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Souvenir folding envelope album containing photomechanical reproductions of images of facilities, machinery, and operations of the Upjohn Company in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Envelope mailed on March 3rd 1955 to "Mrs. R. B. Ornstein" in Spokane, Washington, from Kalamazoo. Also present is a pasted note reading "Mom, I'm fine. Have just finished the Upjohn tour, leave for Chicago tonight. Will try to find time to write you a letter. Love, Russ." Includes 14 photomechanical prints. Item 10.5 x 15.5 cm.

Photograph album containing a series of images documenting the aftermath of the 1967 Detroit Riot taken by an unidentified photographer from a car. Of note are views of National Guard soldiers and vehicles as well as burned out buildings. Includes 12 photographs. Volume 10 x 9 cm.

Photograph album related to the Goodsell, Smith, and Peck families of Pontiac, Michigan. Contents consist of portraits of men, women, and children (including a heavily retouched portrait of a young girl). Several photographs are labeled "Jessie E Goodsell," while the name "Jessie" is also embossed in gold on the front cover, likely indicating that Jessie E. Goodsell was the album's original owner. Also present is a portrait index page with identifications as well as a Kings of Israel and Judah chronological chart published by S. W. Powell in 1883 that lists Biblical kings from Saul in 1090 BC to Zedekiah in 590 BC. Includes 26 cartes de visite, 2 tintypes, 13 cabinet cards and 1 piece of ephemera. Volume 29.5 x 23 cm.

Photographs related to the Briscoe family of Detroit, Michigan, compiled into a modern notebook by David V. Tinder. Contents consist of portraits of various family members as well as printed out biographical and genealogical information including references to a car produced by automotive pioneer Benjamin Briscoe in Jackson, Michigan, and an earlier Benjamin Briscoe who assembled and operated a Baldwin locomotive in 1839 on the new Detroit & Pontiac Railroad. Includes 19 cartes de visite. Volume 29.5 x 24.5 cm.

Photograph album related to the University of Michigan Class of 1869. Contents mainly consist of portraits of faculty and students, some of which are identified on image versos. Also present are photographs of campus showing various buildings (including the Detroit Observatory); a print showing the University of Michigan campus; popular culture images such as photographic reproductions of visual works with religious content and portraits of famous individuals including Andrew Jackson and Napoleon; and photographs of paintings and sculptures including Nydia created by Ann Arbor-based sculptor Randolph Rogers. Includes 182 cartes de visite and 1 print. Volume 24 x 19 cm.

Photograph album related to the University of Michigan Class of 1869. Contents mainly consist of portraits of faculty and students, some of which are identified on image versos. Also present are photographs of campus showing various buildings (including the Detroit Observatory); photographs of paintings and sculptures including Nydia created by Ann Arbor-based sculptor Randolph Rogers; and portraits of family members and friends of the album's former owner Orson Oscar Fox. Includes 154 cartes de visite and 13 tintypes. Volume 24 x 19 cm.

Photograph album related to the University of Michigan Class of 1870 formerly owned by George Jay French. Contents consist of identified portraits of faculty, students, and staff (including the janitor) as well as campus and building views. Includes 96 photographs. Volume 35 x 31.5 cm.

Photograph album related to the University of Michigan Class of 1872. Contents mainly consist of identified portraits of faculty and students. Of note are portraits of university presidents James B. Angell, Henry P. Tappan, and Erastus O. Haven; Class of '72 group portraits; two images of members of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity; and views of campus and buildings (including the Detroit Observatory, library, and museum). Also present is a picture of the Class of 1872 banner and a print showing University Hall. Includes 125 photographs and 1 print. Volume 36.5 x 29 cm.

Photograph album related to the University of Michigan Class of 1875 as well as an unidentified college in Racine, Wisconsin. Contents consist of portraits of faculty and students, campus views, and group portraits of students as well as a baseball team. Also present are portraits of students and campus views from Racine College in Wisconsin. The first page of the album contains an index identifying names and home states of subjects pictured. Includes 139 cartes de visite, 11 cabinet cards and 1 tintype. Volume 29.5 x 23 cm.

Empty photograph album produced by the Art Album Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan. Pages decorated with illustrations and include slots for cartes de visite and cabinet cards as well as printed information about how to use the album. Volume 22 x 29.5 cm.