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

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_E5-89.3.1

Creator: Edgar B. Smith

Date Original: Circa 1930

Physical Details: 9.5 x 7.25 inches

Description: Looking west at Wichita High School North, 1437 Rochester. Designed by architect Glen H. Thomas, built in 1928-1929; design style is American Art Deco with a Native American and pioneer theme. Narrative sculptural figures were designed by prominent Wichita artist, Bruce Moore. The U-shaped building provided classrooms, a cafeteria, an auditorium with seating for 1500 students, and a gymnasium [A History of Wichita Public School Buildings, 1978, p 189].

Keywords: Education, architecture, North High.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Tihen

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_D7-43.1.1

Creator: Edgar B. Smith

Date Original: Circa 1930

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: One of about a dozen Blue Ribbon filling stations operated by the Golden Rule Refining Company. The refinery was located in Wichita and the company was owned by Elbert S. Rule.

Keywords: Business and industry, transportation, gas station architecture, Tudor Revival, gas pumps, automobiles, Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_E3-60.1.1

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

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_E5-89.2.1

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1930

Physical Details: 3.75 x 2.5 inches

Description: Women’s physical education class. Location possibly Henrion gymnasium, which was built in 1921. In 1926, the citizens of Wichita agreed by vote to give support to Fairmount College and re-established it as a city-financed university.

Keywords: Education, sports and recreation; organizations, clubs and groups; people; fashion; exercise; fitness; gymnastics; Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photographic Contact Print

Collection Name:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_H11-16.1.1

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

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_E5-94.1.1

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

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_H9-56.1.3

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

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_H9-56.1.2

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

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_H9-56.1.1

Creator: Edgar B. Smith

Date Original: Circa 1931

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: Interior view of automobile salesroom at 1404 East Douglas Avenue. Distributorship owned by Smith Motor Company.

Keywords: Business and industry, transportation, furniture, Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_E5-95.1.2

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