DSGR 90th Anniversary Family History Fair
Saturday, September 26
DSGR 90th Anniversary Family History Fair 
Madonna University, Livonia, MI
SAVE THE DATE!
2026 is the 90th Anniversary of the Detroit Society of Genealogical Research.
Celebrate with us on our 90th birthday at Madonna University.
This will be an all-day event. Additional details will be released as they become available.

Membership Renewal Instructions

We have resumed processing membership renewals—steps to renew your membership.
  1. Login to the Member Log-In section using your DSGR login and password.
  2. Click on DSGR Store.
  3. Click on Membership Renewals.
  4. Follow the prompts. Existing data will be pre-filled in for you.
  5. If the renewal process or login fails, please join as a "new member." If you were previously a member your old login credentials will be preserved.
Thank you.

D.M. Ferry tomato seed packet

 
 
D.M. Ferry tomato seed packet

Reproduction of seed packet depicting two tomatoes. Printed on front: "Tomato, Chalk's Early Jewel, D.M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich., standard seeds." Printed on back: "Office of D.M. Ferry & Co., seedsmen, Detroit, Mich. Our Agent Mr. Barchus [handwritten] will call you soon [handwritten] for the purpose of settling the past season's seed account and receiving your esteemed orders for the coming year. If you have any of our seeds put on commission, please call them in at once, so as to be prepared to close the account. Respectfully, D.M. Ferry & Co." Postmark undecipherable.
 
Date Issued: Unknown year
Format: 1 postcard : col. ; 5.5 x 3.5 in.
Member of: Burton Historical Collection
Filing Location: D/Industries & business houses-Ferry Seed Co.
Rights: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
 

Burton Historical Collection Update

Walk-in service is available from 2 pm—6 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Appointments may be scheduled at 12 pm and 6 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday and from 10 am and 12 pm Thursday through Saturday. 
 
 

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