This is a manuscript written by Mary Rutner describing the immigration of the Bohemians to the Traverse City area. It was written in 1923-1924 and revised in 1943. It gives some background and then begins the discussion with the first immigration…
Black and white photographic portrait of the Dugal and Fritsche family picnic at the Wil-Du Cottage on South Long Lake Road with names of those in the photograph, ca. 1932.
Colored postcard image of a stone fountain in Traverse City. In the background is Grand Traverse Bay and the Traverse City Aquarium, on the Clinch Park Zoo property.
Manuscript copy of "Our City Parks," by Martin A. Melkild. Melkild published several works in his lifetime on local history, family history, and military-related stories, and he served as a Forester for the City of Traverse City, Parks and Recreation…