A History of Michigan in Paintings ca. 1964-1967

La Salle, René Robert, sieur de, 1643-1687

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Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866

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Lewis Cass (October 9, 1782 – June 17, 1866) was an American military officer, politician, and statesman. He represented Michigan in the United States Senate and served in the Cabinets of two U.S. Presidents, Andrew Jackson and James Buchanan. He was also the 1848 Democratic presidential nominee and a leading spokesman for the Doctrine of Popular Sovereignty, which held that the people in each territory should decide whether to permit slavery. Born in Exeter, New Hampshire, he attended Philli...

United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 24th (1862-1865)

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Houghton, Douglass, 1809-1845

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The Michigan Geological Survey was created by Public Act 20 of 1837. Its purpose was to conduct a geological and mineralogical survey of the state. The state legislature appointed Douglass Houghton the first state geologist (1837). In 1921, the state legislature established the Department of Conservation, and the Michigan Geological Survey became part of that department (Public Act 17 of 1921). The Department of Conservation established the Geological Survey Division circa 1947. In 1968, the dep...

Marquette, Jacques, 1637-1675

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Bald, F. Clever (Frederick Clever), 1897-1970

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Professor of history and director of the Michigan Historical Collections at the University of Michigan. From the description of Frederick Clever Bald papers, 1917-1919 and 1936-1970. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34420632 F. Clever Bald, director of the Michigan Historical Collections, professor of history and formerly University War Historian at The University at Michigan, was born in Baltimore, Maryland, August 12, 1897. He received his Bachelo...

Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1785-1819

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U. S. naval officer; hero of the Battle of Lake Erie, 1813. From the description of Battle of Lake Erie orders, log extract, and victory announcement,, 1813 July 8-10 Sept. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 77481334 Born in South Kingston, R.I., Aug. 23, 1785; famous for his battle on Lake Erie, with his dispatch to General Harrison, "We have met the enemy & they are ours", Sep. 10, 1813; U.S.Congress voted thanks, a medal & rank of Captain, died on the I...

Harvey, Charles Thompson, 1829-1912

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Charles Thompson Harvey (1829-1912) was a self trained engineer who was renown for designing and building the Sault Sainte Marie (Soo) Canal. Later, he became a pioneer in the development of the world's first elevated railroad line in New York City. This venture, known as the West Side and Yonkers Patent Railway was demonstrated in December 1867 and open for public transit use in July 1868. Attempts to expand the project were thwarted by a group of individuals known as the "Tracy Clique", who ma...

Thom, Robert A

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This collection of prints pays tribute to famous physicians, and gives a brief look at the history of medicine. There are also prints that dramatize the emotional impact of health problems and the stress handled by physicians. This is seen in the six Rockwell Kent prints. From the description of Print collection [graphic]. 1874-1964. (Wright State University). WorldCat record id: 22153057 A History of Michigan in Paintings was a series of paintings commissioned by Michigan B...

Michigan Historical Commission

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Michigan Bell Telephone Company.

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The photographic department of Michigan Bell Telephone Company was established to document the activities of the company and to provide images to be used in various company publications and publicity releases. From the guide to the Michigan Bell Telephone Company Photographs, 1949-1983, (Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan) ...

Jolliet, Louis, 1645-1700

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Explorer. From the description of Relation de la découverte de la Mer du Sud, 1674. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79424100 ...

Willow Run Bomber Plant.

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Mason, Stevens Thomson, 1811-1843

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Stevens Thomson Mason was born in Virginia (October 27, 1811) and educated in Kentucky where his father had emigrated in 1812. In 1830, his father, John Mason, was appointed secretary of the Territory of Michigan by President Andrew Jackson. He resigned a year later and left for Texas and Mexico perhaps on a mission for the president. In his place, Jackson named the nineteen year old Stevens Mason to the vacant secretariat, taking his oath of office on July 25, 1831. As secretary Mason was also ...

Cadillac, Antoine Laumet de Lamothe, 1658-1730

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French army officer and governor of Louisiana colony. From the description of Antoine Laumet de Lamothe Cadillac memoir, 1692. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79456094 Fur trader, military officer, and founder of Detroit. Born in Les Laumets, France in 1658, Cadillac was a trader and privateer in Acadia from 1683-1691, when he moved to Québec and received a commission in the naval troops. A protegé of Frontenac, he served as commandant at Michilimac...

Saint Lusson, Simon François Daumont, sieur de, fl. 17th cent.

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