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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
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).
Title
Kalamazoo Gas Company display stand, Michigan
Alternative Title
“Iwantu” Gas Iron promotional stand, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Date
approximately 1913
Description
Promotional stand in an event hall for the “Iwantu” Gas Iron sponsored by the Kalamazoo Gas Company. A sign over the stand reads, "A Whole Weeks Ironing 4 cents with the Iwantu Gas Iron." A woman poses with the iron and a nearby trivet. Other signs posted on the display read "It saves dust & dirt," "It saves fuel & money," and "It Saves Time & Labor”. The “Iwantu” gas iron was made by Strause Gas Iron Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Kalamazoo Gas Company ran a promotion in 1913 offering the iron for 50 cents down payment and 75 cents a month for four months. Back of photo identifies woman as "My mother Nina Williams Worline”.
Date
1940-04-08
Location
Kalamazoo; Michigan
Subject
[Bowling--Michigan--Kalamazoo, Team bowling--Michigan--Kalamazoo, Portraits, Group--Michigan--Kalamazoo, Women's clothing--Michigan--Kalamazoo]
Client
Kalamazoo Gazette
Date
1939-08-10
Location
Kalamazoo; Michigan
Subject
[Male employees--Michigan--Kalamazoo, Office equipment and supplies--Michigan--Kalamazoo, Copying machines--Michigan--Kalamazoo, Fluid copying processes--Equipment and supplies]
Client
[Ditto Company, Cosgrove, Jim]
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
ca. 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.
Date
1939-08-02
Location
Kalamazoo; Michigan
Subject
[Automobiles--Collision damage--Michigan--Kalamazoo, 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
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 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.
Title
A group of children arrive at the cottage
Description
A large group of children on the lawn of the Gilmore family cottage on Gull Lake.
Subject
Children
Date
1964-09-17/20
Title
A horse-drawn wagon with three men, one seated, delivering typewriters, South West St. and Pearl St., Kalamazoo, Michigan
Date
1914-10-29
Description
Man seated on a horse-drawn, open bed wagon with two men in long coats standing. Sign on wagon reads: "We are delivering 40 Remington Typewriters to Kalamazoo Public Schools." Photo was taken at the southwest corner of South West Street and Pearl Street. Behind the wagon is Kalamazoo High School (third building, 1898-1922) with 1913 gymnasium addition. Typewriters were delivered to coincide with the Michigan State Teachers Association convention that was held in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Title
A man and two women in a classic Cadillac
Description
A man drives two women in classic Cadillac during an event at the Gilmore Car Museum.
Subject
[Gilmore Car Museum, Antique and classic cars, Cadillac automobile]
Date
1964-09-17/20
Title
A man waving next to a man in a black coat
Description
A man looking at the camera waving while another man holds his arm. Possibly taken at Donald Gilmore’s cottage at Gull Lake.
Subject
Gilmore, Donald S., 1895-1979--Friends and associates
Date
1964-09-17/20
Title
A man with his arms crossed on airplane stairs
Description
A man leans on the railing of airplane stairs at the Kalamazoo County airport.
Subject
[Kalamazoo Municipal Airport, Airplanes, Travelers]
Date
1964-09-20
Title
A Moollah, or Persian Priest
Date Original
1843
Title
A Nestorian Girl, Carrying Water
Date Original
1843
Title
A Nestorian Girl, with Her Ornaments
Date Original
1843
Title
A Nestorian Mother & Her Little Girl
Date Original
1843
Title
A Nestorian of the Mountain
Date Original
1843
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