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1898 Toboggan Slide -- view from the pier
Title1898 Toboggan Slide -- view from the pier
Datec. 1898
SubjectSaint Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach
DescriptionThe toboggan slide gave a fast ride into the waters of the lake.
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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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Heels for walking casts
TitleHeels for walking casts
Date1948-03-15
SubjectPlaster casts, Surgical
DescriptionBusiness Products. Demonstration of Stryker Heels for Walking Casts. Client: Orthopedic Frame Compan...
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Rats at the soda fountain
TitleRats at the soda fountain
Date1945-04
SubjectSoda fountains.
DescriptionAdvertising.Two rats drinking from a soda fountain spigot. Unidentified location. Client: A & B Exte...
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Cutting a plaster leg cast
TitleCutting a plaster leg cast
Date1948-03-15
SubjectPlaster casts, Surgical
DescriptionBusiness Products. Demonstration of Stryker Cast Cutter (Oscillating Saw), model 840. Client: Orth...
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Woman in hospital bed with leg in frame
TitleWoman in hospital bed with leg in frame
Date1948-03-15
SubjectOrthopedic slings
DescriptionBusiness Products. Patient in hospital bed with leg suspended by Stryker frame. Client: Orthopedic ...
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Nurse adjusting an orthopedic frame
TitleNurse adjusting an orthopedic frame
Date1948-03-15
SubjectOrthopedic traction
DescriptionBusiness Products. Close up view of nurse with patient operating a Stryker turning frame. Client: Or...
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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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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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Packaging of canned goods
TitlePackaging of canned goods
Date1939-02-21
SubjectAdvertising
DescriptionAdvertising. Sample case of Randall's canned chicken products. Labels by Artcraft Engraving Company....
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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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Two boys modeling pants on a boat
TitleTwo boys modeling pants on a boat
Date1958-08
SubjectSailboats
DescriptionAdvertising. Two teenaged boys on small sail boat at Gull Lake modeling pants. Client: Kalamazoo Pan...
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Can of wood finishing product
TitleCan of wood finishing product
Date1969-01
SubjectUnited States Plywood Corporation
DescriptionAdvertising. U.S. Plywood Deep Finish Interior, Firzite, wood finish. Client: U.S. Plywood Corporati...
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Canned Michigan peaches
TitleCanned Michigan peaches
Date1958-09
SubjectCanned peaches -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Photo of canned Michigan Made Peaches. Client: National Food Company (Photographic Nega...
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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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Glass Glaze auto polish
TitleGlass Glaze auto polish
Date1964-07-23
SubjectAutomobiles -- Cleaning
DescriptionAdvertising. Model using Glass Glaze auto polish, product of Volz Enterprise, Ypsilanti, Michigan. C...
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Bread packaging
TitleBread packaging
Date1956-06
SubjectAdvertising
DescriptionAdvertising. Packaging for Muller's Grocers Baking Company products includes hotdog buns, brown 'n s...
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