H. Mark Hildebrandt collection, circa 1860-1986

Summary

Creator:

Hildebrandt, H. Mark.

Abstract:

The Collection includes miscellaneous manuscript material, postcards, posters, and photographs. Subjects include Michigan railroads, the University of Michigan, Michigan history.

Extent:

1 linear foot (in 2 boxes)
1 oversize folder

Language:

English

Call Number:

92398 Aa 2 UAl

Authors:

Finding aid created by Bentley Historical Library staff, updated April 2017

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection includes materials related to Michigan street railroads and the Ann Arbor Train and Trolley Watchers; letter of Ernest Wilby, 1935, describing his career as an architect and his association with Albert Kahn; records of Ann Arbor Pediatric Associates, 1972-1986; and photographs.

Copy prints of photographs relating to the interurban line between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti and other Michigan street railroads; photos of the electric cars, the power plant and office, and related pictures; collection of turn-of-the-century photographs, perhaps of the Staebler family of Ann Arbor, Michigan; outdoor group activities, circus parade, and exterior views of Staebler business establishments; also collection of glass negatives including photos of potato farming and St. Clair Flats. Postcards include images of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus, as well as locations throughout the state.

Acquisition Information:

Donated by H. Mark Hildebrandt (donor no. 3466 ) in six accessions between 2007 and 2017.

Rules or Conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:

Pediatrics -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Street-railroads -- Michigan.
Business enterprises -- Michigan -- Ypsilanti.
Street railroads -- Michigan -- Ypsilanti.
Parades -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Farming -- Michigan.
Postcards.

Formats:

Photographs.
Glass negatives.
Maps.

Names:

Ann Arbor Pediatric Associates.
Ann Arbor Train and Trolley Watchers.
Detroit, Jackson & Chicago Railway.
Detroit, Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor and Jackson Railway Company.
Nathan Burnham House (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Staebler family.
Kahn, Albert, 1869-1942.
Wilby, Ernest, 1868-1957.

Places:

Ann Arbor (Mich.)
Ypsilanti (Mich.) -- Business enterprises.
Ypsilanti (Mich.) -- Street railroads.
Saint Clair Flats (Mich.)