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Link to Image Titled: The Forum
Title/Object Name: The Forum
Creator: Edgar B. Smith
Date Original: Circa 1930
Physical Details: 9.25 x 7.25 inches
Description: Interior of exposition hall in the Forum complex, 231 South Water Street. The scene is a large display of tractors and farm implements, probably part of an agricultural convention.
Keywords: Arts and entertainment, business and industry, public events, transportation, farming, John Deere, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_E5-89.3.1

Link to Image Titled: McKenzie Midget Auto
Title/Object Name: McKenzie Midget Auto
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1930
Physical Details: 4 x 3 inches
Description: Group of boys gathered around a miniature automobile built by Leo L. McKenzie. The clown in the driver’s seat and the flags may indicate they are about to participate in a parade. McKenzie built and sold these small cars as a sideline to his business, McKenzie Body Works.
Keywords: Business and industry, children, people, transportation, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_T3-34.1.8

Link to Image Titled: Hotel Room
Title/Object Name: Hotel Room
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1930
Physical Details: 9.5 x 7.25 inches
Description: Interior of unidentified hotel, showing adjoining guest bedrooms.
Keywords: Business and industry, residences, furniture, bedroom suite, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_E5-94.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Wichita High School North
Title/Object Name: Wichita High School North
Creator: Edgar B. Smith
Date Original: Circa 1930
Physical Details: 9.5 x 7.5 inches
Description: Young women students in Home Economics sewing class. The lesson on the blackboard describes the characteristics of bungalow architecture. The charts indicate color combinations.
Keywords: Education, girls, fashion, clothing, Singer sewing machines, needlework, domestic arts, interior, furniture, African American, Hispanic American.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_H9-56.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Wichita High School North
Title/Object Name: Wichita High School North
Creator: Edgar B. Smith
Date Original: Circa 1930
Physical Details: 9.5 x 7.5 inches
Description: Young women students in Home Economics cooking class. North High School opened in 1929.
Keywords: Education, girls, fashion, aprons, yelloware mixing bowl, recipes, kitchen, domestic arts, African American, interior.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_H9-56.1.2

Link to Image Titled: Wichita High School North
Title/Object Name: Wichita High School North
Creator: Edgar B. Smith
Date Original: Circa 1930
Physical Details: 9.5 x 7.5 inches
Description: High school students studying in North High library. The school opened in 1929.
Keywords: Education, young men, boys, fashion, furniture, interior, American flag, books.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_H9-56.1.3

Link to Image Titled: The Forum
Title/Object Name: The Forum
Creator: Edgar B. Smith
Date Original: Circa 1930
Physical Details: 9.25 x 7.25 inches
Description: Interior of Forum furnished for a ceremonial event, probably for the Order of the Eastern Star. Garlands and cascades of paper flowers hang lavishly from the ceiling; potted plants and floral arrangements have transformed the otherwise plain arena into a festive site. Silhouettes of white [live?] birds appear in motion, flying in a circular direction around the room from right to left.
Keywords: Arts and entertainment; organizations, clubs and groups; public events; ceremony; Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_E5-89.2.1

Link to Image Titled: Jayanell Factory
Title/Object Name: Jayanell Factory
Creator: Edgar B. Smith
Date Original: 1930
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Cutting room at the Jayanell factory showing part of the miles of cloth that was made into uniforms. The factory, built in 1925, was located at 9th and Mosley streets.
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_ms2002-12.68.47.1

Link to Image Titled: Homer T. Harden
Title/Object Name: Homer T. Harden
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1930
Physical Details: 4.5 x 6.5 inches
Description: Portrait of Homer T. Harden posed with a camera mounted on a tripod. His image appears to be superimposed on a view overlooking Douglas Avenue. This photo promotes Harden’s interest in commercial photography. Activity in the street scene includes automobiles, pedestrians, and a streetcar. A header card on top of the streetcar reads “College Hill/Union Depot.” The view is looking west toward the Broadview Hotel. Other business signs visible on the north side of Douglas are: Holland Theater (118 East Douglas), Braitsch Shoe Company (120 East Douglas), Jones-O’Neal Shoe Company (126 East Douglas). Also in view, Fourth National Bank (202 East Douglas), and the Winne Building (210 East Douglas).
Keywords: Business and industry, photographer, photography, people, Midian Shrine Temple, transportation, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_Harden,Homer2

Link to Image Titled: Supreme Propeller Company
Title/Object Name: Supreme Propeller Company
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1930
Physical Details: 7.5 x 9.5 inches
Description: View of Supreme Propeller Company offices and factory, 915 East Lincoln Street. Completed in 1929, building was located at southwest corner of Lincoln and Washington streets. Left side of image cropped.
Keywords: Wichita, aviation, business and industry, buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.72.50.1

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