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Alleged to be picture of Hermit of Marion Island, but it is in fact Uncle Dan Whipple and not the hermit. Uncle Dan Whipple is sitting in a carved wooden chair and holding a simple walking stick.

Black and white photograph of the "New" Post Office on Union Street, ca. 1939.

Two men sit in the front with the rest standing behind them. On the back wall there's an illegible poster.

Black and white photograph of a sailing lifeboat used as a raft at the National High School Orchestra Camp in the early years.
The National High School Orchestra Camp, National Music Camp, Interlochen Arts Academy, and Interlochen Center for the…

Black and white photograph of Front Street in Traverse City, looking east from the 200 Block, ca. 1880. On the right is the J. Yenish Saloon. Front street is unpaved, but the sidewalks are elevated. A number of people are walking along the sidewalk,…

Black and white photograph of horses at the European Horse Hotel on State Street, 1896. Veterinarian Dr. Ming is feeding medicine to a horse held by Guy Champney, part owner of the of the stable.

Milliken, James W., President Business Men's Association, Dry Goods, Carpets, Etc.

Two men selecting winner from "?" (Question) Box. Unknown event. Man on left is Garland "Shanty" House. House was identified by a longtime resident of Traverse City in March 2018. This resident also said that House was somehow affiliated with the…

Black and white phot (believed to be of Mary Ann Griffin; evidently, a reservation clerk with Pennsylvania Central Airlines). She is seated on the floor, looking at a book, in front of an unlit fireplace.

Black and white photograph of Charles A. Franke with an American Flag behind him.