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  1. History of Michigan - Charles Moore

    Four volumes of History of Michigan by Charles Moore. Donated by Charles and Francis Gadd. "The story of Michigan from the earliest times to the present day is told in these pages. There are gaps in the narration. Also some portions receive too extended consideration in proportion to the space bestowed on other topics of equal or perhaps greater importance." Preface written by Charles Moore, Detroit, July, 1915.

    Record Type: Library

  2. History of Oakland County 1817-1877

    Oakland County 1871-1877

    Record Type: Library

  3. History of the Green Family

    Memoir by Mr. Howard Green (Hartwell), 1967. (7p)

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  4. Houses of Walnut Lake & Family tree of Walter Graves and Catherine Richardson

    Booklet by Prof. Norma Goldman, Greek & Latin, Manougian Hall, Wayne State U. Donated by J. Laarman. (5pgs.)

    Record Type: Library

  5. Inter-Lake News

    Advertisement, Inter-Lake News.

    Record Type: Library

  6. Keego-Cass Women' s Club

    Keego-Cass Women's Club 1931-32 yearbook, organized 1916.Donated by Wilma Webb 2-10-88.

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  7. Keep Your Eye On Keego Harbor - Joseph E. Sawyer

    A 14-page sales booklet by Joseph E. Sawyer of Pontiac, Michigan, the founder of Keego Harbor. Donated by Faye Mapley. The booklet about Keego Harbor shows properties for sale in the Keego Harbor subdivision on both sides of Orchard Lake Road. Page 1 shows the Keego School, with land and building donated by Sawyer. Page 8 shows a map of available lots for sale. The booklet references 1912 activity. It was likely printed in 1914.

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    Keep Your Eye on Keego Harbor Cover Page
  8. Max Klein Painter inventor

    Max Klein was the man who invented (or co-invented) paint-by-numbers, the fad that swept the nation in the early 1950s. In 1956 he sold his interest in the painting business (Craft Master brand) and began a successful career in plastics.  Later in life, Max resided in West Bloomfield until his death on 20 May 1993. I am writing a brief biographical sketch of Max and would like to know if you have in your holdings any information relating to him? ...

    Record Type: Library

  9. McMillan Map Books

    2 bound McAlpine map books, 16"x16", 1950 with 144 oz110 quarter sections on linen backed,sections 1-18 & 19-36 donated by Evelyn Alix.

    Record Type: Library

  10. Michigan Historical Markers

    Book edited by Willis F. Dunbar, 1967, 218p paperback, donated by F&C Gadd 9-16-1987

    Record Type: Library

  11. More's Poetical Works

    3x 5, 217 pg blue hardcover book Mrs Hannah More's Poetical Works inscribed to Ella Borlandfrom Kittie Cuthbertson, teacher, March 22, 1878.

    Record Type: Library

  12. North Oakland Chamber of Commerce 1975-1976 Area Directory - North Oakland Chamber of Commerce

    A directory published by the North Oakland Chamber of Commerce featuring short histories, statistical information, schools, libraries, recreational activites, and more of the townships and cities in northern Oakland County, Michigan, 1975-1976.

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    North Oakland Chamber of Commerce 1975-1976 Area Directory
  13. Oakland County Book of History - Arthur A. Hagman, Editor, and a staff of 100 writers

    Oakland County Book of History, made to celebrate the Sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary) of Oakland County, Michigan, 1820-1970. "Early this year, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established the Sesqui-Centennial Executive Committee to undertake the leadership in preparation of suitable observances for the County's 150th Anniversary. The appointment of Arthur A. Hagman, former publisher of Inside Michigan, was followed by a cra...

    Record Type: Library

    Oakland County Book of History
  14. Oakland County Book of History - Sesquicentennial Publication

    Oakland County Book of History- Sesquicentennial Publication (150th)

    Record Type: Library

  15. Orchard Lake Community Church Presbyterian, 1874-1974 - Eleanor G. Duckwitz

    "The Centennial Celebration Committee [of Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian], appointed in 1972, conceived this book to have two purposes. The first was to consolidate and update previous histories of the church with as much additional material as possible while there were still those who at least remembered the events of the past 35 years. For those of us involved during this period it would serve as a memory refresher and souvenir. Th...

    Record Type: Library

    Orchard Lake Community Church Presbyterian, 1874-1974 Cover
  16. Orchard Lake Country Club: The First Fifty Years 1926-1976

    Orchard Lake Country Club: The First Fifty Years 1926-1976. Produced by the history committee: John P. Hedrick, Chairman and Editor; Paul Neal Averill, Design and Production; Francis E. Cogsdill; Mrs. Thomas W. Miner; George S. Stephens; Frederick S. Strong, Jr.; Harold Lee Ward. Index: Acknowledgements, Introduction to Historical Highlights, The Earliest Years, The Formative Years, Winter Sports Memories, Orchard Lake Country Club Today, Golf...

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    Country Club
  17. Orchard Lake and Its Island - Willis C. Ward

    Orchard Lake and It's Island Includes poetry, first-hand accounts, memories, and history of Orchard Lake, Apple Island, and early settlers to the area. In addition to writing from Willis C. Ward, sections written by Samuel M. Leggett and Forrest S. Campbell are also included.

    Record Type: Library

    Orchard Lake and Its Island
  18. Ordinances of Orchard Lake Village

    Ordinances of Orchard Lake: April, 1928 - 1 copy, Jan, 1944 - 2 copies, Aug., 1954 - 4 Copies

    Record Type: Library

  19. Ordinances of Orchard Lake Village

    Ordinances of the village of Orchard Lake, Feb., 1971 - 1 copy

    Record Type: Library

  20. Our Michigan Friends As We See 'Em

    Hardcover book, 640 p. by newspaper cartoonist's Assoc. of Michigan. Donated through library to GWBHS by Mr. & Mrs. E.E. Carpenter

    Record Type: Library

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