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Title
Record of passing vessels at the South Haven light-station, July 1, 1878 through June 30, 1882
Alternative Title
Record of passing vessels at the South Haven light-station
Creator
Donahue, James S., 1842-1917
Date
1878-1882
Title
Rear Elevation, Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association Building, Kalamazoo Michigan
Alternative Title
Reverse of an Architectural Drawing of the Rear Elevation of Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association Building
Date
1878-07-31
Description
Reverse of a hand drawn and colored architectural drawing on linen showing the rear elevation of the Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association building in Kalamazoo, Michigan, showing shading technique. Drawing stamped on front side: "Henry L. Gay Architect 80 La Salle St., Chicago." The scale is drawn 4 feet to 1 inch. The building was constructed in 1879 and is the first clubhouse building in the United States constructed by a women's organization. The building is located at 333 S. Park Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Title
McCracken Hall with paper pilot plant addition and walkaway at Western Michigan University
Date
1970
Time Period
1970 - 1979
Description
Exterior of McCracken Hall taken September 1970 includes the addition of the paper pilot plant and walkway. Cars are parked in the foreground. It was used as a chemistry facility. The first building on West Campus, McCracken Hall was named after well-known faculty member, William McCracken, head of the chemstry department from 1907-1939. A Paper Industries Laboratory was added to McCracken Hall in 1959 to support the nation's second Paper Technology program. One wing was torn down in 2017. The building was demolished in 2019.
Title
McCracken Hall, front entrace, Western State Teachers College
Date
1949
Time Period
1940 - 1949
Description
Front entrance of William McCracken Hall at the time of construction in 1949. It was used as a chemistry facility. The first building on West Campus, McCracken Hall was named after well-known faculty member, William McCracken, head of the chemstry department from 1907-1939. A Paper Industries Laboratory was added to McCracken Hall in 1959 to support the nation's second Paper Technology program. One wing was torn down in 2017. The building was demolished in 2019.
Title
McCracken Hall, side entrance, Western State Teachers College
Date
1949
Time Period
1940 - 1949
Description
Exterior of William McCracken Hall at the time of construction in 1949. It was used as a chemistry facility. The first building on West Campus, McCracken Hall was named after well-known faculty member, William McCracken, head of the chemstry department from 1907-1939. A Paper Industries Laboratory was added to McCracken Hall in 1959 to support the nation's second Paper Technology program. One wing was torn down in 2017. The building was demolished in 2019.
Title
South Haven, Michigan, lighthouse logs, 1872-1880
Alternative Title
[South Haven, Michigan, station logs, South Haven, Michigan, light station journal]
Creator
[Donahue, James S., 1842-1917, Bryan, William P., 1829-1892]
Date
1872-1880
Title
South Haven, Michigan, lighthouse logs, 1880-1884
Alternative Title
[South Haven, Michigan, station logs, South Haven, Michigan, light station journal]
Creator
Donahue, James S., 1842-1917
Date
1880-1884
Title
South Haven, Michigan, lighthouse logs, 1884-1889
Alternative Title
[South Haven, Michigan, station logs, South Haven, Michigan, light station journal]
Creator
Donahue, James S., 1842-1917
Date
1884-1889
Title
Exterior View of the Ladies' Library Association, Kalamazoo, Michigan, with Boy
Alternative Title
Stereograph of the Exterior of the Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association
Date
1879
Description
Stereograph of an exterior view of the Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association building in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Wooden fence is visible. Park Street is dirt. A unidentified boy leans against the fence in front of the building. This view was probably taken very soon after construction as evidenced by the size of trees and lack of mature plants near the structure. The spire of the Methodist Episcopal Church is visible in the background. This building is located at 333 S. Park Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Title
Exterior View of the Ladies' Library Association, Kalamazoo, Michigan, with Horse and Carriage
Alternative Title
Stereograph of the Exterior of the Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association
Date
1880
Description
Stereograph of an exterior view of the Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association building in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A wooden fence is visible and the street is unpaved. The building has a vine type growth in the front and several trees. Three women and one man in a carriage pulled by two horses are in front of the building. The spire of the Methodist Episcopal Church is visible n the background. Back of card Stereograph credits, Schuyler C. Baldwin, Photographer, Kalamazoo, Mich." This building is located at 333 S. Park Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Title
Exterior View of the Ladies' Library Association, Kalamazoo, Michigan, with Landscaping
Alternative Title
Stereograph of the Exterior of the Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association
Date
1880
Description
Stereograph of an exterior view of the Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association building in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Wooden fence is visible. Park Street is dirt. Landscaping includes vine type growth in the front of the building and additional tress. The spire of the Methodist Episcopal Church is visible in the background. Back of stereograph card credits Schuyler C. Baldwin, Photographer, Kalamazoo, Mich." This building is located at 333 S. Park Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Title
Interior View of the Museum Located in the Ladies' Library Association, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Alternative Title
Stereograph of the Museum of the Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association
Date
1879
Description
Stereograph of the Museum of the Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The interior view shows a curio cabinet with natural history specimens and artifacts. A chair next to the cabinet is draped with a cloth with the wording "In Memoriam." The room features small tables, artwork and a bust on a pedestal. The floor is covered with a patterned carpet. There is a chandelier overhead. The library is visible on the left of the photograph and features books in shelves and a circulation desk. There are plants in both rooms. Back of stereograph card credits, Schuyler C. Baldwin, Kalamazoo, Mich.
Title
Beer, Wine, &c. : Chapter XIV of The Housekeeper’s Guide
Alternative Title
The Housekeeper’s Guide. Selections
Date
1838
Time Period
Nineteenth century
Title
Directors' Room, Ladies' Library Association Building, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Alternative Title
View of the Directors' Room in the Club Building
Date
1879
Description
Photograph of the directors' room in the Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association building in Kalamazoo. The interior view shows artwork and a bust. A portrait of Ruth Webster is located above the fireplace. The floor is covered with a patterned carpet and an animal fur rug, possibly a bearskin rug. The library is visible on the left of the photograph and features books in shelves and a circulation desk. There are plants in both rooms.
Title
Vestibule of the Ladies' Library Association Building, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Alternative Title
View of the hall upon entering the building
Date
1879
Description
Photograph of the entryway to the Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association Building in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The foyer includes a tiled floor and a stained glass window is visible in the background. There is a cane back chair and two plants on stands. A pair of sconces provides the lighting. The carved newel post and banister leading to the second story auditorium is visible.
Title
Interview View of the Library of the Ladies' Library Association, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Alternative Title
View of the library on the first floor showing the memorial window
Date
1879
Description
Photograph of the interior view of the library of the Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association building in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The memorial stained glass windows, including those honor Ruth Webster, are visible in the background. The walls are lined with book shelves. Arts is displayed on the walls and there are three classical busts on pedestals. The circulation desk is visible on the right sand and features a clock. There are two ferns in the room. The room is lit by a chandelier and the floor covering is a patterned carpet. There is a fur rug, possibly a bearskin rug on top of the carpet.
Title
Waldo Library facade, exterior view, before 1967 addition
Date
1958-1967
Time Period
1960 - 1967
Description
Exterior view of Waldo Library facade on the West Campus of Western Michigan University before the 1967 addition. Waldo Library was built in 1958, expanded in 1967, renovated and expanded again in 1991. The main library was named after the university's first president, Dwight B. Waldo.
Title
Men's Union Lounge, Walwood Hall, Western State Teachers College, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Time Period
[1930 - 1939, 1940 - 1949]
Description
Black-and-white photograph of the Men's Union Lounge in Walwood Hall, East Campus, Western State Teachers College. View features tables and sofas.
Title
Three people standing in front the Science Building, East Campus, Western State Normal School
Description
Photograph of three unknown people standing in a snowy yard on East Campus of Western State Normal School, Kalamazoo, Michigan. View is from the south end of West Hall looking northeast toward East Hall (background).
Date
1946-09-15
Location
Kalamazoo (Mich.)
Subject
[Woodworking, Woodworkers, Lathes]
Client
Wilson Barrett Agency
Date
1946-09-15
Location
Kalamazoo (Mich.)
Subject
[Woodworking, Woodworkers, Lathes]
Client
Wilson Barrett Agency
Date
1940-04-08
Location
Kalamazoo (Mich.)
Subject
[Team bowling, Women--Clothing & dress--1940-1950]
Client
Kalamazoo Gazette
Date
1939-08-10
Location
Kalamazoo (Mich.)
Subject
[Male employees, Office equipment and supplies, Copying machines, Fluid copying processes]
Client
[Ditto Company, Cosgrove, Jim]
Date
1969-04-14
Location
Kalamazoo (Mich.)
Subject
[Advertising, Industrial equipment industry--Catalogs, Aero-Motive Manufacturing Company (Kalamazoo, Mich.)--Catalogs]
Client
Aero-Motive Manufacturing Company (Kalamazoo, Mich.)
Title
"Searchlight" double-decker steamboat
Description
Blue photographic postcard. Estimated to be 1907 or earlier. Images shows the double-decker passenger steamboat “Searchlight” on Gull Lake.
Date
1907 or earlier
Time Period
1900 - 1909
Title
0liver Woods, alumni, distinguished graduate of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Date
approximately 1960
Time Period
1960 - 1969
Description
Photograph of Oliver Woods, recipient of an award as a distinguished graduate of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the June commencement. 0liver Woods, 1931 graduate of Western State Teachers College, was the Business Manager for Research of the Upjohn Company.
Title
1904 Flood of the Kalamazoo River in downtown Battle Creek, Michigan
Date
1904
Description
Mounted black and white photograph of 1904 flood of the Kalamazoo River, in downtown Battle Creek, Michigan. Perspective looks south from Jackson St. and down old South Jefferson St. (presently Capital Ave. S.W.) View includes people on sidewalk, vehicles in street, horse drawn vehicles and deep water in the street. Alone both sides of the street are two-story stops, many with signs. Some signs read, from left to right: Battle Creek Sewing Co. Health Beer, Mascot Restaurant, Lunch, We Buy Watches Watch Repairing. Typed text along the lower edge of the photograph identifies the scene.
Title
1904 Flood of the Kalamazoo River, Battle Creek, Michigan
Date
1904
Description
Mounted black and white photograph of the 1904 flood of the Kalamazoo River in Battle Creek, Michigan. Perspective looks west from South Jefferson, now Capital Avenue down railroad tracks. In the background shows unidentified two buildings, possibly factories. The tracks are partically submerged in water and spread with debris. Small crows of people stand on parts of the railroad. In the mid-ground are people standing on the tracks.
Date
1939-08-02
Location
Kalamazoo (Mich.)
Subject
[Automobiles--Collision damage, Automobile repair shops--Michigan--Kalamazoo, Chevrolet automobile]
Client
Hawkins Garage
Title
1938 Kellogg football team
Description
Football team of the Kellogg School.
Date
1938
Time Period
1930 - 1939
Title
1952-1953 Fellowship Awardees standing around a globe
Date
1952
Time Period
1950 - 1959
Description
Faculty members and 1952-1953 Fellowship awardees, Ralph Miller, Chester Hunt, and Elsworth Woods, standing around a globe. Ralph N. Miller, associate professor of English since 1946, was awarded a grant given by the Fund for the Advancement of Education, a branch of the Ford Foundation, to study in the United States. Chester L. Hunt, associate professor of sociology, was awarded a Fulbright grant for the 1952-53 school year to serve as a lecturer in sociology at the University of the Philippines. Elsworth Woods, professor of the political science department from 1949-1955, was selected for an instructorship in general education at Harvard University. After completing this study period, he headed of the Basic Studies program.
Title
1966 Athletic Board seated around table, Western Michigan University
Date
1966
Time Period
1960 - 1969
Description
Group photograph of the 1966 Athletic Board at Western Michigan University seated around a table. Members include Mr. Clayton Maus, Dr. Jack Asher, Dr. William Morrison, Mr. Robert Wetnight, Dr. Leo VanderBeek (Secretary), Dr. Albert Becker (Chairman), Mr. John Gill, Mr. Mitchell Gary, Dr. L. Dale Faunce, Dr. Roland Strolle, Mr. Ted Strnad, Mr. Robert Culp. Photograph appears in the 1966 Brown & Gold yearbook.
Title
1e Mode de Longchamps. Chapeau de paille d'Italie. Robe popoline garnie de volans à tête.
Date Original
1827
Title
1st Presbyterian Church in winter at night, 1970
Description
Night photograph, by Lance Ferraro of The Richland Presbyterian Church. Text on back: "Night Picture by Lance Ferraro. Donated by Sharon Ferraro 9-08 EH. Richland, M First Presbyterian Church." Founders of the church were settlers from Hudson, Ohio. In 1831 the Presbyterian congregation was organized under the 1801 Plan of Union adopted by the Presbyterian and Congregationalists for churches west of New York. The conjoining of both denominations were called Presbygationalists. Under the pastorate of Milton Bradley, at a cost of $7,000, the church was dedicated on 27 February 1861. The original bell cracked and was replaced in 1881. In 1886 the bell tower was reduced in height 30 feet. In 1952 the interior was altered, but the original pews remained.
Date
1970
Time Period
1970 - 1979
Date
1943-12-24
Location
Kalamazoo (Mich.)
Subject
[Holidays, Celebrations, Paper industry workers, Group portraits, Factory workers]
Client
Western Board and Paper Company (Kalamazoo, Mich.)
Title
4-A Band, Kellogg
Description
School band of the Kellogg School.
Date
1938
Time Period
1930 - 1939
Title
4-H at work, January 1952
Description
Photograph showing 4-H students in classroom setting.
Date
1952
Time Period
1950 - 1959
Title
4-H at work, January 1952
Description
Photograph showing 4-H students and Hazel Wildermuth in classroom setting.
Date
1952
Time Period
1950 - 1959
Title
4-H at work, January 1952
Description
Photograph showing 4-H students in classroom setting.
Date
1952
Time Period
1950 - 1959
Title
4-H club, Yorkville
Description
Photograph of Yorkville 4-H club members working on wood working projects. Text at bottom: "4-H at Work. Jan 1952."
Date
1952
Time Period
1950 - 1959
Title
4-H club, Yorkville
Description
Photograph of Yorkville 4-H club members working on wood working projects. Text at bottom: "4-H at Work. Jan 1952."
Date
1952
Time Period
1950 - 1959
Title
4-H girls sewing
Description
Photograph of three Yorkville 4-H girls busy with a sewing project. Text at bottom: 4-H girls - Jan. 1952."
Date
1952
Time Period
1950 - 1959
Title
50,000,000 Mark, Stadtpflege Öhringen [side one]
Creator
Öhringen (Germany)
Date Original
1923-09-24
Title
50,000,000 Mark, Stadtpflege Öhringen [side two]
Creator
Öhringen (Germany)
Date Original
1923-09-24
Title
500% Burgersteuer in Berlin! [page 1]
Publisher Original
Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiter-Partei
Date Original
1932
Title
500% Burgersteuer in Berlin! [page 2]
Publisher Original
Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiter-Partei
Date Original
1932
Title
719 Minor Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Date
approximately 1910
Description
Mounted black-and-white photograph of house at 719 Minor Avenue in the Vine neighborhood in Kalamazoo. House with small front porch with rocking chair. Young girl sitting on front steps. Young tree in front. View includes a portion of the side and back yard. The left corner of the photograph gas been torn away.
Title
8004 N. 32nd Street in Richland, Michigan: real photo postcard
Description
Photographic Post Card with divided back, donated to Richland Community Library by Marilyn Robinson. Text on the sign in window: "Browns Perfection Ice cream." The address on back is modern, address in 1920s would be 3170 North Park Street.
Date
approximately 1920
Time Period
1920 - 1929
Title
8th grade woodwork projects, Manual Arts Building, Western State Normal School
Time Period
[1920 - 1929, 1930 - 1939]
Description
Front image of a postcard to M. Sherwood featuring 8th grade woodwork projects in a classroom in the Manual Arts Building. Handwritting on the lower edge of the photo reads: “8th grade - Rock Island, Ill.” The woodwork projects include shelves, a lecturn, side tables, and bins.
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