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Billmaier, Frank Oral History
TitleBillmaier, Frank Oral History
Date1988
SubjectMonroe County Road Commission - Monroe(county), Michigan
DescriptionRecorded oral history of Frank Billmaier and his recollections of life in Monroe County, Michigan.
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Bird, Kenneth Oral History
TitleBird, Kenneth Oral History
Date1988
SubjectDundee - Monroe(county), Michigan
DescriptionRecorded oral history of Kenneth and Margaret Bird and their recollections of life in Monroe County,...
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George Upton House, winter
TitleGeorge Upton House, winter
Datec.1960
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Farms--(George) Upton Farm
DescriptionWinter view of front of house. Snow on ground. House well-maintained. Clinton River Road, west of Sc...
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Nobil Shoe Store display
TitleNobil Shoe Store display
Date1944-02-26
SubjectStores, Retail -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Window display of women's shoes and purses at Nobil Shoe Store, 201 South Burdick. Clie...
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Woman in fur coat holding flag and cup with hockey player figure
TitleWoman in fur coat holding flag and cup with hockey player figure
Date1942-08-19
SubjectFur garments
DescriptionAdvertising. Woman wearing raccoon fur hat and coat with flower corsage, holding what appears to be ...
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Copy negative of Stay Alive Minnow Bucket
TitleCopy negative of Stay Alive Minnow Bucket
Date1945-12-18
SubjectFishing -- Equipment and supplies -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionBusiness Products. Copy negative of ""Stay Alive Minnow Bucket"" produced by Shakespeare Company, Ka...
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Window display of men
TitleWindow display of men's accessories
Date1939-02-10
SubjectStores, Retail -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Window display featuring belts and suspenders at Kooi-Knapper Company, 128-130 N. Burdi...
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Kalamazoo Pant Company window display
TitleKalamazoo Pant Company window display
Date1964-08-13
SubjectBoy's clothing -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Window ""Back to School"" display at Jud Knappers Boy's Store, 143 North Burdick, featu...
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Display of Shakespeare Dopey fishing lures
TitleDisplay of Shakespeare Dopey fishing lures
Date1947-03-11
SubjectFishing lures
DescriptionAdvertising. Shakespeare Dopey fishing lures box display, featuring Gets ‘Em All—Big or...
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Display of post-war packaging
TitleDisplay of post-war packaging
Date1944-02-01
SubjectDisplay of merchandise
DescriptionAdvertising. Shelf display highlighting post-War packaging for various products, including Bordenâ...
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Ladies Library Association
TitleLadies Library Association
Date1878-1879
SubjectCommunity Life
DescriptionBlack and White photograph of the Ladies Library Association in front of the original Library
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Bus with advertising sign - WKMI Radio
TitleBus with advertising sign - WKMI Radio
Date1957-07
SubjectRadio stations -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Photo of bus with advertising sign. ""WKMI 1360 KC, Music, Sports, News."" Client: Ray ...
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Bus with advertising sign - Carling Black Label Beer
TitleBus with advertising sign - Carling Black Label Beer
Date1957-07
SubjectRay Vickerstaff Advertising Company -- Toledo (OH)
DescriptionAdvertising. Photo of bus with advertising sign, Carling Black Label Beer. Client: Ray Vickerstaff A...
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Empty dog cages
TitleEmpty dog cages
Date1969-06
SubjectDogs - equipment and supplies
DescriptionAdvertising. Empty dog cages. Client: Unifab Corporation. Kalamazoo, MI. June 1969. (Photographic Ne...
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Exhibit for frozen food boxes
TitleExhibit for frozen food boxes
Date1945-05-21
SubjectSutherland Paper Company -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Exhibit for Sutherland Paper Company features ""Space Saver Locker Box"" and ""Space Sa...
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Kindy Optical storefront
TitleKindy Optical storefront
Date1945-07-30
SubjectStores, Retail -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Exterior of Kindy Optical Store at 323 S. Burdick includes neon sign and partial facade...
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Lady America product display window
TitleLady America product display window
Date1949-10-17
SubjectStores, Retail -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Lady America Home Products display in store window, Stanwood's Appliance Store, 143 S. ...
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Using locker box to preserve food
TitleUsing locker box to preserve food
Date1945-01-03
SubjectFood containers
DescriptionAdvertising. Demonstration of Sutherland Paper Company paperware for frozen foods features model ins...
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Window display for war years
TitleWindow display for war years
Date1943-05-19
SubjectPaper containers
DescriptionAdvertising. ""Sutherland Products Serve on All Fronts"" display at First National Bank, 108 E. Mich...
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Display booth at fair
TitleDisplay booth at fair
Date1944-10-02
SubjectBusiness enterprises -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Adams Insulation Company display at Kalamazoo County Fair promoting blown in Celotex Ro...
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Meat display in store
TitleMeat display in store
Date1940-06-25
SubjectDisplays of merchandise
DescriptionAdvertising. Commercial refrigerator in store featuring Valley Frankfurters, Fort Pitt Sliced Bacon,...
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Store displays of fishing rods
TitleStore displays of fishing rods
Date1949-03-01
SubjectFishing -- Equipment and supplies -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Display of ""Shakespeare Fine Fishing Tackle"" includes product displays of Glass Fiber...
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Store lingerie display
TitleStore lingerie display
Date1939-10-05
SubjectStores, Retail -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Display of women's ""Miss Thrifty Lingerie, Made of Pepperell Fabrics"" in Power's Depa...
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Car Ferry Milwaukee
TitleCar Ferry Milwaukee
Date1912
SubjectHarbors -- Michigan -- Grand Haven
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of the carferry Milwaukee and passenger ships Alabama, Crosby, and Nyack ...
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Car Ferry Grand Haven
TitleCar Ferry Grand Haven
Date1960
SubjectFerries -- Michigan, Lake
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of the car ferry Grand Haven, passing under a railroad bridge on the Gran...
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