Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1923 (Creation)
Extent
One folder.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
The collection is composed solely of a single handbill which announces the first train for what was then the new Flint Belt Line. The train was scheduled to leave on Monday, June 4, 1923 from Pere Marquette Station.
The bill also announces several festivities in connection, such as the last spike being driven where Davison Road crossed the Belt Line, a free ride on the train, bands playing, and movies being taken. A dinner was announced for subscribers to the Belt Line fund at Hotel Durant.
Paul Purdy signed his name at the date at the bottom of the bill.
System of arrangement
Past practices described the contents of this collection individually. Each item received an object ID number and was treated as a distinct artifact. Records have been reunited, but their original order may have been lost.
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
No restrictions. Contact the Collections Department and the Archivist to arrange use for research at collections@sloanlongway.org or (810) 237-3421.
Physical access
The handbill is housed inside an acid-free folder. The folder resides with those of other collections inside a legal-length Hollinger box. The handbill is paper. It is a dull shade of orange or pink. Typeface is printed in black, often boldened. Purdy signed his name and date at the bottom in cursive and black ink.
The condition of the handbill is fair. While the paper retains considerable flexibility and the printing shows few signs of fading it is nearly one hundred years old and was printed on cheaper paper.
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
No restrictions. Reproductions are done and charged in accordance with Sloan Museum Archives Fee Service Policy.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
Finding aids
A downloadable PDF finding aid is available.
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Paul Purdy donated the handbill in March 1966. Roger Van Bolt is recorded as having received it.
Immediate source of acquisition
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
None.
Related descriptions
Notes element
Specialized notes
Alternative identifier(s)
Object Identification Number
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd edition
Sources used
Archivist's note
Jonathan Kirkwood, Archivist
May 17, 2023 (PastPerfect)
Archivist's note
Jonathan Kirkwood, Archivist
April 10, 2024 (Access to Memory)
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Purdy, Paul (Subject)