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Link to Image Titled: Wichita Fire Department Drill Tower
Title/Object Name: Wichita Fire Department Drill Tower
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1948
Physical Details: 10 x 8 inches
Description: Firemen practice with Peter Pirsch aerial ladder truck at Wichita Fire Department's drill tower.
Keywords: Wichita, public services, people, buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Richard M. Long Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms96-04.2.12.1

Link to Image Titled: Vornado Twin Aire Fan
Title/Object Name: Vornado Twin Aire Fan
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1948
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Vornado Twin Aire fan produced by the O. A. Sutton Corporation of Wichita.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.68.47.6

Link to Image Titled: First National Bank in Wichita
Title/Object Name: First National Bank in Wichita
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1948
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Interior view of First National Bank in Wichita located on the corner of Main Street and Douglas Avenue.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, banks, buildings, holidays.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.67.13.7

Link to Image Titled: Gala Opening of Henry's
Title/Object Name: Gala Opening of Henry's
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1948
Physical Details: 6 x 6.5 inches
Description: Henry Levitt, right, greets guests at gala opening of his family's downtown department store, Henry's. Local sports figure Robert "Red" Shadoan at far left. Photograph taken November 15, 1948. In background is drawing of store exterior. Located at northeast corner of Broadway and William streets, building was designed by Wichita architects Overend and Boucher.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, people.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Robert “Red” Shadoan Scrapbook
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2001-03.2.1.1

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Title/Object Name: "Tasco" Prototype Automobile
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1948
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Prototype car, acronym name stands for "The American Sportscar Company." Based on a design by Gordon Buehrig, built of post-World War II aluminum. It was shown in Wichita in 1948 in the hope of contracting with Beech Aircraft Company for production of the aviation-inspired automobile. This model is the only one ever built, it is now owned by the Cord Auburn Dusenberg Museum in Auburn, Indiana. Shown here at the Cardwell Manufacturing Company in Wichita; owner H. W. Cardwell and employees are identified (on file).
Keywords: Aviation, business and industry, people, transportation, WW II, World War II, racing cars.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_T3-41.1.2

Link to Image Titled: De Luxe Barber Shop interior
Title/Object Name: De Luxe Barber Shop interior
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1948
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Interior view of De Luxe Barber Shop at 1209 East 9th Street showing employees and patrons. From left, Sullivan S. Starks is first barber, and owner Theo Sayers is third barber.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, people, barbers, manicurists, shoe shines, interiors, African Americans.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-3.1.barbershops.1

Link to Image Titled: Wichita City Library
Title/Object Name: Wichita City Library
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1949
Physical Details: 5 x 7 inches
Description: Wichita City Library Business Department, 220 South Main.
Keywords: Libraries and museums, people, fashion, books.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1856

Link to Image Titled: Wichita City Library Circulation Desk
Title/Object Name: Wichita City Library Circulation Desk
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1949
Physical Details: 5 x 7 inches
Description: First floor interior of the Wichita City Library located at 220 South Main.
Keywords: Libraries and museums, people.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1416

Link to Image Titled: Wichita City Library Reading Room
Title/Object Name: Wichita City Library Reading Room
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1949
Physical Details: 5 x 7 inches
Description: Interior of the Wichita City Library, located at 220 South Main. Librarian Sally McMillan Stephans is seated at desk. The murals are by Arthur Covey.
Keywords: Libraries and museums, people.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1414

Link to Image Titled: Diving tower and slide at Sandy Beach
Title/Object Name: Diving tower and slide at Sandy Beach
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1949
Physical Details: 3 x 5 inches
Description: Diving Tower and Slide at Sandy Beach, located at 5800 South Seneca.
Keywords: People, sports and recreation, swimming.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl515

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