Browsing Highlights from the Rod and Susan Wilson Collection of Rochester History by Author "Snook, J. J."
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Advertisement offering land for development of subdivision
Snook, J. J. (1900)Advertisement offering land owned by John J. Snook for the development of a subdivision. Includes photographic view of landscape from Overlook Farm and diagram of platting suggestion. -
The Aut(Not)Tomobile, handwritten draft of poem by J.J. Snook
Snook, J. J. (1900)Handwritten draft of poem written by John J. Snook, expressing disapproval of the invention of the automobile -
The Aut(Not)Tomobile, typed poem by J.J. Snook
Snook, J. J. (1900)Poem written by John J. Snook, with handwritten edits, expressing disapproval of the invention of the automobile. -
Avon, handwritten draft of poem by J.J. Snook
Snook, J. J. (1900)Handwritten draft of poem, with edits. -
California Trip booklet cover
Snook, J. J. (1903)Tan cover of book of poetry written by John J. Snook. Tied with yellow cord. -
The Centennial Trip
Snook, J. J. (1900)Copy of J. J. Snook's self-printed poem “The Centennial Trip” owned by his wife. "Mrs. J. J. Snook | Rochester | Michigan | Overlook Farm" is written on the inside cover. -
Detroit Sugar Company agreement and photos
Snook, J. J. (1903)Agreement with J. J. Snook and the Detroit Sugar Company for growing beets. Two photos at the bottom, ca. 1900, of the Detroit Sugar Factory on Sugar Avenue (now Woodward) and Paint Creek. Built 1899, torn down 1907. -
Handwritten draft of letter to prospective publisher
Snook, J. J. (1903)A two page draft of a letter written by John J. Snook to a publisher, with edits. In the letter, Snook offers a manuscript of his book "New Poems and Glad Outings". -
New Poems and Glad Outings
Snook, J. J. (1907)Cover and title page of J. J. Snook’s privately printed book of poetry, New Poems and Glad Outings. -
Overlook Farm letterhead
Snook, J. J. (1900)Blank sheet of letterhead for Overlook Farm, with creases across page. -
Overlook poem with Mackinac Island poem
Snook, J. J. (1900)Printed text of two poems written by John. J. Snook: Overlook and Mackinac Island. Handwritten notes by the author correcting text. -
Sketch for Book Cover
Snook, J. J. (1903)Handdrawn sketch of cover ideas for book of poetry written by J.J. Snook, titled "New Poems and Glad Outings". Creased from folding. Stains at edges. -
Soldiers and Southern Mountains
Snook, J. J. (1899)"An Address by Serg't Maj. J.J. Snook at the 32nd Annual Reunion of the 22nd Mich. Vol. Infantry, Ann Arbor, Mich., Thursday, August 24, 1899. Booklet printed by Era Print, Rochester."