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Art work of Genesee and Shiawassee Counties
TitleArt work of Genesee and Shiawassee Counties
Date1894
SubjectArchitecture--Michigan--Genesee County
DescriptionEarly history of Genesee and Shiawassee Counties,
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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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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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S.S. City of Milwaukee
TitleS.S. City of Milwaukee
Datec. 1850
SubjectS.S. City of Milwaukee (Ship)
DescriptionSepia photograph of the S.S. City of Milwaukee near the mouth of the Grand River, Grand Haven Harbor...
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Dr. Bardwell in one of Flint
TitleDr. Bardwell in one of Flint's first automobiles
Date1901
SubjectDoctor: Hiram Bardwell
DescriptionB&W photo of Dr.Hiram Bardwell of Flint in his kit car he assembled in his barn. The car kit was fro...
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First Flint made Buick
TitleFirst Flint made Buick
Date1904
SubjectAutomobile:Buick
DescriptionB&W photo of the first Flint made Buick photographed on July 12, 1904 on E. First Street near Sagina...
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Henry Pennoyer
TitleHenry Pennoyer
Date1850
SubjectPennoyer, Henry, 1809-1886
DescriptionIn 1838, Henry Pennoyer was elected Ottawa County's first Sheriff. From 1838 to 1856, Pennoyer mana...
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Permelia Wattles Parks
TitlePermelia Wattles Parks
Date1867
SubjectParks, Permelia Wattles, 1819-1891
DescriptionPermelia Wattles Parks was the wife of Grand Haven's first mayor, George Parks.
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Interview with Michigan Supreme Court Justice Lawrence B. Lindemer
TitleInterview with Michigan Supreme Court Justice Lawrence B. Lindemer
Date1991
SubjectMichigan Supreme Court
DescriptionInterview conducted by Roger F. Lane for the Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society. Justice Lin...
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Walled Lake Gazette, May 1992
TitleWalled Lake Gazette, May 1992
Date1992
SubjectWalled Lake (Mich.) -- History
DescriptionWalled Lake Gazette (newsletter), May 1992.
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Bloomfield Blossoms: p. 32
TitleBloomfield Blossoms: p. 32
Date1976
SubjectBloomfield Township (Mich.) -- History
DescriptionSUPERVISOR HOMER CASE TALKS ABOUT HIS TOWNSHIP "It's rather a pleasure to reminisce over the twenty ...
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Workers gather around sawmill
TitleWorkers gather around sawmill
Date1951
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Sawmills
DescriptionHacker Sawmill, located on 16 Mile Road between Ryan Road and Mound Road. Motorized sawmill with 4 m...
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Hupp Motor Car Company workers
TitleHupp Motor Car Company workers
Datec.1911
SubjectAutomobile factories--Michigan--Detroit--History
Description5x7 black and white sepia-toned photograph mounted on 8x10 gray matt board showing group of men pose...
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Interior of Dodge Brothers Company factory
TitleInterior of Dodge Brothers Company factory
Date1919
SubjectAutomobile factories--Michigan--Detroit--History
Description8x10 black and white photograph of the interior of a Dodge Brothers Company factory showing men work...
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Interior of Dodge Brothers Company factory
TitleInterior of Dodge Brothers Company factory
Date1919
SubjectAutomobile factories--Michigan--Detroit--History
Description8x10 black and white photograph of the interior of a Dodge Brothers Company factory showing men pose...
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Hudson Motor Car Company factory
TitleHudson Motor Car Company factory
Date1917
SubjectAutomobile factories--Michigan--Detroit--History
Description7.5x9.5 black and white photograph of factory interior with men working on automobile roofs.
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Hudson Motor Car Company factory
TitleHudson Motor Car Company factory
Date1917
SubjectAutomobile factories--Michigan--Detroit--History
Description7.5x9.5 black and white photograph of factory interior with men working on automobile bodies.
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Cadillac Motor Car Company factory overhead pulleys
TitleCadillac Motor Car Company factory overhead pulleys
Date1902
SubjectAutomobile factories--Michigan--Detroit--History
Description8x10 black and white photograph of factory interior with men seated by work stations with overhead p...
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Cadillac Motor Car Company foundry
TitleCadillac Motor Car Company foundry
Date1906
SubjectAutomobile factories--Michigan--Detroit--History
Description8x10 black and white photograph of men posed in a factory interior, image includes typewritten phras...
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Men at work in Cadillac Motor Car Company factory
TitleMen at work in Cadillac Motor Car Company factory
Date1902-1903
SubjectAutomobile factories--Michigan--Detroit--History
Description8x10 black and white photograph of men in a factory.
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Cadillac Motor Car sheet metal radiator assembling department
TitleCadillac Motor Car sheet metal radiator assembling department
Date1912
SubjectAutomobile factories--Michigan--Detroit--History
Description8x10 black and white photograph of men posed with radiators outside of a factory, image inscribed "S...
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Cadillac Motor Car Company sheet metal gasoline tanks
TitleCadillac Motor Car Company sheet metal gasoline tanks
Date1912
SubjectAutomobile factories--Michigan--Detroit--History
Description8x10 black and white photograph of men posed in a factory, image inscribed "Sheet Metal- Gasoline Ta...
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Cadillac Motor Car Company radiator finishing department
TitleCadillac Motor Car Company radiator finishing department
Date1912
SubjectAutomobile factories--Michigan--Detroit--History
Description8x10 black and white photograph of men posed in a factory, image inscribed "Radiator Finishing- L&F ...
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Part 01: Life in turn of the twentieth century Poland (RealPlayer version)
TitlePart 01: Life in turn of the twentieth century Poland (RealPlayer version)
Date1973
SubjectPoland -- Social life and customs -- 1795-1918.
DescriptionStephen A. Majewski, mayor (1926-28), attorney, school board trustee, justice of the peace (1922-26)...
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Log being cut, Sterling Township, Michigan
TitleLog being cut, Sterling Township, Michigan
Date1951
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Sawmills
DescriptionMarvin Hacker guides log along blade, Forrest Pease (1918 - 1987) watches from behind, Chris Hacker ...
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