Helen A. Rice microfilms old documents on sheepskin discovered at the Courthouse, February 1955

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1955
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Ann Arbor News, February 15, 1955
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RECORDS ON SHEEPSKIN UNCOVERED: Mrs. Helen A. Rice of 907 W.Liberty St. is shown microfilming a 128-year-old land grant uncovered among old county records at the Courthouse. The grant, signed by President John Quincy Adams on Feb. 1, 1927, gave property in what is now Pittsfield township to James Aray. The document is one of more than 150 uncovered.
Ann Arbor News, February 15, 1955
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RECORDS ON SHEEPSKIN UNCOVERED: Mrs. Helen A. Rice of 907 W.Liberty St. is shown microfilming a 128-year-old land grant uncovered among old county records at the Courthouse. The grant, signed by President John Quincy Adams on Feb. 1, 1927, gave property in what is now Pittsfield township to James Aray. The document is one of more than 150 uncovered.
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Kempf House Museum Exhibits Historic Document With Abraham Lincoln's Signature, February 1971 Photographer: Eck Stanger

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1971
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Ann Arbor News, February 12, 1971
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Lincoln's Signature Appears In Lower Right Center
Ann Arbor News, February 12, 1971
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Lincoln's Signature Appears In Lower Right Center
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Lincoln's Birthday Exhibit ~ Historic Paper On Display

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February
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1971
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Ann Arbor Yesterdays ~ A World About Source

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7
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March
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1960
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Freedom Train All-Veterans Parade Committee, August 1948

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1948
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Ann Arbor News, August 10, 1948
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Planning Veterans Day Parade In Freedom Train Program - The committee formed to take charge of the Aug. 14 Veterans Day observance announced today a program featuring a parade with five bands and special ceremonies in in the Courthouse Square. Members of the committee, which met last night, are (left to right): Marion Darling, in charge of music for the parade; Roy Bird, transportation chairman; Thomas FitzGerald, general parade chairman; Admiral Laurence C. Leever, general chairman of the planning committee for Rededication Week Aug. 14 - 19; William Biedermann, co-chairman of Veterans Day; Lucille Stollsteimer, chairman of Veterans Day activities other than the parade; and Olin Tenny, in charge of parade floats.
Ann Arbor News, August 10, 1948
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Planning Veterans Day Parade In Freedom Train Program - The committee formed to take charge of the Aug. 14 Veterans Day observance announced today a program featuring a parade with five bands and special ceremonies in in the Courthouse Square. Members of the committee, which met last night, are (left to right): Marion Darling, in charge of music for the parade; Roy Bird, transportation chairman; Thomas FitzGerald, general parade chairman; Admiral Laurence C. Leever, general chairman of the planning committee for Rededication Week Aug. 14 - 19; William Biedermann, co-chairman of Veterans Day; Lucille Stollsteimer, chairman of Veterans Day activities other than the parade; and Olin Tenny, in charge of parade floats.
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Ypsilanti's John F. Barnhill Memorial Band Marches In Freedom Train Parade, August 1948

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1948
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Ann Arbor News, August 17, 1948
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The Shriek Of Trumpet, The Lilt of Bell: First musical unit in yesterdays evening's parade of civic organizations and fraternal groups from all over the county was Ypsilanti's John F. Barnhill Memorial Band, above. They led the Ypsilanti marchers and followed the special division in which Gov. Sigler, committeemen, and city and county officials rode. Chairman of the day was Judge Jay H. Payne. The parade wound up in a barbecue for marchers at Ferry Field and a talk by the governor.
Ann Arbor News, August 17, 1948
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The Shriek Of Trumpet, The Lilt of Bell: First musical unit in yesterdays evening's parade of civic organizations and fraternal groups from all over the county was Ypsilanti's John F. Barnhill Memorial Band, above. They led the Ypsilanti marchers and followed the special division in which Gov. Sigler, committeemen, and city and county officials rode. Chairman of the day was Judge Jay H. Payne. The parade wound up in a barbecue for marchers at Ferry Field and a talk by the governor.
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Moose Lodge Float In Freedom Train Parade, August 1948

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1948
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Greek Community Float and Pratt Lodge Honor Guard In Freedom Train Parade, August 1948

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1948
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Musical Entry In Freedom Train Parade, August 1948

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1948
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Watching the Photographer at Freedom Train Parade, August 1948

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1948
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