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Title
Elwin Clark, resident of Yorkville, 11635 East D., May 1977
Description
Photograph on Kodak paper of Elwin Clark in front of his home. Text on back: "Elwin Clark 18-21, resident of Yorkville, 11635 East D. , May, 1977, P233." Elwin was born in Yorkville, Michigan 4 November 1892, son of Charles and Anna (Lenders). He was a Member of the Yorkville Church where he was an elder. He worked in the telephone industry for 47 years beginning in 1910 with the Citizens Telephone Company in Battle Creek, Michigan and later the General Telephone Company in Springfield, Illinois, where he retired in 1957. Returning to Yorkville he enjoyed furniture restoration in his workshop. He died at the age of 95 in 1988
Date
1977
Time Period
1970 - 1979
Title
Earl Somerville, Richland Resident, Aug. 1978
Description
Photograph of Edward Earl Somerville, born 1894 Cass City, Michigan; died 1983 Kalamazoo, Michigan. Edward Earl Somerville farmed in Doster and Cressy, Michigan before moving to Richland, Michigan where he became a plumbing and electrical contractor. While residing in Richland, Michigan he served on the Richland Board of Review, acted as a Constable Building Inspector and was an active collector of antique phones.
Date
1979
Time Period
1970 - 1979
Title
Aerial photograph of Braeloch Farm, 9124 No. 35th Street, Richland
Description
Aerial Photograph of Braelock Farms: Text on back "9124 No. 35th Street - about 1955." Braeloch is a Scottish word that means Hill by the lake. The house was initially constructed as a New England Salt Box style house in 1856 by Orson Whitlock. It underwent extensive alterations and additions with the original Salt Box remaining at it's core.
Date
1855
Time Period
1950 - 1959
Title
Dr. Price's Food, Price Cereal Food Company
Description
Exterior view of the processing plant. Dr. Price Cereal Food Co. dissolved in 1907. The hamlet of Yorkville lied in the western side of Ross Township, near Gull Lake, Michigan.
Date
before 1907
Time Period
1900 - 1909
Title
House with children playing in the yard
Description
Two children play in the front yard of a house at 8683 East D Ave., Richland, Michigan. The Maurice Harvey home, 1908; later Bernard Rowe home, then Robt. Brinkerhoff home.
Date
approximately 1900
Time Period
1900 - 1909
Title
Portrait of Mary Ann Read
Description
Photograph, Portrait. Test on back: "P277 Mary Read Daniels, Born in Brimfield, Mas., Oct 7-1831. Front Text Photographers: Burdick & Willson, Galesburg, Mich." Husband Gilbert Ezra Read, Father David Harris Daniels, Mother Mary Hoar Daniels.
Date
ca. 1890
Time Period
1890 - 1899
Title
Bradley sisters, Mary and Sarah, daughters of Rev. Milton Bradley
Description
Copy of an oval photograph on black cardboard. Text on back: "Bradley sisters, daughters of Rev. Milton Bradley. From Miss Balls. L. Mary, R. Sarah, Copy 6-11-79. P-278." Sara Ann Bradley, born Parkville, Kings County New York 22 August 1842, died 10 January 1918 Richland, Michigan. In 1870 Sarah was a teacher and by 1900 her occupation was as a painter. Mary B. Bradley, born September 1846 in Michigan, died 14 December 1919, Richland, Michigan. In 1870 Mary was a teacher. In 1886 Mary Bradley was elected Secretary of the Richland Ladies Library Association, a post she held for 23 years. Both Sara and Mary are buried in Prairie Home Cemetery, Richland, Michigan.
Date
before 1918
Time Period
1900 - 1919
Title
Richland Presbyterian parsonage & Henry Bonnema
Description
Photograph of Presbyterian Manse with Minister Henry Bonnema in front yard. Text on back: "Richland Presb. Parsonage + Henry Bonnema. P280 Richland 1939." Tab on Photograph folder text: "P280 8793 East D Ave, Presbyterian Church Manse." The address in 1939, before street name change was ; 3599 West Street.
Date
1939
Time Period
1930 - 1939
Title
Richland Covenant Church
Description
Richland Covenant Church, later renamed New Hope Church, replaced a blacksmith shop at 8140 N. 32nd St. in Richland, Michigan, where they stayed until 1953.
Date
between 1944 and 1953
Time Period
1940 - 1949
Title
Dr. Price's Tryabita Food, Price Cereal Food Company
Description
Exterior view of the processing plant. Dr. Price Cereal Food Co. dissolved in 1907. The hamlet of Yorkville lied in the western side of Ross Township, near Gull Lake, Michigan.
Date
before 1907
Time Period
1900 - 1909
Title
Richland Office, ground floor right
Description
Photograph of a single story building with a dormer, two chimneys and a covered porch entry. Text on back: "Richland Office, ground floor right (date unknown) Text on folder tab: "P258 - 9016 East D Avenue." Asa Jones was first owner as early as 1844. Home served as the local telephone exchange, a Standard station, and the Cold Corner ice cream shop. It was purchased by Peoples Savings and Loan and razed in 1978.
Date
after 1898
Time Period
1880 - 1889
Title
Richland Central Office
Description
Photograph of a small single story building that may have been located on Park Street with fish-scale siding on the front gable. Large cables are attached at the right eve height and electrical wires are attached on the left. Two signs indicating telephone service are attached to the front.
Date
after 1920
Time Period
1920 - 1929
Title
Richland Central Office
Description
Photograph of a small single story building that may have been located on Park Street with fish-scale siding on the front gable. Large cables are attached at the right eve height. Two signs indicating telephone service are attached to the front.
Date
after 1890
Time Period
1890 - 1899
Title
Richland Village Center
Description
Photograph. Text on back: "Marilyn Robinson." Text on folder tab: P262 Richland Village Center 1961." The new Serafno's liquor store shown on the corner of 32nd street and D Avenue, along with many 1950 vintage vehicles on the road.
Date
1961
Time Period
1960 - 1969
Title
Queen City steamboat
Description
Passengers stand on the dock and deck of the Queen City steamboat on Gull Lake, Michigan. Photograph from the Lepper Family Collection, Roy Kent of Hickory Corners.
Time Period
1900 - 1909
Title
Queen Anne-style house on fire
Description
Photograph of Queen Anne style house on fire. Text on back: " Barnes - Little - Tillbury House Fire Jan 1, 1981, Dec 31 - 1980. Brought in and donated by Lynn James." Built by Alvin Barnes about 1920. Home of Performing Arts Abroad at 8013 Church Street, Richland, Michigan, since 1976.
Date
1981
Time Period
1980 - 1989
Title
Queen Anne-style house on fire
Description
Photograph of Queen Anne style house on fire. Text on back: " Barnes - Little - Tillbury House Fire Jan 1, 1981, Dec 31 - 1980. Brought in and donated by Lynn James." Built by Alvin Barnes about 1920. Home of Performing Arts Abroad at 8013 Church Street, Richland, Michigan, since 1976.
Date
1981
Time Period
1980 - 1989
Title
Queen Anne-style house on fire
Description
Photograph of Queen Anne style house on fire. Text on back: " Barnes - Little - Tillbury House Fire Jan 1, 1981, Dec 31 - 1980. Brought in and donated by Lynn James." Built by Alvin Barnes about 1920. Home of Performing Arts Abroad at 8013 Church Street, Richland, Michigan, since 1976.
Date
1981
Time Period
1980 - 1989
Title
Richland Presbyterian Church House, basement, door to kitchen
Description
Photograph of basement door to kitchen. S in the Richland Presbyterian Church House Text on back: "FTRL Basement door to kitchen S . P291d " Text on photo folder tab: "5 photos of Richland Presbyterian Church house prior to sale to Richland Community Church."
Date
1983
Time Period
1980 - 1989
Title
Richland Presbyterian Church House, minister's office
Description
Photograph of minister"s office Richland Presbyterian Church House Text on back: "FTRL Minister's office D. P291e." Text on photo folder tab: "5 photos of Richland Presbyterian Church house prior to sale to Richland Community Church."
Date
1983
Time Period
1980 - 1989
Title
Richland Presbyterian Church House, East side, emergency exit from basement
Description
Photograph of the east side emergency exit from the basement of the Richland Presbyterian Church House Text on back: "FTRL East side emergency exit from basement. P292a." Text on photo folder tab: "4 photos Richland Church House."
Date
1983
Time Period
1980 - 1989
Title
Richland Presbyterian Church House, East side of the building
Description
Photograph of the east side of the Richland Presbyterian Church, church house. Text on back: "FTRL east side of building P292b." Text on photo folder tab: "4 photos of Richland church house."
Date
1983
Time Period
1980 - 1989
Title
Richland Presbyterian Church House, front of the building
Description
Photograph of the front of the Richland Presbyterian Church, Church House." Test on the back: "FTRL Front of the building. P292b. Text on photo folder tab: "4 Photos Richland Church House."
Date
1983
Time Period
1980 - 1989
Title
Richland Presbyterian Church House, kitchen
Description
Photograph of the kitchen in the Richland Presbyterian Church House Text on back: "FTRL Kitchen - Furnace is to the left. U P293a." Text on photo folder tab: "4 photos Richland Church house."
Date
1983
Time Period
1980 - 1989
Title
Seven children
Description
Photographic postcard with a divided back, not addressed. Photograph shows seven children, some finely dressed and another in work or casual clothes. Hay mows, horse drawn carriage and a rickety corn crib are visible in background.
Date
before 1919
Time Period
1900 - 1919
Title
Hattie Read portrait
Description
Photographic portrait of Hattie Read, born 1868 Brooklyn, New York and died 23 January 1968 at Ridgewood, New Jersey. The photograph was taken between 1878 and 1881 Kalamazoo, Michigan by W.S. White. Printed on the back of the card: W.S. White Artist, 116 Main Street, Kalamazoo, Mich. Written on the back was: Hattie Read in teens. Hattie was married to Lester F. Stevens 19 January 1888 at 9083 East D Avenue, Richland, Michigan.
Date
approximately 1881
Time Period
1881 -1889
Title
Joshua DeCrocker, born 1800, died at 95 in 1915
Description
Photographic portrait of a bearded man. It appears to be from C. Packard photographer in Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1865 to 1898. Text on back: Mrs. J Vanderlick, Joshua DeCrocker born 1800 Died at 95 yrs. Old in 1915. John's Grandfather.
Date
before 1898
Time Period
1800 - 1899
Title
Dr. Codrington
Description
Photograph of a well-dressed man walking in along a row of retail establishments, text on back of the photograph: Dr. Codrington P223. Dr. Richard Frederick Codrington born 22 January 1869 in Kulludghee, Bombay, India. His father was George Henry Forbs Codrington and mother was Edith Henrietta. United States Census records indicate he immigrated 1902 to 1912 depending on the record, he never attained citizenship. Dr. Codrington was a doctor in Richland, Michigan after 1920 to 1940. In 1920 he is recorded in the U.S. Census living in Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan occupation Doctor and divorced. Dr. Codrington lived at 3180 Park street, Richland, Michigan in 1930 and 1940. On 13 September 1940 he entered Borgess Hospital as a medical patient and died 26 October 1940. His remains were removed to Leslie, Michigan for services and burial.
Date
before 1940
Time Period
1930 - 1939
Title
Ward Barrett
Description
Photograph of Ward Barrett next to a wall of framed plaques and certificates. On the back: "Ward Barrett P224. Ward E Barrett lived at 8782 Gull Road, Richland, Michigan. He was born 5 June 1881 in Pine Plains Township, Allegan County, Michigan, son of James and May Barrett. He was a printer at Donnelly Lakeside Press, Chicago. He enlisted in Company C 35th Michigan Infantry and discharged in 1903 from the 19th Regiment United States Infantry. Ward applied for disability 10 January 1927 by application 1566624 and was granted by certificate R8 Inf 27. He was past commander of Richard Westnedge Post Spanish American War Veterans. Ward passed away Sunday 13 November 1977, Entered Prairie Home Cemetery, Richland, Michigan."
Date
before 1977
Time Period
1970 - 1979
Title
Ward Barrett
Description
Photograph of Ward Barrett next to a wall of framed plaques and certificates. On the back: "Ward Barrett P224. Ward E Barrett lived at 8782 Gull Road, Richland, Michigan. He was born 5 June 1881 in Pine Plains Township, Allegan County, Michigan, son of James and May Barrett. He was a printer at Donnelly Lakeside Press, Chicago. He enlisted in Company C 35th Michigan Infantry and discharged in 1903 from the 19th Regiment United States Infantry. Ward applied for disability 10 January 1927 by application 1566624 and was granted by certificate R8 Inf 27. He was past commander of Richard Westnedge Post Spanish American War Veterans. Ward passed away Sunday 13 November 1977, Interred Prairie Home Cemetery, Richland, Michigan."
Date
before 1977
Time Period
1970 - 1979
Title
Hazel Wildermuth in front of her house on the bay, Gull Lake, May 1977
Description
Photograph of Hazel Nevins Wildermuth. Text on back: Hazel Wildermuth in front of her house on the bay Gull Lake, May 1977, P225. Hazel Wildermuth was born 1891, Pine Lake, Barry County, Michigan. 1909 graduated from Hastings High School. 1910 taught at Calkins School in rural Barry County. 1913 taught all 8 grades at Yorkville School, Ross Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. 1914 became principal at Orangeville School, Barry County. 1918 became principal at Prairieville School, Barry County. 1922 returned to Yorkville School as principal and teacher. 1971 retired from Gull Lake Community Schools after 59 1/2 years in education. Hazel Wildermuth was a Scout Leader, a 4-H leader for 45 years, the most of any leader in the United States, a church leader and Sunday School teacher. Hazel was active in many civic groups. she was honored through letters from President and Mrs. Nixon, Governor Milliken and many legislatures. Hazel Wildermuth died 14 July 1987, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Her memoirs, poetry, articles and an extensive compiled history with memorabilia of the Yorkville area are archived at Kalamazoo Public Library, Kalamazoo Michigan.
Date
1977
Time Period
1970 - 1979
Title
Yorkville School students, 1925, primary grade
Description
Photograph of students and staff, Yorkville School. Separate list of students and staff included.
Date
1925
Time Period
1920 - 1929
Title
Yorkville School students, 1925, upper grade
Description
Photograph of students and staff, Yorkville School. Separate list of students and staff included.
Date
1925
Time Period
1920 - 1929
Title
4-H at work, January 1952
Description
Photograph showing 4-H students in classroom setting.
Date
1952
Time Period
1950 - 1959
Title
4-H at work, January 1952
Description
Photograph showing 4-H students and Hazel Wildermuth in classroom setting.
Date
1952
Time Period
1950 - 1959
Title
4-H at work, January 1952
Description
Photograph showing 4-H students in classroom setting.
Date
1952
Time Period
1950 - 1959
Title
Hazel Wildermuth scrapbook page
Description
Scrapbook page from Hazel Wildermuth includes two photographs, a newspaper clipping and typed notice of the change in the name of Yorkville Elementary School to Hazel Wildermuth Elementary School.
Date
1971
Time Period
1970 - 1979
Title
District School #7
Description
Photograph of one room school house. Text on back "School of District No 7." The school for District 7 on the 1910 plat map for Richland Township is located on the southwest corner of Tolhurst Bros. 120 acres at east F Avenue.
Date
after 1910
Time Period
1910 - 1919
Title
Methodist Church of Richland (also Community Hall)
Description
Photograph of Richland Community Hall located on the corner of D Avenue and Gull Road. Building was dedicated in 1891 as a Methodist church. The congregation dissolved in 1926.
Date
after 1926
Time Period
1926 - 1929
Title
District School #5 (also Light's Nursery)
Description
Photograph of old red brick school, with 1884 date on building. Text on back: "Mr Clare Grisby owner of building when it was a garage - Date ? This appears to be the start of Light's Tree Co. in 1939 & on."
Date
1939
Time Period
1930 - 1939
Title
F. W. Hale residence and barn through trees
Description
Photograph of house and barn taken through trees. J. W. Hale was interviewed by Lynne Yeager in 1979 at his home north of the Stage Coach Inn.
Date
1979
Time Period
1970 - 1979
Title
Richland Community Calvary Church
Description
Photograph of Richland Community Cavalry Church. Dedicatory services held April 1940 for the Cavalry Community Church. The church changed denomination, on March 1, 1946 to the Richland Covenant Church. Text on folder: :1950, former blacksmith shop - 1976 TV Store.
Date
1950
Time Period
1950 - 1959
Title
Warner Blacksmith Shop at 8143 N. 32nd
Description
Photograph of a dilapidated blacksmith shop. The blacksmith shop had been operated by a Mr. Warner and Mr. Solomon. It was purchased for $700 by Reverend Henry Bonnema and converted into a church. Completed in 1940 it held services as the Cavalry Community Church, Richland.
Date
approximately 1930
Time Period
1930 - 1939
Title
W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary postcard
Description
Illustrated postcard depicting the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Text on back: "Battle Creek News, Co. Natural Color Post Card made in the U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis."
Title
Richland Community Schools aerial photograph
Description
Photographic postcard, featuring an aerial photograph of Richland Community Schools. Text on back: "9476 M-89. F. Rabhers, Highland park. National Press, Inc., North Chicago."
Date
approximately 1950
Time Period
1950 - 1959
Title
8004 N. 32nd Street in Richland, Michigan: real photo postcard
Description
Photographic Post Card with divided back, donated to Richland Community Library by Marilyn Robinson. Text on the sign in window: "Browns Perfection Ice cream." The address on back is modern, address in 1920s would be 3170 North Park Street.
Date
approximately 1920
Time Period
1920 - 1929
Title
Presbyterian Church House, Park St., March 1976
Description
Photograph of the Presbyterian church house. This building was originally The Ladies Library built 1912. In 1948 the Ladies Library Association sold the building to the Richland Rural Agricultural School District for one dollar. In 1959 the school board sold the building to the First Presbyterian Church of Richland.
Date
1976
Time Period
1970 - 1979
Title
Village Professional Building, Winter 1974
Description
Photograph of the Village Professional Building under construction at the corner of East D Avenue and 32nd Street (8992 East D Ave.). This building replaced the Historic Masonic Temple and Weber's Market after it burned in 1969.
Date
1974
Time Period
1970 - 1979
Title
Richland Community Library
Description
Photograph of the Richland Community Library, Richland, Michigan. The building was originally The ladies Library of Richland, then a school of the Richland Rural Agricultural School District and in 1959 a church house for the First Presbyterian Church of Richland.
Date
1983
Time Period
1980 - 1989
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