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Typewritten document believed to be a transcription of a first person account by Perry Hannah on his arrival to Traverse City on May 5th, 1851, two pages in length. Of special note is his description of Traverse City as seen in 1903, "To-day we…

Handwritten letter from Perry Hannah to his daughter Claribel Hannah, 2 pages - front and back. Includes addressed envelope.

Premanufactured leatherbound ledger used as a diary by Perry Hannah beginning January 1st, 1852 in Elgin, Illinois, to March 3, 1852 on the passenger steamer Niagra. After those entries, there are a number of undated entries, and the last date noted…

Letter to Claribel Hannah from her father, Perry Hannah, 22 December 1884. Envelope return-to address is stamped "Return to Banking House of Hannah, Lay & Co., Traverse City, Mich., If not delivered within 10 days." Also contains a 2-cent postage…

Letter from Delia A. Holbrook dated July 11, 1886 from Kennebunkport, Maine, updating her brother, Stephen Gardner, Esq., of Hastings, Minnesota, on the general health and happenings of family.

Black and white studio portrait of four women, posed, cabinet card.

Letter from Hattie (unknown) of Chicago to presumably Claribel Hannah Gardner, addressed as Clara in the letter. It is likely that Hattie is Harriet A., the sister of Claribel, who married into the Keeney family. Letter is on J.F. Keeney Real Estate…

Letter from A. Tracy Lay to Perry Hannah describing the partners' arrival and early business ventures in Traverse City ca. 1850-1851. Sent from Chicago, Illinois, dated April 22, 1903.

Black and white studio three quarter portrait of Claribel Hannah serial number: 2098.

Black and white portrait of 13 year old girl, serial number: 2097.