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This is a reprint of the 1858 map of Calhoun County originally published by Geil, Harley & Siverd. The original is a scroll-type map, measuring 4'8" by 4'10" and the information used was gathered in late 1857. For the reprint, the map was carefully…

The 1908 directory for the city of Marshall, "comprising an alphabetical list of the names of all residents over fourteen years of age, stating occupation and designating owners and renters of property - a miscellaneous directory, full of valuable…

A photograph of several dozen individuals (possibly staff) in front of the Brooks Rupture Appliance Co. building at 312 E. Michigan Ave. Photo is labeled "Brooks Rupture Appliance Co., Marshall Michigan" on the front and "Aug. 7th 1922" on the back.

A postcard photograph of the fire damaged Dobbins Factory, with still standing smokestack. Text on the back labels it as "Thurs. Feb 1" 1923 (About Midnight) Dobbins Factory Fire."

A postcard photograph of a burned out brick building, with a sign in front stating "Danger, Keep Back." Text on the back labels it as "Feb 1" 1923 (Fire Dobbins Factory)."

A photograph of people marching on State St. (now called Michigan Ave.) on November 11, 1918 in celebration of the end of World War I. The image focuses on a group of women led by the banner "Gauss Office," with some carrying signs in support of…

An early 20th-century photograph of the Grace Bro's storefront at 147 W. Michigan Ave, Marshall, Mich.

Part of a collection donated to Marshall District Library by Dr. Diana Stout. Previously in the collection of Paul and Celia (Lake) Grace.

A postcard photograph believed to be of 323 N. Madison St., Marshall, Mich.

Part of a collection donated to Marshall District Library by Dr. Diana Stout. Previously in the collection of Paul and Celia (Lake) Grace.

A cabinet card portrait of Norton Wilcox Hoag, age 3. Taken by Philip C. Hartung of Albion, Mich.

Family information provided by Kate Keller:

"Norton Wilcox Hoag, son of Lester P. and Myrtle (Bixby) Hoag, was born 6 Aug 1903 in Springport,…

An image of a young man, identified as Annie Blake on the back of the photograph. Taken by Seneca Boyce Smith of Marshall, Mich.