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Abstract of Title, No.22916

Object ID: 1987-010-50-1

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Abstract of Title, No. 22916, Oakland Co. SE fr. Sec 15 and SW1/4 Sec 14, W.B. Twp. (corners of Walled Lake Rd. (Pontiac Tr.) intersection with Farmington Rd. (Orchard Lk. Rd.) 17 sheets.

MMA Cadet Beach’s Account No.41

Object ID: 1987-010-49

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Bound notebook, signed by Bertha Bachelor Wilkins, 5 ripped pgs. & only one written pg. withnames of persons were came (perhaps to vet office where Fred Wilkins worked while at MMA.

The Gravelled Road Toll House

Object ID: 1987-010-48

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11′-18 framed photo of Toll House, corner of Walled Lake Rd (or Pontiac Trail) and Orchard Lk. Rd. (Farmington Road)- showing blacksmith shop.

The Gravelled Road Toll House

Object ID: 1987-010-47

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11-18 photo of Orchard Lk. Rd. or the Gravelled Road Toll House.

Wilkins Family

Object ID: 1987-010-46

Date: 1937

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24-28 framed photo of the Wilkins Family, 1937-Dad,Mother, Red, Ellie, Willie & Lue.

MMA Parade Grounds

Object ID: 1987-010-45

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12-20 photo of MMA Parade Grounds

Note to Elleanore Van Meter

Object ID: 1987-010-44-2

Date: 1972

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Note to Elleanore VanMeter dated 5-17-1972 from Charles Martinez re: 45 other MMA photos.

Michigan Military Acadamy

Object ID: 1987-010-44-1

Date: 1900

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Photo (12-20) of parade grounds of MMA, 1900.

Pontiac Press/Ft. Riley

Object ID: 1987-010-43-9

Date: 1954

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Pontiac Press article on Ft Riley U.S. Cavalry Horses Retentim dated 2-17-1954.

Fort Riley, Kansas

Object ID: 1987-010-43-8

Date: 1902

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The 1st Squadron, 4th U.S. Cavalry, Fort Riley, Kansas, dated Sept. 13, 1902-Photo taken by C.L. Chester, St. Paul.

Fort Riley, Kansas

Object ID: 1987-010-43-7

Date: 1902

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11-!4 of 1987.43.5 & 1987.43.6 negatives

Fort Riley, Kansas

Object ID: 1987-010-43-6

Date: 1902

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Troop pictures dated Sept. 3, 1902 (Fred Wilkins Unit)

Fort Riley, Kansas

Object ID: 1987-010-43-5

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Negative photo of Fort Riley, Kansas.

Meeting of United Spanish War Veterans

Object ID: 1987-010-43-4

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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

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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

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Fred Wilkins Expiration papers, U.S. Army Dated 10-3-1904. 2p erox copy.

Gutling Gun Detachment

Object ID: 1987-010-42-2

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Book print of Gutling Gun Detachment

Driveway Around Orchard Lake

Object ID: 1987-010-42-1

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5-7 bookprint titled Driveway around Orchard Lake.

Oakland Motor Car Co. Motor Plant #5

Object ID: 1987-010-41

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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

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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

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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

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Abstract of Title by Burton Abstract & Title Co., 1842 #19428.

Cruice Shores

Object ID: 1987-009-39-7-1

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Location sketch of Baldwin home and Elmgate lots with prices.

Description of Mrs. F.C. Patterson House

Object ID: 1987-009-39.3

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3 page carbons of descriptions of the Patterson residence

Patterson Residence Letters of Transmittal

Object ID: 1987-009-39-2

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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

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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

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11-14 aerial photo of Orchard Lk. looking SW

Aerial Photo of Orchard Lake

Object ID: 1987-009-38-3

Date: 1949

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11-14 aerial photo of Orchard Lk. looking ESE

Aerial Photo of Orchard Lake

Object ID: 1987-009-38-2

Date: 1949

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11-14 aerial photo of Orchard Lk. looking SE

Civil War Centennial Map

Object ID: 1987-009-37

Date: 1961

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Civil War centennial map, 1961, donated by Ernest & June Jacobson 9-17-1987.

Grand Trunk Western #5046

Object ID: 1987-007-36

Date: 1958

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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

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One pair horseblinders from Aunt Nell, Canada. Donated by Shirley Houck, Walnut Lk. 9/1987

Hand Pump

Object ID: 1987-009-34

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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

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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

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One-man bucksaw from Orchard Lk. Resident, by J.D. Laarman July ,1987.

Two-Man Cross Cut Saw

Object ID: 1987-007-031

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Two-Man Cross Cut Saw, forerunner of the chainsaw. Donor A.B. Schulman by G. Bickleman.

Corn Planter

Object ID: 1987-007-030

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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

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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

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Hand forged adz from Harris Farm, 1896. Donated by G. Bicklemann July, 1987.

Black Fireman’s Hat

Object ID: 1987-009-027

Date: ???

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Black Fireman’s Hat originally donated to volunteer Walnut Lk. Fire Dept. given to J.D. Laarman

Hockey Stick

Object ID: 1987-009-026

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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

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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

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Charter of the City of Orchard Lake

Object ID: 1987-009-023

Date: 1987

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Book, softcover, 60p. Donated by F&C Gadd 9-16-1987.

Village of Orchard Lake Map

Object ID: 1987-009-022

Date: 1958

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Book , 77p hardcover. Donated by F&C Gadd.

Detroit Is My Own Home Town

Object ID: 1987-009-016

Date: 1946

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Book by Malcolm W. Binglay, 1946, 360 p hardcover. Donated by F. & C. Gadd.

The Plymouth Adventure

Object ID: 1987-009-015

Date: 1950

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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

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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

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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

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Book by Clarence J. Monette, 1975, 540 paperback, donated by F. & C. Gadd, 9-16-1987.

Grindstone

Object ID: 1987-008-011

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Working, mounted grindstone from the Arzle Noble Family, donated by F. Gadd. 1983

Cannnon on Platform

Object ID: 1987-008-010

Date: ???

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10-guage Winchester- donated by Arzle Noble, Upper Sraits Lake, 1980

Pontiac & Sylvan Lake RR Car #4

Object ID: 1987-003-009

Date: 1898

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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

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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: ???

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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

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(entered as photo 87.1.1 & 87.1.20)

Gen. Strong’s Pavilion

Object ID: 1987-001-007-1

Date: 1955

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook 1961, donated by Rev. Father Walter Ziemba

Orchard Lake Schools Eagle Yearbook

Object ID: 1987-001-00610

Date: 1960

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: ???

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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

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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

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Hardcover book, 177p. Donated by author and GWBHS member Frank Renkiewicz

Daniel Whitfield

Object ID: 1987-001-002

Date: ???

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Framed picture, namesake of Whitfield Elementary School, Orchard Lake Rd. Donated by school.

Rev. Father Dabrowski

Object ID: 1987-001-001

Date: ???

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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

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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: ???

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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

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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

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15 – 20 copy of 1896 map of W. Bloomfield .