Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
Finding Aid for Andrew M. Anthos papers,
03745
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
- Creator
- Anthos, Andrew M.
- Title
- Andrew M Anthos papers,
- ID
- 03745
- Date
- 1985-2005
- Extent
- 4.2 linear ft.
- General Physical Description note
- (6 boxes, 4 volumes)
- Language
- English
- Abstract
- The collection focuses primarily on Mr. Anthos' "Light the Dome" Campaign, but it also includes some personal "non-dome-related" papers, such as personal letters from actor Charlton Heston and suggestions to the newspapers for Detroit's 300th birthday celebration.
Biographical/Historical note
Andrew Marshall "Buddy" Anthos was born in Detroit on February 19, 1935. Sadly, he died just four days after his 72nd birthday, in 2007, the tragic result of a hate-crime attack in downtown Detroit. During his lifetime, Mr. Anthos enjoyed many hobbies, including collecting materials from the movies Somewhere in Time and Titanic. His main focus, however, was a dream of having the Michigan Capitol Dome in Lansing displayed with red, white and blue lights at least once a year. To this end, he devoted countless hours campaigning for his pet project. Mr. Anthos wrote hundreds of letters to prominent people around the world, seeking endorsements for his proposal. Of these correspondents, many responded, and this collection contains autographed letters of actors, politicians, university presidents, media personalities and authors from all over the country. Though he had numerous supporters, and received thousands of signatures encouraging his project, Mr. Anthos never lived to see his dream realized. In his obituary, Detroit Free Press reporter Desiree Cooper lauded Andrew Anthos as an "unlikely champion..." who deserved to have the capitol dome lit up "...to honor what Anthos in his death, has come to symbolize: the patriotic ideals of peace, inclusion and tolerance."
Arrangement note
I: Personal/Miscellaneous. II: Dome Lighting Campaign
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Michigan State Capitol (Lansing, Mich.)
Family Name(s)
- Anthos, Andrew M. -- Archives
Genre(s)
- Clippings (information artifacts) -- aat
- Correspondence -- aat
Geographic Name(s)
- Detroit (Mich.) -- Race relations.
Other finding aids note
Finding aid and white index cards available in the Burton Historical Collection and on the World Wide Web.
Collection Inventory
Series 1: Personal/Miscellaneous |
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BOX 1 |
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1991-1995 |
1:1 | ||
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Correspondence, 1993-2006 |
1:2 | ||
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Detroit. 1994-2006 |
1:3 | ||
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Series II: Dome Lighting Campaign |
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BOX 1 (Continued) |
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Background and Story/Speeches |
1:4 | ||
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Letters to and from Governor Jennifer Granholm, 2000-2005 |
1:5 | ||
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Newspaper Clippings and Miscellaneous |
1:6 | ||
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1988-1989 March |
1:7 | ||
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April-December |
1:8 | ||
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1990 |
1:9 | ||
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1991, January-May |
1:10 | ||
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BOX 2 |
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1991, July-December |
2:1 | ||
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1992, January-May |
2:2 | ||
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July-December |
2:3 | ||
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1993, January-August |
2:4 | ||
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September-October |
2:5 | ||
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November-December |
2:6 | ||
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1994, January-March |
2:7 | ||
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BOX 3 |
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1994, April-July |
3:1 | ||
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August-October |
3:2 | ||
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November-December |
3:3 | ||
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1995, January-March |
3:4 | ||
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April-May |
3:5 | ||
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June-August |
3:6 | ||
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BOX 4 |
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1995, September-October |
4:1 | ||
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November-December |
4:2 | ||
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1996, January-March |
4:3 | ||
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April-June |
4:4 | ||
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June-September |
4:5 | ||
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October-December |
4:6 | ||
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1997 |
4:7 | ||
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BOX 5 |
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1998, January-July |
5:1 | ||
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August-October |
5:2 | ||
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November-December |
5:3 | ||
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1999 |
5:4 | ||
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2000-2001 |
5:5 | ||
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2002-2003 |
5:6 | ||
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2004-2005, July |
5:7 | ||
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August-December |
5:8 | ||
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BOX 6: Scrapbook, "Light the Dome", 1986-2003 |
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VOLUMES: |
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Signatures for the Lighting of the Dome of the State Capitol in 74-Colors on Legal |
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Holidays, Volume 1, October 1988 c September 15, 1989 |
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Volume 2, September 17, 1989 - April 1990 |
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Volume 3, September 1990 - October 19, 1991 |
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Scrapbook of Newspaper Articles on various subjects concerning city, state and other Topics, 1985-1997 |
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Autographs Index |
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Name Title/Occupation Box:File |
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Applegate, Malcolm W. Lansing State Journal Publisher 1:8 |
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Archer, Dennis Detroit Mayor 1:2; 3:1: 5:2 |
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Berryman, Jim Michigan State Senator 4:3; 4:7 |
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Binstield, Connie Michigan Lieutenant Governor 1:2; 3:2; 3:4; 4:6 |
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Bullard, Bill Jr. Michigan State Senator 5:2 |
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Carlson, Arne H. Minnesota Governor 1:10 |
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Cherry, John D. Jr. Michigan Lieutenant Governor 5:6 |
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Clinton, Hillary Rodham Presidential First Lady 3:4; 5:5 |
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Conroy, Joe Michigan State Senator 5:1 |
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Crosby, Steve Lansing State Journal Executive Editor 4:5 |
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Cussler, Clive Author 1:7: 1:9; 2:1-3 |
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DeVos, Dick Amway Corp. President and Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate 1:2; 2:5; 5:4-5 |
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DiBaggio, John Michigan State University President 2:1 |
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Dodak, Lewis N. Michigan Speaker of' the House 1:7 |
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Engler, John Michigan Governor 2:7 |
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Gallagher, Dennis J. Denver City Councilman 4:7 |
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Gardner, Ava Actress 1:7 |
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Giles, Robert Detroit News Editor and Publisher 3:5 |
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Gire, Sharon L. Michigan State Representative 4:3 |
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Godchaux. Patricia Michigan State Representative 5:1 |
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Granholm, Jennifer Michigan Governor 1:5 |
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Griffiths, Martha Michigan Lieutenant Governor 1:9 |
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Heston. Charlton Actor 1:2; 2:6 |
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Hillegonds, Paul Michigan Speaker of the House 4:3 |
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Hollister, David C. Lansing Mayor 4:6 |
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Ilitch. Mike Chairman, Ilitch Holdings 1:3; 5:7 |
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Kane, Michael G. Lansing State Journal Publisher 5:5 |
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Kelley, Frank Michigan Attorney General 1:10; 3:5; 4:4 |
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Lawrence, Dave Detroit Free Press Publisher and Chairman 1:7 |
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Lein, Carl U.S. Senator 2:2 |
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Martinez, Lynne Michigan State Representative 5:2 |
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Matheson, Richard Author 1:9 |
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McCarthy, J.P. Detroit Radio Personality. WJF 2:2 |
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Montoya, Fidel Dens er Acting Mayor 4:7 |
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Peck, Gregory Actor 1: 10 |
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Pollack, Lana Michigan State Senator 3:I |
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Posthumus, Dick Michigan State Senator 5:2 |
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Purtan, Dick Detroit Radio Personality 4:3 |
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Richards, Ann W. Texas Governor 2:1 |
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Riegle, Donald U.S. Senator 2:2 |
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Schuette, Bill Michigan State Senator 1:2; 1:9; 3:4 |
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Schwarz, John J.H., M.D. Michigan State Senator 2:2 |
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Sederburg, William A. Michigan State Senator and Ferris State University President 1:7-8-9; 5:3 |
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Shine, Neal Detroit Free Press Publisher 1:9 |
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Smith, Alma Wheeler Michigan State Senator 5:1 |
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Stabenow, Debbie Michigan State Senator 2:2 |
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Stroud, Joe Detroit Free Press Editor 1:2; 1:7-8 |
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Sulzberger, Arthur O. Jr. New York Times Publisher 3:2;4:5 |
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Van Buren, Abigail Dear Abby Columnist 1:7 |
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Vaughn, Jackie III Michigan State Senator 5:1 |
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Weaver, Dennis Actor 1:8 |
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Weil, Louis A. III Time Magazine Publisher 1:8 |
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Wilkinson, Wallace G. Kentucky Governor 1:10 |
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Young, Joseph F. Jr. Michigan State Representative 2:6 |
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