Bldg. of lot #6 (4931 Elm Gate Dr., Orchard Lake.
Aerial Photo of Orchard Lake
Object ID: 1987-009-38-4
Date: 1949
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Photo
11-14 aerial photo of Orchard Lk. looking SW
Aerial Photo of Orchard Lake
Object ID: 1987-009-38-3
Date: 1949
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Photo
11-14 aerial photo of Orchard Lk. looking ESE
Aerial Photo of Orchard Lake
Object ID: 1987-009-38-2
Date: 1949
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Photo
11-14 aerial photo of Orchard Lk. looking SE
Civil War Centennial Map
Object ID: 1987-009-37
Date: 1961
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: map
Civil War centennial map, 1961, donated by Ernest & June Jacobson 9-17-1987.
Grand Trunk Western #5046
Object ID: 1987-007-36
Date: 1958
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: drawing
Gr. Trunk Western #5046, passing by Orchard Lake. Original drwing by J. Fred Gibson 1985, donated by J.F. Gibson, July 5, 1987.
Horsebinders
Object ID: 1987-009-35
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Horseblinders
One pair horseblinders from Aunt Nell, Canada. Donated by Shirley Houck, Walnut Lk. 9/1987
Hand Pump
Object ID: 1987-009-34
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Hand Pump
Large red hand pump, made in Salem , Ohio donated by E. Jacobson 9-16-1987
Cedar Boat Float
Object ID: 1987-009-033
Date: 1950
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Float
Hand hewn cedar boat float, by Lawrence Glarum, Mollineaux Inn, Crystal lake, summer 1950 for snipe sailboat Lapajama. Donated by J.D. Laarman 9-16-1987.
One-Man Bucksaw
Object ID: 1987-007-032
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Saw
One-man bucksaw from Orchard Lk. Resident, by J.D. Laarman July ,1987.
Two-Man Cross Cut Saw
Object ID: 1987-007-031
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Saw
Two-Man Cross Cut Saw, forerunner of the chainsaw. Donor A.B. Schulman by G. Bickleman.
Corn Planter
Object ID: 1987-007-030
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Tool
Patented corn planter made in Haines City MI, donor A.B. Shulman by G. Bickleman, July, 1987.
19th Century Hoe
Object ID: 1987-007-029
Date: 1800's
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Hoe
19th century hoe found in an early 19th cen. House, donated by G. Bickleman July, 1987.
Hand Forged Adz
Object ID: 1987-007-028
Date: 1896
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Adz
Hand forged adz from Harris Farm, 1896. Donated by G. Bicklemann July, 1987.
Black Fireman’s Hat
Object ID: 1987-009-027
Date: ???
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Keego Harbor
Black Fireman’s Hat originally donated to volunteer Walnut Lk. Fire Dept. given to J.D. Laarman
Hockey Stick
Object ID: 1987-009-026
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Hockey Stick
Handmade hockey stick belonging to James E. Smith. Donated by J.D. Laarman 9-16-1987.
U.S. Army Boots
Object ID: 1987-009-025
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Boots
1 pair U.S. Army boots. Donated by J.D. Laarman 9-16-1987.
West Bloomfield Twp. Plans for Land Use
Object ID: 1987-009-024
Collection: West BloomfieldSubjects: Plans
Charter of the City of Orchard Lake
Object ID: 1987-009-023
Date: 1987
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Book
Book, softcover, 60p. Donated by F&C Gadd 9-16-1987.
Village of Orchard Lake Map
Object ID: 1987-009-022
Date: 1958
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: map
Map by W.S. McAlpine Map Co. donated by F&C Gadd 9-16-1987.
Oakland County Directories
Object ID: 1987-009-021
Date: Varies
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Directories
Three official directories of Oakland Co. 1951-52, 1952-53 & 1961-62. Donated by F. Gadd
Village of Orchard Lk. Building & Zoning
Object ID: 1987-009-020
Date: 1951
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: List
Orch. Lk. Building & Zoning Codes and Ordinances dated 9/3/1951. Donated by F. Gadd.
Orchard Lake Boat Launching Site
Object ID: 1987-009-019
Date: 1970
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Blueprint
Sheet 1 of 1 blueprint of Orchard Lk. Launching Site, 1970. Donated by F&C Gadd 9-16-1987.
Michigan Historical Markers
Object ID: 1987-009-018
Date: 1967
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Book
Book edited by Willis F. Dunbar, 1967, 218p paperback, donated by F&C Gadd 9-16-1987
Clarence Monroe Burton, Detroit’s Historian
Object ID: 1987-009-017
Date: 1953
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Book
Book , 77p hardcover. Donated by F&C Gadd.
Detroit Is My Own Home Town
Object ID: 1987-009-016
Date: 1946
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Book
Book by Malcolm W. Binglay, 1946, 360 p hardcover. Donated by F. & C. Gadd.
The Plymouth Adventure
Object ID: 1987-009-015
Date: 1950
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Book
Book by Ernest Gebler, 1950, 377 p hardcover. Donated by F & C Gadd 9-16-1987.
Chronicle of Van Hoosen Centenary Farm
Object ID: 1987-009-014
Date: 1969
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Book
Book by Sarah Van Hoosen Jones, signed, first ed., 234 p hardcover. Donated by F. Gadd 9/1987.
Massacre at Macinac – 1763
Object ID: 1987-009-013
Date: 1966
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Book
Book edited by David A. Armour. 126 p, 1966 paperback. Donated by F&C Gadd 9-16-1987.
Some Copper Country Names and Places
Object ID: 1987-009-012
Date: 1975
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Book
Book by Clarence J. Monette, 1975, 540 paperback, donated by F. & C. Gadd, 9-16-1987.
Grindstone
Object ID: 1987-008-011
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Grindstone
Working, mounted grindstone from the Arzle Noble Family, donated by F. Gadd. 1983
Cannnon on Platform
Object ID: 1987-008-010
Date: ???
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Cannon
10-guage Winchester- donated by Arzle Noble, Upper Sraits Lake, 1980
Pontiac & Sylvan Lake RR Car #4
Object ID: 1987-003-009
Date: 1898
Collection: Sylvan LakeSubjects: Photo
Photo, 4-5.5 of circa 1898 Pontiac & Sylvan Lk. RR Car #4. Donated by Weldon Petz 3-10-1987
Miss America 1970/Pam Eldred
Object ID: 1987-001-008-2
Date: 1970
Collection: West BloomfieldSubjects: Photo
Photograph of Miss America signed by Pam Eldred to Betty Sue DuPree,1970. Donated by Betty Sue DuPree, July, 1987.
The Autobiography of David Ward
Object ID: 1987-001-008-1
Date: ???
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Autobiography
Copy of 194 paperback reprint of the Autobiography of David Ward, donated by Mrs. Dawn Nakkula, March 7, 1987
Gen. Strong’s Pavilion
Object ID: 1987-001-007-2
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Photos
(entered as photo 87.1.1 & 87.1.20)
Gen. Strong’s Pavilion
Object ID: 1987-001-007-1
Date: 1955
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Photos
Photo of Gen. Strong’s pavilion, mid 1950’s donated by past owner Art Canon 2-10-1986
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook
Object ID: 1987-001-006-15
Date: 1965
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Yearbook
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook 1965, donated by Rev. Father Walter Ziemba
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook
Object ID: 1987-001-006-14
Date: 1964
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Yearbook
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook 196$, donated by Rev. Father Walter Ziemba
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook
Object ID: 1987-001-006-13
Date: 1963
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Yearbook
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook 1963, donated by Rev. Father Walter Ziemba
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook
Object ID: 1987-001-006-12
Date: 1962
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Yearbook
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook 1962, donated by Rev. Father Walter Ziemba
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook
Object ID: 1987-001-006-11
Date: 1961
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Yearbook
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook 1961, donated by Rev. Father Walter Ziemba
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook
Object ID: 1987-001-00610
Date: 1960
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Yearbook
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook 1960, donated by Rev. Father Walter Ziemba
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook
Object ID: 1987-001-006-9
Date: 1959
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Yearbook
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook 1959, donated by Rev. Father Walter Ziemba
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook
Object ID: 1987-001-006-8
Date: 1958
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Yearbook
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook 1958, donated by Rev. Father Walter Ziemba
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook
Object ID: 1987-001-006-7
Date: 1957
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Yearbook
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook 1957, donated by Rev. Father Walter Ziemba
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook
Object ID: 1987-001-006-6
Date: 1956
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Yearbook
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook 1956, donated by Rev. Father Walter Ziemba
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook
Object ID: 1987-001-006-5
Date: 1960
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Yearbook
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook 1960, donated by Rev. Father Walter Ziemba
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook
Object ID: 1987-001-006-4
Date: 1962
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Yearbook
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook 1962, donated by Rev. Father Walter Ziemba
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook
Object ID: 1987-001-006-3
Date: 1928
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Yearbook
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook 1928, donated by Rev. Father Walter Ziemba
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook
Object ID: 1987-001-006-2
Date: 1938
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Yearbook
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook 1938, donated by Rev. Father Walter Ziemba
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook
Object ID: 1987-001-006-1
Date: 1975
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Yearbook
Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook 1975, donated by Rev. Father Walter Ziemba
Our Michigan Friends As We See ‘Em
Object ID: 1987-001-005
Date: ???
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Book
Hardcover book, 640 p. by newspaper cartoonist’s Assoc. of Michigan. Donated through library to GWBHS by Mr. & Mrs. E.E. Carpenter
Eagle Yearbook
Object ID: 1987-001-004
Date: 1959
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Yearbook
Hardcover yearbook, 1959, the Orchard Lake Schools, 1909 – 1959. Donated by Fr. Ziemba.
For God, Country, and Polonia: One Hundred Years of the Orchard Lake Schools
Object ID: 1987-001-003
Date: 1985
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Book
Hardcover book, 177p. Donated by author and GWBHS member Frank Renkiewicz
Daniel Whitfield
Object ID: 1987-001-002
Date: ???
Collection: Sylvan LakeSubjects: Picture
Framed picture, namesake of Whitfield Elementary School, Orchard Lake Rd. Donated by school.
Rev. Father Dabrowski
Object ID: 1987-001-001
Date: ???
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Photo
Founder of Polish seminary (first in U.S.) in the 1880’s, with inscription by Rev. Father Ziemba, first president of GWBHS. Donated by Fr. Ziemba.
Green School Bell
Object ID: 1986-006-039
Date: 1870
Collection: SchoolsSubjects: Bell
Green School 150 pound cast iron bell and yoke, circa 1870, donated by Gertrude and Fred Prince.
South Bay of Walnut Lake
Object ID: 1986-006-038
Date: ???
Collection: West BloomfieldSubjects: Photo
14 – 11 framed photo of South Bay of Walnut Lake (Walnut Lake Parks Sub) showing view fromair of the Tom Butwin, Carl Ribolin, Currie, Hilda Richards, and Bea Hartman homes before Euclid and Walnut Lakw Rds. Were paved. Donated by Carl Ribolin. Photos by a Ford photographer.
West Bloomfield High School Yearbook
Object ID: 1986-006-037
Date: 1982
Collection: SchoolsSubjects: Yearbook
208 page copy of Exodus 1982, 10th Anniversary edition of W. Bloomfield High school yearbbook, donated by Seymour Grtechko, Superintendent, W.B. Schools.
Map of West Bloomfield
Object ID: 1986-006-036
Date: 1896
Collection: West BloomfieldSubjects: map
15 – 20 copy of 1896 map of W. Bloomfield .
Map of West Bloomfield
Object ID: 1986-006-035
Date: 1872
Collection: West BloomfieldSubjects: map
15 – 20 copy of 1872 map of W. Bloomfield .
Map of West Bloomfield
Object ID: 1986-006-034
Date: 1817
Collection: West BloomfieldSubjects: map
15 – 20 copy of 1817 map of W. Bloomfield by Sam Carpender, Jr.
Map of West Bloomfield
Object ID: 1986-006-033
Date: 1839
Collection: West BloomfieldSubjects: map
11 – 12 copy of B. Hubbard’s 1839(?) map of W. Bloomfield, saved by Ron Welch, custodian of Ealy School and donated by him (W. Bloomfield School District).
Cast Iron Crank
Object ID: 1986-006-032
Date: ???
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Crank
Cast iron 9 crank (probably for power generator) donated by Justin Burleigh, 5736 Shaun Rd, a Green School student in Mrs. Alfreda Rose’s class – found dug up on Apple Island near a fire pit. Permanent address 8420 Regis Way, Los Angeles 90045.
File Cabinet
Object ID: 1986-006-031
Date: ???
Collection: Orchard LakeWooden four drawer file cabinetoversize ccc, donated by Mr. & Mrs.______________
West Bloomfield High School Yearbook
Object ID: 1986-006-030
Date: 1986
Collection: West BloomfieldSubjects: Yearbook
W. Bloomfield High School 1986 Yearbook Exodus, donated by school superintendent, Dr. Seymour Gretchko
West Bloomfield High School Yearbook
Object ID: 1986-006-029
Date: 1985
Collection: West BloomfieldSubjects: Yearbook
W. Bloomfield High School 1985 Yearbook Exodus, donated by school superintendent,Dr. Seymour Gretchko
West Bloomfield High School Yearbook
Object ID: 1986-006-028
Date: 1984
Collection: West BloomfieldSubjects: Yearbook
W. Bloomfield High School 1984 Yearbook Exodus, donated by school superintendent,Dr. Seymour Gretchko
Andover High School Yearbook
Object ID: 1986-006-027
Date: 1985
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Yearbook
Andover High School – Hillcrest 1985 Yearbook. Donated by J.D. Laarman & Andover School.
Octogon Bird House
Object ID: 1986-006-026
Date: ???
Collection: West BloomfieldSubjects: Artifact
Hand crafted octogon three story wooden birdhouse by W. Hamlin’s father (caretaker of Orchard Lake) – W. Hamlin was caretaker of Walnut Hills, Kahn’s Summer cottage), donated by A. Kahn’s daughter, Mrs. Martin L. Butzel.
Name and Address Sign
Object ID: 1986-006-025
Date: ???
Collection: West BloomfieldSubjects: sign
Wooden address sign (5.5-16) and name sign (7.5-8) of the famous summer cottage on Walnut Lake of Albert Kahn, Architect, donated by daughter, Mrs. Rosalie Butzel.
Coat Rack
Object ID: 1986-006-024
Date: ???
Collection: West BloomfieldSubjects: Artifact
Four -hook coat rack from old W. Bloomfield Town Hall, donated by Mr. and Mrs. Edwin H. Heiron of Keego Harbor. Ed was a long time township employee in Assessor’s office, and his father was W.B. fire chief.