Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 10:30 am
Where are the Early Dead of Detroit? with Derek Blount
 
10:30 am DSGR Zoom webinar - Registration is required.
Guest registration will open Tuesday, September 7.
 
A review of the early cemeteries of Detroit and what happened to them, and the people buried there.  A discussion of where to find death records for the early days.
 
For more details about joining and participating in a webinar as an attendee, here is a tutorial from Zoom.

Burton Historical Collection temporarily closed

The Burton Historical Collection is located within the Detroit Public Library - Main. According to a recent statement on the DPL website, "Due to flooding and the required clean-up, the Main Library will remain closed until after Labor Day."
 
Once the BHC reopens, an appointment will be necessary to conduct on-site research.

Entrance to Briggs Stadium - 1951

View of entrance to Briggs Stadium, decorated for All-Star Game. "Detroit 250th birthday, 1701-1951" sign on building; automobile on street. Detroit Tigers logo partially visible on right. Stamped on back: "By Detroit News photographer, Ransom." Handwritten on back: "Briggs Stadium, in dress-up for All-Star Game."
Courtesy Detroit Public Library Digital Collections.

DO NOT SUBMIT MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

The DSGR Board of Directors has voted to extend every active member's membership by one year due to the suspension of publication of the DSGR Magazine in the 2018-2019 publication term.   Your membership expiration date will be extended automatically as soon as possible.