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Title
George B. Porter residence
Date
1895-1901
Year
1895
Description
House with balustraded porch across front, two wings off main block. Viewed at an angle across lawn, leafless tree in frame, evergreens by house. Handwritten on mat front: "House erected by Gov. Porter but not completed until after his death in 1834." Stamped on mat back: "A. Godfrey & Co., commercial photographers, 41 W. Fort Street, Detroit, Mich." Handwritten on mat back: "'Gov. Geo. B. Porter ... passed away at the brick house, then in spring [missing] he was erecting ..." It was afterwards occupied by the late Sylvester Larned.' Palmer - Early [Days in Detroit?] N.e. corner Woodbridge St. & 24th." Corner broken off mat.
Format
1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.5 x 9.5 in.
Identifier
DPA2884
Relation
Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Historic houses-Porter, Gov. George B.
Source
Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
Subject
A. Godfrey & Co.
Porter, George B.--Homes and haunts
Stone houses--Michigan--Detroit
Architecture, Victorian--Michigan--Detroit
Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
Albumen prints
Photographic prints
Type
image
Filename
DPA2884.tif
Date Digitized
2006-10
Fileform
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    Title
    George B. Porter residence
    Date
    1895-1901
    Year
    1895
    Description
    House with balustraded porch across front, two wings off main block. Viewed at an angle across lawn, leafless tree in frame, evergreens by house. Handwritten on mat front: "House erected by Gov. Porter but not completed until after his death in 1834." Stamped on mat back: "A. Godfrey & Co., commercial photographers, 41 W. Fort Street, Detroit, Mich." Handwritten on mat back: "'Gov. Geo. B. Porter ... passed away at the brick house, then in spring [missing] he was erecting ..." It was afterwards occupied by the late Sylvester Larned.' Palmer - Early [Days in Detroit?] N.e. corner Woodbridge St. & 24th." Corner broken off mat.
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.5 x 9.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2884
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Historic houses-Porter, Gov. George B.
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    A. Godfrey & Co.
    Porter, George B.--Homes and haunts
    Stone houses--Michigan--Detroit
    Architecture, Victorian--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2884.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-10
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Copyright
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    Title
    Mary Anderson
    Creator
    Randall, Corydon C.
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Portrait of woman in profile wearing a fur bow at neck. Handwritten on front: "Mary Anderson." Printed on front: "C.C. Randall, Randall Studio Building, 106 Miami Ave., Detroit." Handwritten on back: "Mary Anderson, actress."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 5.5 x 4 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4649
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Visitors
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Actresses--Portraits
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4649.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 600 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and 1640 XL scanners
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    Title
    Advertising card for Miller Brothers photographers
    Creator
    L.W. Miller & Bro.
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Bay City street with entrance to Miller Brothers gallery printed in photograph. Some people, one horse and buggy. Two photographs joined in the middle. Printed across the sky: "Miller Bros. Photographers." Printed on back: "L.W. Miller & Bro., Shearer Block, opp. Fraser House, Bay City, Mich." Handwritten on back: "Found in effects of Sutherland Johnston of Sarnia Ontario Canada. Born in Sarnia Jan. 22, 1888. Died in Sarnia Jan. 9, 1931. My father, a druggist, Sutherland Johnston either owned or worked in a drugstore in Bay City in 1875. Grace M. Johnston, 339 N. Christina St., Sarnia, Ont."
    Format
    1 cabinet card ; image 4 x 6 in.
    Identifier
    DPA0450
    Relation
    Filed in the BHC photo collection as M/Localities-Bay City
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Advertising--Photographers
    Photographers--Michigan--Bay City
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA0450.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-08
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 600 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    African American boys on Mackinac Island street
    Creator
    Jenney, J.A. (James A.)
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Goldenrod mount. Two African American boys in soldier attire stand on dirt road with houses in background. Printed on front of stereocard: "Picturesque Mackinaw, 34. Back street, Mackinaw, looking north, J.A. Jenney, publisher, Flint, Mich." Handwritten on stereocard back: "Michigan localities, Mackinac Island, streets, g. Miss Harriet Keyes, 7-14-47."
    Format
    1 photoprint on stereocard ; 4 x 7 in.
    Identifier
    EB02m084
    Publisher
    J.A. Jenney
    Relation
    Filed in the BHC photo collection as M/Localities-Mackinac Island-Streets
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    African American boys--Michigan--Mackinac Island
    Dwellings--Michigan--Mackinac Island
    Streets--Michigan--Mackinac Island
    Photographers--Michigan--Flint
    Stereographs
    Type
    image
    Filename
    EB02m084.tif
    Date Digitized
    2005-11
    Fileform
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    Title
    African American boys on Mackinac Island street
    Creator
    Jenney, J.A. (James A.)
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Green mount. Two African American boys in soldier attire stand on dirt road with houses in background. Printed on front of stereocard: "National Park Mackinaw, back street, J.A. Jenney, Flint, Mich." Handwritten on stereocard back: "Michigan localities, Mackinac Island, from MS/Sherwood, W.C."
    Format
    1 photoprint on stereocard ; 3.5 x 7 in.
    Identifier
    EB02m079
    Relation
    Filed in the BHC photo collection as M/Localities-Mackinac Island
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    African American boys--Michigan--Mackinac Island
    Streets--Michigan--Mackinac Island
    Photographers--Michigan--Flint
    Stereographs
    Type
    image
    Filename
    EB02m079.tif
    Date Digitized
    2005-11
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    Members of Iroquois Club
    Creator
    Johnston
    Date
    1910-02-14
    Year
    1910
    Description
    Group portrait of men wearing suits in room decorated with American flags; table draped with American flag in foreground; pitcher and glasses on table. Label on front: "From left to right: John ..., Louis Easton, John Larter, Robert J. Willis, Jr., Eaf Kersey, Ferdinand Langston, Charles Williams. Middle row, left to right: John D. Anderson, John Smitherman, John Lyle, Alex Tolliver, Jim Mitchell, J. W. Hinton, Bill Berry, Count deShaw, Hank Green, John L. Langston, Rube Battles. Bottom row, left to right: Lieut. P. L. Carmoche, Rev. McGowan, Rev. James Henderson, Robert J. Willis, Sr., Ralph Owens, Henry A. Gregory, John Foss, Fred Williams. Iroquois Club, Douglas Memorial, Feb. 14, 1910, photographed by Johnston." Photograph accompanied by letter listing club members and occupations.
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 6.25 x 8 in.
    Identifier
    DPA5007
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as LD/Organizations-Iroquois Club
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    African American men--Michigan--Detroit
    Clubs--Michigan--Detroit
    Portraits, Group--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA5007.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-12
    Fileform
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    Title
    Group of Black men at banquet
    Creator
    Taylor Studio
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Group of Black men, including one clergyman, posed around banquet tables. Embossed on photograph front: "Taylor Studio." Clothing looks like 1910s or 1920s. Photograph badly worn, with torn corner and center.
    Format
    1 photographic print ; 7 x 10.75 in.
    Identifier
    DPA3809
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Population-Negro
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    African American men--Michigan--Detroit
    Men--Societies and clubs
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA3809.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    Staff of Dunbar Hospital
    Creator
    Jackson, Harvey C.
    Date
    1922
    Year
    1922
    Description
    Group of doctors, wearing suits, pose on front steps of vine-covered stone building; sign on entrance: "Dunbar Hospital, visitors hours, 2 to 3, 7 to 8 p.m." Printed on photograph: "Staff, Dunbar Hospital, 1922, Jackson photo." Handwritten on back is a numbered diagram identifying the men in photograph. Handwritten on back: "1. Dr. A. L. Turner, 2. Dr. Ames, 3., 4., 5., 6. Dr. Cleage, 7. Dr. Bailer, 8. Dr. E. A. Carter, 9. Dr. Greenidge, 10., 11. Dr. Green, 12., 13. Dr. Frank Raiford, 14., Dr. Morton, 15. Dr." Stamped on back: "Harvey C. Jackson, photographer, Cherry 6054-M, 2614 Beaubien St., Detroit, Mich."
    Format
    1 photographic print ; 11 x 14 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4847
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as LD/Hospitals-Dunbar
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    African American physicians--Michigan--Detroit
    African American men--Michigan--Detroit
    African American photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4847.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
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    Title
    Students at Bishop School
    Creator
    Jackson, Harvey C.
    Date
    1922-06
    Year
    1922
    Description
    Group of students pose with their teacher outside brick school building. Written on photograph: "Bishop School, June, 1922; Jackson photo."
    Format
    1 photographic print ; 11 x 14 in.
    Identifier
    DPA5062
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as LD/Photography-Harvey C. Jackson Collection-Schools-Bishop
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    African American students--Michigan--Detroit
    High school students--Michigan--Detroit
    High school teachers--Michigan--Detroit
    Portraits, Group--Michigan--Detroit
    African American photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA5062.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-12
    Fileform
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    Title
    Students at Washington School
    Creator
    Jackson, Harvey C.
    Date
    1922-06
    Year
    1922
    Description
    Group of students and two teachers pose on front steps of school; students hold diplomas tied with ribbons. Handwritten on photograph: "Washington School, June 1922." Handwritten on back: "1731 Beaubien St." Stamped on back: "Harvey C. Jackson, photographer, Cherry 6054 M., 2614 Beaubien St., Detroit, Mich."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 8 x 10.25 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4070
    Relation
    Filed in the BHC photo collection as D/Schools-Washington school
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    African American students--Michigan--Detroit
    High school students--Michigan--Detroit
    Teachers--Michigan--Detroit
    Portraits, Group--Michigan--Detroit
    African American photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4070.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
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    Title
    Men and wagons in farm country
    Creator
    Briol, H.A.
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Men with several horse-drawn wagons. Farm buildings and distant trees. Middle wagon is carrying "New Era wagon loader, made by Austin Mfg. Co." Written on photograph front: "Ferguson's crew in charge of Victor Peterson, photo by H.A. Baiol, Albany, Minn." Stamped on mat front: "H.A. Briol, Albany, Minn." Handwritten on mat back: "West of St. Ignace."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 8.25 x 10 in.
    Identifier
    DPA1698
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as M/Lumber industry & trade
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Agricultural laborers--Michigan--Saint Ignace
    Agricultural implements--Michigan--Saint Ignace
    Photographers--Minnesota--Albany
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA1698.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
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    Title
    Albion College faculty or alumnae
    Creator
    Vanvalkenburg, C.J.
    Date
    1890-1900
    Year
    1890
    Description
    Group of women, not recent graduates, outside under trees with buildings behind. Many wear sashes or ribbons. Dress looks appropriate for 1890s. Might be faculty rather than alumnae. Printed on mat front: "C.J. Vanvalkenburg, artist, Albion, Mich."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 6.25 x 8 in.
    Identifier
    DPA0994
    Relation
    Filed in the BHC photo collection as M/Colleges and universities
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Albion College--Alumni and alumnae
    Alumni and alumnae--Michigan--Albion
    Portraits, Group--Michigan--Albion
    Photographers--Michigan--Albion
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA0994.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-08
    Fileform
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    Title
    Russell A. Alger house
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Large three-story Italianate style house. Front and side entrances. Handwritten on back: "Home of Gen. R.A. Alger, 150 W. First St., N.W. cor. First." Printed on back: "Alvord & Co., exclusively commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich., ground floor." Photo has some color retouching.
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 4.25 x 7.25 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2533
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Historic houses-Alger, Russell A.
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Alger, R.A. (Russell Alexander), 1836-1907--Homes and
    Brick houses--Michigan--Detroit
    Architecture, Victorian--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2533.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
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    Title
    View of alley
    Creator
    Sarjeant Co. Studios
    Date
    1911
    Year
    1911
    Description
    View of alley strewn with trash; overflowing dumpsters; piles of rubbish. Two men, one a policeman, stand in alley. Printed on front: "Sarjeant Co. Studios, Detroit, cor. Grand River & 14th." Handwritten on back: "Alleys in Detroit, 1911. Alley scenes of 1911 campaign of Frank D. Hovey to clean up Detroit alleys." Stamped on back: "Frank D. Hovey."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.5 x 9.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4727
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Alleys-Streets
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Alleys--Michigan--Detroit
    Refuse and refuse disposal--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4727.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
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    Title
    View of alley
    Creator
    Baker Studio
    Date
    1905-12-04
    Year
    1905
    Description
    View of alley; several horse-drawn wagons next to buildings; trash and barrels in alley. Embossed on front: "Baker Studio, Detroit." Handwritten on back: "Rear of Russell House, Dec. 4, 1905."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 9.5 x 7.75 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4723
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as LD/Alleys
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Alleys--Michigan--Detroit
    Refuse and refuse disposal--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4723.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
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    Title
    View of alley
    Creator
    Sarjeant Co. Studios
    Date
    1911
    Year
    1911
    Description
    View of alley strewn with trash; overflowing dumpsters; broken crates and other garbage. Signs on buildings: "D. Levy & Sons, fish, oysters, game; bottle beer, Chas. Heinicke Jr." Printed on front: "Sarjeant Co. Studios, Detroit, cor. Grand River & 14th." Handwritten on back: "Alleys in Detroit, 1911." Stamped on back: "Frank D. Hovey."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.75 x 9.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4724
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as LD/Alleys (Streets)
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Alleys--Michigan--Detroit
    Refuse and refuse disposal--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4724.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
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    Title
    View of alley
    Creator
    Sarjeant Co. Studios
    Date
    1911
    Year
    1911
    Description
    Two men, one a policeman, stand next to automobile and view alley strewn with trash; overflowing dumpsters; broken crates and other garbage. Sign on building: "D. Levy & Sons, fish, oysters, game." Printed on front: "Sarjeant Co. Studios, Detroit, cor. Grand River & 14th." Handwritten on back: "Mayor Thompson, alley back of Cadillac Square, 1911." Stamped on back: "Frank D. Hovey."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.5 x 9.25 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4725
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as LD/Alleys (Streets)
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Alleys--Michigan--Detroit
    Refuse and refuse disposal--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4725.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
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    Title
    View of alley
    Creator
    Sarjeant Co. Studios
    Date
    1911
    Year
    1911
    Description
    Two men, one a policeman, stand next to pile of broken crates and other garbage in alley; trash cans. Printed on front: "Sarjeant Co. Studios, Detroit, cor. Grand River & 14th." Handwritten on back: "Alleys in Detroit, 1911." Stamped on back: "Frank D. Hovey."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.75 x 9.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4726
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as LD/Alleys (Streets)
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Alleys--Michigan--Detroit
    Refuse and refuse disposal--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4726.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 300 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    Members of Amalgamated Association of Street Railways
    Creator
    Locke-Clute Co.
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Individual portraits of men wearing suits; seal with streetcar and "Amalgamated Association of Street Railways Employees of America." Banner reads: "Freedom through organization." From left to right: "Allen Reid, Chas. Hendricks, Wm. Trobridge, Wm. Whing, Gus. Raleigh, James Lee, Floyd Jackson, Ed. Stanlask, Geo. White, v. pres., Carey Ferguson, bus. agt., Neil McLellan, sec. and treas., Clarence Southwell, Ernest Smith, Michael Mier, Clrance A. Rivard, Garrett Burns, Herbert Gee, pres., Willis Owen, Robt. Otis, Matthew Heuwagen, Garfield Barks, Gus. Behrendt, Joseph Meloche, Jas. Laidlaw, sgt.-at-arms, Homer Hancock, Wm. Dean, Joe Flynn, Wm. Walker, Eugene Sullivan, Adam Finzel, Frank Fouchey, Clyde Brooks, Fred Snook, D.A. Gilligan, Dudley Peak." Printed on front: "Photos by Locke-Clute Co., Detroit."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; 13.75 x 10 in.
    Identifier
    DPA5202
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as LD/Trade unions (Amalgamated Association of Street Railways)
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
    Labor unions--Michigan--Detroit
    Street-railroads--Labor unions
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA5202.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-12
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 300 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and 1640 XL scanners
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    Title
    Children's play at Knights of Pythias
    Creator
    Jackson, Harvey C.
    Date
    1921-06-20
    Year
    1921
    Description
    Group of children in costume seated on stage; two girls hold bouquets of flowers; painted scenery on backdrop. Written on photograph: "'Juvenile follies' presented by Miss Dotty Wise, June 20, 1921 at Wayne Castle, K. of P., Jackson photo."
    Format
    1 photographic print ; 11 x 14 in.
    Identifier
    DPA5061
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as LD/Organizations-Photography-Harvey C. Jackson collection-Organizations-Knights of Pythias (Wayne Castle)
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Amateur theater--Michigan--Detroit
    African American children--Michigan--Detroit
    African American photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA5061.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-12
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 300 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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