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3UNE 1993 No. 77

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PAID YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN

PERMIT NO. 399

QM&m HQS [TABLE 'OF CONTENTS 1

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Presidents' Letter Robert \l. Fink Tribute to Arthur & Deci Houard In Uake of Progress Doris Milliman 100 Years in Y p s i l a n t i Doris Milliman Lambie Diary Uilliam Lambie Flag Ceremony D.A.R. Contribution Jacob Thumm Indian Exhibit Doris M i l l i m a n Tribute to Grace Cornish Musings from the Archives Billie Zolkosky Yard Sale Acquistions

Contributors:

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Doris Milliman, City Historian Billie Zolkosky, Archivist S e c r e t a r y - Y p s i l a n t i Historical Society Robert V. Fink, President

cover Design and Table of Contents designed by Arthur 3. Houard Contents of "Gleanings" may be reproduced if request is made and

consent given Office of Ypsilanti Historical Society is at 220 North Huron St.

Ypsilanti,Michigan 48197 The Museum at 220 N. Huron Street, Y p s i l a n t i , Michigan is ouned by the people of the City of Ypsilanti and operated in the public interest by the Y p s i l a n t i Historical Society, a non-profit group of public spirited c i t i z e n s .

May 1993

Dear Members and F r i e n d s :

Uhen I wrote to you in February mention w a s made of some of our needs.

AT this writing I am i n f o r m e d by our City Manager, Mr. G i l s d o r f , that the financing for r e s t o r a t i o n of the front entrance steps has been approved and that the c o n t r a c t will be let for the w o r k . Also the ur­gently needed repairs to the Museum roof w i l l be made i m m e d i a t e l y . Ue certainly appreciate the cooperation we receive.

The rear access ramp w h i c h had been r e c e n t l y repaired by r e p l a c i n g broken spindles, is now in need of the same repair, due to v a n d a l i s m and mischief. Temporary guard rails are now in place. Ue w i l l continue to try to reach an a g r e e m e n t with the H i s t o r i c a l Commission as to what we can do to protect a more attractive s o l u t i o n before s p e n d i n g money to again replace the s p i n d l e s .

No progress is reported on the Carriage H o u s e proposal. Consideration is being given to the paving of the gravel p o r t i o n of our parking lot. It is e x p e c t e d that this w i l l be done soon.

All are encouraged to use our Museum and Archives.

Some have made s u g g e s t i o n s to me for which I am grateful. I solicit input from others. I am grateful for those persons who spend so much time and talent in f u r t h e r a n c e of our w o r k .

In addition to Billie, we acknowledge the tireless efforts of Doris Milliman, Herb And Grace Cornish, Roger and Lois Katon, Bill -Zolkosky, Charles Kettles, Bill Ealy, Marge Gauntlett, Joan C a r p e n t e r , Howard Berg, Peter Fletcher and the Museum Guides and others.

Uould you like to make suggestions or v o l u n t e e r ? Please call me at 4 B 3 - 7 3 2 7 , or Billie at 4 8 2 - 4 9 9 0 , or write to me at the Museum, 220 N. Huron Street, Y p s i l a n t i , Michigan, 4 B 1 9 7 .

Thank you for your i n t e r e s t and for your continued s u p p o r t .

Sincerely,

Robert V. Fink, P r e s i d e n t Ypsilanti Historical S o c i e t y

nF ARTHUR and DECI HOUARD At a recent service in

St. Luke's Episcopal Church, the Howards were honored in

Thanksgiving for their good like and m i n i s t r y , i n Home,

Community and Church. Their daughter, Janel Dickerson

made a gift to the Nursery Memorial Fund as a

Thank offering for her Mother's work in that Department.

The Ypsilanti H i s t o r i c a l Society is equally T h a n k f u l to Deci

and Art for all of their devotion to,

and their work in the - j - > Society and Museum. ^£L

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"In The Uake of Progress"

Kirk R. Huffaker, a student at Eastern Michigan University compiled this History of One Room Schoolhouses uith an emphasis on some of those that once uere in U a s h t e n a u County. The architecture of the buildings is discussed and many illustrations are included.

The introduction to the T h e s i s states as f o l l o u s : "Reportedly there are still 21 One Roomers in use by School D i s t r i c t s in the State of Michigan, though American country schools have gone through many changes since the early days, there uere many that struggled to survive just as people through the depression, Tuo Uorld Uars and most of all p r o g r e s s , near the turn of the Century, Progress meant consolidation to the Education community. In turn c o n s o l i d a t i o n meant the abandonment of the beginning of uhat uas to become the largest Public Education System in the Uorld. Unused One Room S c h o o l h o u s e s became a nuisance in the Uake of Progress".

Ue uelcome this useful i n f o r m a t i o n to our archival C o l l e c t i o n .

"Unconquered Souls"

A neu book in the Archives is this one by A . P . M a r s h a l l . It is the History of the A f r i c a n - A m e r i c a n in Ypsilanti and contains much information relating to the arrival of the people in the city, hou they c o p e d uith the situations that d e v e l o p e d , and the accomplishments they h a v e m a d e .

Some of the people m e n t i o n e d in the book are Elijah McCoy, Lee. Osier, Rev. Garther Roberson, Dr. Laurence Perry,Oohn Burton, Thomas and Louise Lane Bass, Charles E. Beatty, Louise Foley and Patsy C h a n d l e r . There are many others uho have made a contribution to Ypsilanti's History uho are also included in the book. A Chapter on the U n d e r g r o u n d Railroad is a very uelcome addition to our material on this popular s u b j e c t for research. Ue appreciate the gift of this book by its a u t h o r .

Unconquered Souls by A . P . M a r s h a l l is for sale in the Museum Gift Shop.

UANTED Ue uould appreciate r e c e i v i n g the follouing; Ypsilanti City D i r e c t o r i e s

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Uilson- The Story of U i l l o u Run '

Doris Milliman 3.

1 0 0 Years ago in Y p s i l a n t i

Y p s i l a n t i a n : 1-19-1893 The Old Bridge on Congress S t r e e t ( M i c h i g a n Avenue) is being taken doun. It uas erected in 1 8 6 8 . Removal of old Bridge completed Monday, 1 - 2 3 - 1 B 9 3 . Neu Bridge started 1 - 2 5 - 1 8 9 3 . To be Pratt Truss Bridge erected by Detroit Bridge and Iron Works in charge of W . H . Monroe, F o r e m a n . Floor to top of Center Truss, 25 feet and 2 feet uider than old b r i d g e . 2-^20-1 893 Common Council accepted neu Congress street Bridge. 2-24-1893 Deuelry store of E.L.Hough in building ouned by 3,B. Wortley on Huron Street burned at 8:30 in evening. Loss $8,000.00 to Hough. 4.-'12-1893 Great c y c l o n e struck shortly after 7:00 P.M. 4-14-1893 Furnishings of Follett House(E. Cross at Bridge) sold for $ 2 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 . 4-14-1893 Tornado suept across Dundee Tounship about 7:00 P.M. Demolished everything in its path. Entire Village of Rea uas u r e c k e d . One killed, 2 injured, Damage $ 1 0 0 0 0 0 . Chimney from Glover's Factory d i s a p p e a r e d . 7-8-1893 Commercial of this date says "Sidney Rathfon has sold e q u i p m e n t and franchise of Ypsi Horse Car Line to Dames L. H i l l . " George F-. Smith sold his \ interest in "The Ypsilantian" to Wm. M. Osband uho continued alone. 8-18-1893 Young L a d i e s ' Improvement Club formed to change Prospect Cemetery to a Park as designed by Mr. L a i d l a u , Gardener for Michigan Central Rail Road. Officers of the Club u e r e : M r s . Fred Palmer, President M r s . Hull, Secretary, Fred Green, T r e a s u r e r . 9-8-1893 Mr. Coe took George C. Smithe in as partner in the Ypsi Commercial as of this date. 9-13-1893 Issue of Ypsi Commercial has d e s c r i p t i o n of proposed neu Normal Gymnasium and abstract of property. 9-22-1893 F.W. Glaufield is contractor of Gymnasium at $ 1 8 , 8 9 6 . 1 0 - 1 0 - 1 8 9 3 First issue of the "St. Luke's R e g i s t e r " a monthly p a p e r . First through telephone Service to Neu York City. 1 1 - 2 4 - 1 8 9 3 The C o n g r e g a t i o n a l Parsonage uas opened to the P u b l i c . C o n t r a c t o r s : S.B.Mereness and Ed. Rorison.

Doris Milliman

Uilliam Lambie Dairy - 1899 January 1. Neu Years Day-Mother, Mary & Belle uent to hear a Sermon. Ann & I rested at home-6 above in the sunshine-Frank came at Noon and uent home uith Bell. 2. Ann & Mary uent to Toun-12 above zero. Mrs Fletcher & the boys came back from Uncle W i l l i a m s . 3. . Rexford sent over 2tons of coal-Mrs Fletcher & the boys came back from Uncle W i l l i a m s . 3. Rexford sent over 2 tons of coal-Mrs Fletcher & the boys & Ann & Mary uent to B e l l s . Anna & Mary stayed o v e r n i g h t - R o b e r t brot a load of uood. 4. Dark, mild and muddy-Mary uent home uith Frank in the r a i n - A big Paper from A u s t r a l i a . 5. Frank brot back Mary-frost & cold-Mother, Ann uent to Toun. Mother & Anna stayed at the Dentists till after dark-Frank brot me neu t r o u s e r s . 6. Franks butter uould not came, took home his c h u r n . More s n o u - A n n a , Mary, Mrs Fletcher & 3 boys had supper uith Aunt Eunice & came home in the dark. Bell came after dark and Will called for her in the dark at 1 1 . 7. Robert took Anna to the Depot at 9-Cold stormy b l a s t s - F r a n k came to dinner. 8. Robert came and told us a uee boys came and uas born in their home last night, Mrs Fletcher and family & Mary uent to Church. Mary ualked home and fRank came-the eaves dripped at noon. 9. 20 above zero-Belle came adn Wills sister uas dead & Mother & her uent home t o g e t h e r . 1 0 . Frank came in fornoon-Mary ualked over to the grave yard & Wills sisters funeral-Belle came home uith her-Will came for bell about b e d t i m e . 1 1 . Insurance meeting-B above zero-Mary & Mrs Feltcher ualked to T o u n -sent a letter to Anna. 1 2 . Mr & Mrs Couvert made us a good visit-Frank c a m e - R o b e r t brot us a grist-dark day. 1 3 . Rain in the night-dark-mild uet morning. Mary, Mrs Fletcher & the boys uent to Toun in afternoon. 1 4 . Uet morning-uater standing in the Uheat-Mary & Mrs Fletcher uent to Toun. 1 5 . Mother & Mary uent to Church and the boys to Sunday S c h o o l . 1 6 . Like a Spring morning-Uife & I unet to Roberts & sau the uee boy over a ueek aid. Uill took 2 boys to his house & Mrs Fletcher uent to Toun and did not find them till she got hame. 1 7 . Fine m o r n i n g - U i f e & I had a pleasant visit uith B e l l e . Mr & Mrs Frank Fletcher came. 1 8 . Mother & Mary uent to Toun-Ue sau over 20 cederuax birds in the Mountain Ash t r e e . The boys & girls had fun sliding on the ice by the Orchard. Mary had a h e a d a c h - h e n s don't lay & roses don't bloom. 20. Robert brot 2 loads of strau from the stack to the barn. Mr & Mrs Hunter & Mr & Mrs Cameron gave us a pleasant call. Mrs Fletcher & 3 boys uent uith Frank to his farm. 21. Stormy-The uind bleu over a brick-killed Mr. Kirk. 22. Mother & Mary uent to C h u r c h - M r s Fletcher & boys to the Sunday School. 23. Mother & Mary uent to Toun then Mother to B e l l s - F r a n k came-Mary & Mrs Fletcher ualked over to the grave uhere they uere burring the body of Mr. Green. 24. Split uood & tried to drau Haplen C a r g o ( ? ) .

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Lambie Diary - 1 8 9 9 " Oanuary 2 5 . Burns Day- Mr. Hunter, his wife & d a u g h t e r came to see u s . Robert brot Dats & corn to feed the hungry h e n s . 26. Mrs Fletcher & Mary uent to Toun & came home in a snou storm. Frank took Mary, Mrs Fletcher & the boys to his home at night. Robert ualked up to see us after dark. 2 7 . Six above z e r o - c o l d - s u n s h i n e . Lines on Burns & Whittier. 2 8 . Willie started early-Frank brot the Detroit Journal-6 above z e r o . 29. 3 above zero h e r e - 10 belou at F r a n k s h o m e . Mary, Mrs. Fletcher & the boys ualked to Church. 3 0 . M o n d a y - 2 above zero-Frank d r e u a load of hay-Mary hitched up and Mrs Fletcher and the boys uent to Roberts. 31. Willie said it uas 10 belou zero-Wife & I ualked to Roberts uho uas husking corn in the barn. The uee boy looked bright & fell asleep on my k n e e . February 1. About zero-split u o o d - W i f e uent to B e l l s uith the Milk Man, 2. Mr. Fletcher took Mrs Fletcher and the boys to the farm. 3. Snou in the night-20 above zero-Frank brot papers. 4. M r s . Fletcher & the boys & Mary uent to the City. 5. Cold-Mary ualked to Church-Willie & Harris to the Sunday S c h o o l . 6. Z e r o - h e a r 4 belou at FRanks-he got a load of hay out the shed. 7. Zero again-Mother ualked to Roberts-fed out all the corn-Robert brot corn & a barrel of O a t s . 8. Mary says 2 belou z e r o - M o t h e r has a cold and can hardly s p e a k . Mary, Mrs Fletcher & the boys ualked to R o b e r t s - v e r y cold-come balmy Spring and cheer sad h e a r t s . 9. Ten belou zero-The Milkman says 16-We pray for uarmer days-20 belou at the N o r m a l - F a t h e r killed 2 suine for R o b e r t . 1 0 . 14 belou zero-22 at Franks & one of his Cous had a calf in the cold and cruel uinter. 1 1 . 10 belou zero-Bell ualked over to see u s . Frank came-some s u n s h i n e . 1 2 . L i n c o l n ' s Birthday-14 belou zero-Mary & Mrs Fletcher & boys ualked to C h u r c h . 1 3 . Still cold-12 belou zero-Frank & Mrs Fletcher set a stove in the C e l l a r - H a r r i s , Robert & I helped Robert to load Hay. 1 4 . Glad M o r n i n g - S o u t h uind, Mercury up to 6. Mrs Lambie uent uith the Milkman & ualked to Roberts-The uee boy seemed to laugh on my k n e e . 1 5 . Grand mild day-eaves dripping-Frank uent to the Farmer's Institute at Ann A R b o r - W i l l i e got pills from Mr Fraser for me. 1 6 . Sunshine & balmy b r e e z e s - R o b e r t brot a laod of corn in the car from the cars for himself and then brot a load to us and put it in barn f l o o r - F r a n k uient to Ann Arbor I n s t i t u t e . 1 7 . Another fine m o r n i n g - 2 0 above zero-trimed trees. 1 8 . Wife & I had a cheery dinner uith Will & Bell yesterday. Wheeled manure out the stable. Mary & Mrs Fletcher drove to Toun to read a poem from Mr Golder to Wm Lambie in the Hamilton p a p e r . 1 9 . Willie took Mother & Mary to Church in the Surry. 20. GRand day-uheeled m a n u r e out the s t a b l e - M o t h e r & I dined uith Mr & Mrs Robert Lambie-Mary, Mrs Fletcher & the boys uent to Toun. 21. Rexfords man brot over 2 ton of c o a l - M r Alison sent tuo Almanacs from A u s t r a l i a - Robert thinks the Walnut trees on the old farm are uorth $ 5 0 . 22. W a s h i n g t o n ' s B i r t h d a y - M r s Fletcher, Mary & the boys uent to B e l l e s -Rain, snou & mud uihen they came back.

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Lambie Diary 1B99 February 23. More snow-Mother uent uith Robert to his home. Robert brot P a p e r s . 24 . Sunshine and after snou & r a i n - M o t h e r uent to Bells uith Milkman. 25. Mary ualked to Toun-Uet & Muddy. 26. Uillie drove Mother & Mary to Church. Mary uent for the Sunday School S c h o l a r s - A thunder shower at night. 27. Mother & I ualked to Roberts-ice & cold-driving blasts-Robert brot Mother home. 2B. Ice & cold blasts-Mary, Mrs Fletcher & 3 boys uent to R o b e r t s -Roberts girls uent home in the Surry & Mary & Mrs Fletcher came home in it. More Papers from Mr Allison. March 1. Glad to live safe and uell thru the uinter and see another pleaaBt Spring. Bell and Mrs Lang came-Mother uent to Mr. Hiscocks and Bells. 2. Uife took Mary, Mrs Fletcher & 3 boys to the Motor on the uay to Uncle U i l l i a m s . Uife & I called on Aunt Eunice-about the first I have been to Toun this fearful cold uinter. 3. Uife to see Bell-Mild, dark and damp-Dined alone, got cold reading. k. Did not rest uell, a long night, mild, muddy and damp. Mary came doun on the Motor & then ualked home in the snou alone. 5. A fearful snou storm-The Milkman thought it the worst storm he had seen & Uill had to turn back. The uind broke doun the door on Franks shop. 6. Robert drove through the fields & called. Glad to see a friend-Robert, Hattie & the babe uent to Hatties Mothers then Robert brot Mrs Fletcher and family here to his oun family home. 7. More cold-north drifting blasts and some sunshine uearring for blue skies & balmy breezes-Robert & Hatties drove thru the deep drifts and gave us a pleasant visit. B. Uillie & his Mother drove thru the snou to Toun-Mrs Fletcher came back afternoon & her & Mary & boys drove to Roberts & Bells. 9. Mild & Murkey-Mrs Fletcher & 3 boys uent in the snou to Mr Hiscocks & met Uill & Bell. 1 0 . Mother drove thru the snou to b e l l e s coming back after dinner. Mary, Mrs Fletcher & boys uent to Toun-mild, dark & damp. 1 1 . Uillie & Mother uent for Bell to celebrate Roberts Birthday. Sunshine and Mud- A grand dinner-3 generations-21 in number round the table. 1 2 . Uillie uent uith Mother & Mary to the nue Chapel. Mary uent for Mrs Fletcher & boys. Uillie & Mary sau Robins in the Orchard. 1 3 . Mary, Mrs Fletcher & the boys uent to see old Mr Fletcher uho uas better and called on Eunice & her Mother uho uere earing small apples of R o b e r t s . Eunice has ahd the grip & has not been at Church for u e e k s . 1 4 . Roads froze-Mrs Fletcher drove to the farm then her & Mary to Roberts-Frank told us Uncle Uilliam had bot a house in Toun so none uould be oppresed boarding hired m e n . ( ? ) 1 5 . Mild rain & sunshine-Mother drove to Cells-Robert and Hattie came. 1 7 . St. Patricks dAy-Uife & I ualked to Roberts & Bell ualked back uith m e . Robert had to go to bed. Mother uas tired ualking home in the mud. Mary & mrs Fletcher called on the Stevenson family. 1 6 . Mother drove to Roberts then Mrs Fletcher took her to the Motor to see Aunt Mary. 1 8 . Cold icy rain-Uillie started for the creamery at daylight. Robert brot us a grist. Cold bleak Sabbath. 1 9 . Mother uent to Church & Mary uent for Mrs Fletcher & the b o y s . 2 0 . Robert not uell.Mother ualked in the North blasts to see him. Sun­s h i n e - R o b e r t had a Dr. Mother uas brot up at night.

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Lambie Diary 1899 March 2 1 . Cold stormy morning- Come balmy Spring. 2 2 . Mild and Mud-Robert b e t t e r - M a r y , Mrs. Fletcher and the boys uient to B e l l e s . Frank called. 2 3 . Thunder last n i g h t - c o l d e r , ice and s u n s h i n e . t h i s morning-Mary, Mrs Fletcher and the boys drove douin to Roberts. 2 4 . A robin sung at m o r n . Mother drove to B e l l e s , uihen she came back, Mrs Fletcher uient to 2 5 . Willie started for the Creamery at daylight & in snoui storm. 2 6 . A year since my kind brother Robert died. If a man dies uiill he live again? I drove threw the mud to Church for Mrs Fletcher & family. 2 7 . Wife & I had a pleasant time uiith Will & Bell. Called on Mr Gray coming back. Robert b e t t e r . 2B. Mary & Mrs Fletcher called on Mrs L o v e r i d g e . 2 9 . More drifted -:snou-long w i n t e r . 30 Wife & I called on Eunice :Lambieedid not see them. 3 1 . Wife & I had dinner uiith Robert and Hattie & had ?. 3 years uiith peace and good w i l l . Good sister Agnes sent a fine Baby Quilt she made a at h a m e . April 1. This morning looks more like January than April. 2. Mary, Mrs Fletcher and the boys walked to Church. 3. Blue & White clouds-Mother drove to B e l l s . 4. Mrs Fletcher, Mary & the boys drove to R o b e r t s . Enjoyed a Sun bath and rest-on the South Porch. 5. Fine Morning, rested in the sunshine.

This is the last of the Lambie Diary. M r s . Fletcher & the 3 boys that is m e n t i o n e d was Foster Fletcher's mother and 2 b r o t h e r s . Peter Fletcher's f a t h e r .

I have been doing the diary for 9 years now and have enjoyed it very much. It is just as tho I was walking along the time with them.

M r . Lambie died April 25, 1900 at the age of 79.

Billie 8.

FLAG CEREMONY

An American Flag uill be presented to the Ypsilanti Historical Society by the Ypsilanti Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Presentation Ceremony uill be on Flag Day, Oune 14th at 1:00 P.M. at the Museum.

PUBLIC IS INVITED

Welcome Visitors!!

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JACOB THUMM INDIAN EXHIBIT

Oacob Thumm uas born in Y p s i l a n t i in 1BB4 and except for short times spent on an acreage he ouned near Ashland, Virginia and four years spent in Kansas, his life uas spent in Y p s i l a n t i at 312 Ballard Street. He died at Beyer Hospital in April 1965.

After working at several jobs, he found being a c u s t o d i a n in the Y p s i l a n t i Schools the position that satisfied him the most. One of the former teachers said of Mr. Thumm's uork "Oake uas the most uonderful custodian ue ever had. He uorked spontaneously and derived much pleasure from a job u e l l d o n e " . Oake (as he uas knoun) retired in 1 9 5 9 .

Throughout his life, Cake's hobby uas collecting Indian A r t i f a c t s , numbering approximatley 600 pieces. Some of these pieces uere from his p r o p e r t y in Virginia and some from K a n s a s , but most of them uere from hlashtenau County, Michigan. The collection c o n t a i n s pieces from the Paleo Indian era, to the present century. The A n t h r o p o l o g y Department of the University of Michigan has, had a special interest in the Paleo Indian pieces that date back to 10,000-8000 B.C.

In keeping uith Mr. Thumm's u i s h e s Mrs. Thumm gave this r e m a r k a b l e collection of Indian Artifacts to the Y p s i l a n t i Historical Society in 1 9 6 6 .

Mr & Mrs Frank Freeman of Farmington Hills, Michigan have r e c e n t l y organized and identified the artifacts and have made many i l l u s t r a t i o n s to shou hou the tools uere used. While doing this project, the Freemans c o n s u l t e d authorities at the University of Michigan and at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry.

The Historical Society is indeed indebted to the Freemans for this u o n d e r ­ful job of organizing, cleaning and identifying our Indian C o l l e c t i o n . They have a personal interest in the collection in that Mr. Freeman is a nepheu of Mr. Thumm's.

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GRACE CORNISH Ue c o n g r a t u l a t e Grace Cornish upon r e c e i v i n g an Honorary Life Membership C e r t i f i c a t e in the Presbyterian Uomen U.S.A. This c e r t i f i c a t e uias given in recognition of.the many y e a r s of

work uiith the Presbyterian Uomen of Ypsilanti by the Presbyterian Uomen o f Detroit. Miss Normajean Anderson presented the Certificate and a Pin during the Service in the P r e s b y t e r i a n Church Sunday, May 1 6 , 1 9 9 3 .

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Musings from the A r c h i v e s .

I do believe uie are about to enjoy some uiarm w e a t h e r . Silla, T u l i p s and Daffodils are gone now, (they were b e a u t i f u l ) so noui hopefully uie will have summer. Portuclaca (Rose Moss) has been planted out front of the Museum on the extension. Special Thanks to Girl Scout TRoop #974 of Chappelle School for coming donw and helping us on Wednesday night to plant

Ue would like to put in a Rose Garden in the space near the South door to the Archives entrance. If you have a favorite rose bush you would like to donate, we would be happy to take care of it. My donation will be a 'Brig 0' Doon Rose. Just give us a call, if not at the office, at home 4B2-B443.

Thank you Roger & Lois Katon for keeping our grass so nice, cutting & trimming. It looks great, gets better every year.

DON'T FORGET the Treasure Sale, June 5th, 8:30 to 2:30 P.M. at the Museum. Ue could use a few more i t e m s . If you need to have anything picked up, please call the office.

The Office has been very busy, a bit mare than usual for what r e a s o n I'm not sure. Doris has been very busy with a lot of research not only with visitors but mail also.

Ellen Gould passed auiay March 2nd. She had attended the Valentine Party, February 14th and as always enjoyed herself. She was very proud of the many valentines she had received over the years and had given them to the Museum. She always came and visited especially during the time the Valentines were on display. She was 101 years of age. Ue t r e a s u r e d her visits and many memories of her school r e m i n i s c e n c e s . She was a very pleasant person to be with. Ue will indeed miss her.

Uhen someone passes away we lose a lot of history. So if you have a grandparent, parents, sister, brother, relative or friend be sure and talk with them, you may learn something of the past that you could in turn pass on to someone else in years to come.

History: Past e v e n t s , those connected with person or thing, an interesting or eventful past. Study of past events, especially of human affairs.

Hopefully our new gutters will be installed this week. Our roof has been repaired so as soon as my office gets painted I shall be able to get the office straightened a r o u n d ( a g a i n ) .

Radio station UAAM and Cleary College are sponsoring a D i n n e r - D a n c e on June 26th at Cleary College. Buffet dinner will be 5:30 to 6:30 and dancing from 7-11:00 p.m., with Music by a LIVE BAND. Uhy not get a group together and come out and enjoy some ballroom dancing. Tickets are only $10.00 or $20.00 for a couple. You may call UAAM at 9 7 1 - 1 6 0 0 for tickets or Lyle Horn at 4 8 5 - 7 7 4 9 . Ue look forward to seeing you t h e r e .

Bill Ealy reminds us if we have not paid our dues yet, please do so, it will save us time in billing you and a .29$ stamp.

Billie

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'1 Aicqui si tions O

Books, Cards, Lamp, clothing and Misc items from estate of Ellen Gould

Replica of Tucker Automobile and Autograph picture of large poster advertising Movie 'Tucker' by grand­son of Preston Tucker, John C. Tucker, given by Paul Ungrot, 3r.

Darning Eggs and Misc c l i p p i n g s - Normajean Anderson

Picture- Prospect School -1914 Mrs. R. Densel

Picture- Spencer School Mrs. Willis

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YPSILANTI HISTORICAL SOCIETY BOARD OF D I R E C T O R S

Robert V. Fink 119 S. Washington

Oames Porter 1270 Hull

Peter Fletcher 25 S. Huron Street

William F. Ealy 1419 Gregory

Billie Zolkosky 1002 UI.Cross Street

Doris Milliman 1116 Grant Street

President 483-7327

Past P r e s i d e n t 4B2-4296

Vice P r e s i d e n t 4B2-0445

Treasurer 4B2-9733 ;

Secretary 482-8443

City H i s t o r i a n 483-3236

Gordon Cahours 1311 UI. Cross Street 482-2319

Charles Kettles 1310 UI. Cross Street

V i r g i n i a Davis 1351 H u r o n River Drive

Cathy Kemling B1 3 S t a n l e y

Howard Berg 1660 C l i f f s Landing

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Adm. Comm. 484-00B0

483-2348

484-3712

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Special Appointees to the Board Kathryn Howard 730 C l i f f s

Mary Kerr Chamber of Commerce

Publicity 482-70B1

482-4920

Doris Milliman Marjorie Gauntlett Billie Wardell

Administration Committee Grace Cornish Eileen Harrison Kathryn Howard Ooan Carpenter

Betty Kerr Ann McCarthy Virginia Davis

The M u s e u m at 220 N-. 'Huron Street, Y p s i l a n t i , Michigan is owned by the people of the City of Ypsilanti and operated in the public interest of the Y p s i l a n t i Historical Society, a n o n - p r o f i t group of public s p i r i t e d

v o l u n t e e r s .

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Doris Milliman-City Historian Billie Zolkosky-Archivist

Museum Hours: Thur-Sat & Sun 2-k P.M.

Arc h i v e s : Mon-Fri 9-12 Noon

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