George Washington Merrill photographs, circa 1874-1918

University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library

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Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2113, USA

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Creator:: Merrill, George Washington, 1856-1937
Abstract:: Engineer on various Great Lakes steamship, photographer and collector of photographs; includes photos and some glass negatives depicting Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Detroit in 1891; photographs of war bond rally in Detroit, ca. 1918; photographs of downtown Detroit buildings and street scenes; some of the photographs of Belle Isle other water views.
Extent:: 0.1 linear feet
78 MB (online)
Language:: English
Call Number:: 0738 Aa 2
Authors:: Finding aid created by Michigan Historical Collections Staff

Scope and Content:: The Merrill collection consists of photographs (with some glass negatives) depicting public events associated with a meeting of the Grand Army of the Republic organization in Detroit in 1891; photographs of war bond rally in Detroit, including patriotic displays, ca. 1918; photographs of downtown Detroit, including views of commercial buildings, modes of transportation, and people on the street; and some of the photographs of Belle Isle other water views.
Biographical / Historical:: George Washington Merrill worked a an engineer on various Great Lakes steamships. He was also a photographer and collector of photographs.
Acquisition Information:: The collection was donated by Meredith Argyropolous 9854 in 20007.
Accruals:: No further additions to the collection are expected.
Rules or Conventions:: Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)