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City of Orchard Lake VIllage	The City of Orchard Lake Village is a small community of incomparable natural beauty, accentuated by pristine lakes, woodlands, wetlands and other natural features. Within this setting, a unique, upscale, small, predominantly residential community has been created, fostering among residents a profound sensitivity to the City's natural features and rich history, supported chiefly by its residential economic base. The City strives to sustain this thriving community and outstanding quality of life for all residents far into the future.
Civic Center Video Archives	Previously recorded video of Meetings and Programs from Greater West Bloomfield.
Orchard Lake Schools	The Orchard Lake Schools, a private, Catholic center of formation and education, are located on the eastern shore of Orchard Lake, 25 miles northwest of Detroit and five miles southwest of Pontiac in Orchard Lake, Michigan. The 115-acre campus has been designated a Michigan Historical Site and placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Orchard Lake Shore Property Owners Association	Mission: To identify Orchard Lake Riparians who wish to actively support the peaceful enjoyment and environmental welfare of Orchard Lake through membership in the Orchard Lake Shore Property Owners Association.
Oakland County Townships	Oakland County, Michigan Genealogy
City of Sylvan Lake	The prettiest city in the State of Michigan - established in 1947.
Upper Straits Clean Lake Association	Clean, clear, quality lake water is key to: an enriched quality of life, higher property values, expanded recreational activity, and an inviting healthy habitat for a variety of wild life. Therefore, the Upper Straits Clean Lake Association is committed to the task of improving and protecting the water quality and enhancing recreational opportunities on Upper Straits Lake.
West Bloomfield Library	The West Bloomfield Township Public Library provides our diverse community with access to information and resources that support both lifelong learning and lifelong enjoyment.
West Bloomfield Township	West Bloomfield's rolling hills provide a tranquil setting for beautiful and lavish homes. Development pressures and vanishing farmland foster sensitivity to environmental quality and preservation of natural resources, contributing to the overall character of the Township.

Other Historical Societies & Research Sites

The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest	Edgar Rice Burroughs (ERB), author of the Tarzan novels and graduate of the Michigan Military Academy, was born and raised in Oak Park. This museum contains items relating to ERB as well as other Oak Park residents: Ernest Hemingway and Frank Lloyd Wright.
Burroughs Bibliophiles	The Burroughs Bibliophiles is a world-wide organization of aficionados who share a love for the works and characters of the American author Edgar Rice Burroughs, the celebrated author of Tarzan. The group's membership list boasts its fair share of best-selling authors, artists, scientists, teachers and academicians, as well as readers who simply love a good story well told.
Clarkston Historical Society	The Clarkston Community Historical Society (CCHS) has been created in order to preserve the historical interests of Clarkston. Click here to find out more.
E-M-F Car Company Website	On this site you will find information about the History of the E-M-F Company, and it's involvement with the Studebaker Company. You will find an "E-M-F Spotters Guide" written by William Cuthbert which can help identify the year and body style E-M-F you have. If you are looking for Technical Information on the E-M-F, like horsepower, serial numbers, wheel size, body styles etc, you may want to check out this link. The E-M-F "30" was used in racing and information can be found on the Racing information page. You can also find E-M-F Automobile and Factory photographs and artist's renditions in the E-M-F Photo Archive and some early advertisements and E-M-F "30" owners manuals on the Documentation and Adds page.
Interurban	The "DETROIT TRANSIT HISTORY.info" web-site is my attempt at trying to accurately portray the City of Detroit's rich long history in the public transportation arena. Although this region's current offering of rapid or mass transit leaves much to be desired, the city's former municipally owned and operated transit system -- known then as the D.S.R. -- was at one time a proud, reliable, and respectable leader in the public transit industry.
Michigan in the Civil War	Listing of Michigan soldiers by Regiment.
Michigan Transit Museum	Michigan Transit Museum was established in 1973 as a non-profit corporation to compile and record historical data on mass transportation systems and equipment, and to collect, preserve, display and operate such equipment. Membership in MTM is open to anyone who is interested in railroad history and would like to help with our various projects. Applications are available at the depot museum or caboose station. The organization operates on the aspirations of its members. Volunteers are always needed to help maintain the trackage, equipment and historic depot.
Native American Nations	History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan - Your Source for Indian Research Rolls, History, Treaties, Census and Books
Oakland County Pioneer & Historical Society	Today, the mission of the Society has become more focused, and is to "identify, record, collect, preserve and make available objects and materials reflecting the history of the people, places and events of Oakland County. To restore and maintain the Governor Moses Wisner estate, known as Pine Grove, as a recognized national and state historic site."
Oakland County Historical Connections	The Michigan American Local History Network is a central point of entry to independent web sites with historical or genealogical content.
Oakland Township Historical Society	Oakland Township Historical Society was formed in 1974 by a group of dedicated individuals interested in preserving the unique history of Oakland Township. Today the Society is approximately 125 members and is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Waterford Historical Society	We are dedicated to restoring, preserving and conserving the history and artifacts of Waterford. We present the history through our exhibits in the Hatchery House, Log Cabin, Playhouse, Caboose and future buildings.
Michigan Counties	The Michigan County Histories collection is a collaborative effort of Michigan's Council of Library Directors. The collection is projected to provide access to 192 histories dating from 1866 to 1926. There are 195 volumes in 164 titles currently online.
Pastways	Welcome to Pastways, Inc., where collecting history is our passion, sharing the past is our commitment and passing along our heritage is our duty. This site is maintained by Brian Golden, local expert on the trolley that once traveled through West Bloomfield Township.
Detroit News History Articles	Yesterday's News from the Detroit News. Includes articles about Chief Pontiac and Albert Kahn.

Local Family Links

Campbell Family Descendants	John Vale Campbell (son of Colin Campbell previous Apple Island owner) and his wife Ginger operate these vacation cottages in Leelanau, Michigan.
Wilkins, Bachelor, Rice & James	A Website By Shelly Allan Researching the Surnames Wilkins, Bachelor, Rice & James
Kilpela Family on Sylvan Lake	The Elysium at Keego Harbor: Sylvan Lake Memories of the Ano & Lill Kilpela Family
David Ward Autobiography	Rich in detailed information about family, friends, and business, this autobiography, published in 1912, has become an important source document for lumbering operations in the 19th century. It may be found at the Library of Congress in the section American Memory, under the heading Pioneering the Upper Midwest: Books from Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, ca. 1820-1910. That site contains both transcription and images of the pages of the original.