Ann Arbor, Michigan photograph collection, 1860s-1970s

Summary

Creator:

Bentley Historical Library (collector)

Abstract:

Photographs collected from various donors relating to Ann Arbor, Michigan; include photos of buildings (public and private), houses, churches, and schools; also views of the city (by street and area); and miscellaneous photos of local events and activities, school class portraits, and other group portraits.

Extent:

2 linear feet (UCCs)
2 oversize folders (UCCm)

Language:

English.

Call Number:

91153 UCCs UCCm

Authors:

Finding aid prepared by: Michigan Historical Collections staff

Background

Scope and Content:

This collection of Ann Arbor photographs includes a wide variety of images of Ann Arbor buildings, street scenes, schools and classrooms, public events, and people. The images, dating from the 1860s to the 1970s, has been arranged into three series: Buildings, Houses, etc.; Views; and Activities, People, Events. Each folder may contain one or more images.

The researcher should be advised that this collection represents only a small portion of the library's Ann Arbor photos. The most complete access to the total holdings of the library is through the card catalog.

Biographical / Historical:

The Ann Arbor, Michigan Photographs Collection was assembled by the staff of the Bentley Historical Library.

Acquisition Information:

The collection was assembled by Michigan Historical Collections staff over a period of years from a variety of sources and donors.

Subjects

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Subjects:

African Americans.
Baseball players -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Buildings -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Business enterprises -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Cemeteries -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Churches -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
City and town halls -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Classrooms -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Courthouses -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Dwellings -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Fire engines and equipment.
Fire stations -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Fires -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
German Americans.
Political parades and rallies.
Post offices -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Railroad bridges -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Railroad stations -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Residential streets -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Schools -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Telephone -- Employees.
Toll roads -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.

Formats:

Aerial photographs.
Panoramic views.
Photographs.
Stereographs.

Names:

Ann Arbor High School (Mich.)
Ann Arbor Street Railway Company.
Ann Arbor Taxicab Co (Ann Arbor, Mich.) -- Employees.
Argo Mills (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Bach & Abel (Dry goods store : Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Bach School (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Bryant School (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Ann Arbor Central Mills (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
City Ice Company (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Dixboro School (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Donovan School (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Dr. Chase's Steam Printing House (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Eberbach School (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Eberwhite School (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
First Baptist Church (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
First Congregational Church (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
First Methodist Church (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
First Presbyterian Church (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
First Unitarian Church (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Forest Hill Cemetery (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Frieze Building (University of Michigan)
Bethlehem Evangelical Church (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Goodyear & St. James Drygoods Store (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Gregory House (Hotel : Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Jones School (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Ladies Library Association of Ann Arbor.
Mack & Company (Ann Arbor, Mich.) -- Fire.
Mack School (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Majestic Theatre (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Masonic Temple (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Maynard Store (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Memorial Christian Church (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Michigan Central Railroad Depot (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Northwest School (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Perry School (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Pioneer High School (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Porter Zouave Band (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Slauson Junior High School (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Tappan Junior High School (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
University of Michigan -- Buildings.
Washtenaw County Courthouse (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Young Men's Christian Association (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

Places:

Ann Arbor (Mich.) -- Business enterprises.
Ann Arbor (Mich.) -- Churches.
Ann Arbor (Mich.) -- Dwellings.
Ann Arbor (Mich.) -- Panoramic views.
Ann Arbor (Mich.) -- Schools.
Ann Arbor (Mich.) -- Streets.
Ann Street (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Huron Street (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Lower Town (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Main Street (Ann Arbor, Mich.)