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Link to Image Titled: Orpheum Theater
Title/Object Name: Orpheum Theater
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 6 inches
Description: Orpheum Theater employees in costume promoting "Invasion U.S.A." movie. They pose in front of one of Wichita's air raid sirens in lobby of theater. Photograph taken February 1952.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment, people, business and industry, civil defense
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: M. Meredith "Millie" Hill Collection of Orpheum Theatre and John Eberson Movie Palaces Material
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2001-06.4.10.1

Link to Image Titled: Orpheum Theater
Title/Object Name: Orpheum Theater
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1952
Physical Details: 8.5 x 6.5 inches
Description: Civil Defense Rescue Service truck in front of Orpheum Theater as part of "Invasion U.S.A." movie promotion. Photograph taken February 1952. View is looking north toward building from East 1st Street.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment, people, business and industry, civil defense
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: M. Meredith "Millie" Hill Collection of Orpheum Theatre and John Eberson Movie Palaces Material
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2001-06.4.10.2

Link to Image Titled: Murphy & Coleman Service Station
Title/Object Name: Murphy & Coleman Service Station
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1953
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Looking southeast at Standard Oil service station located on the corner of William and Water Streets (204 South Water). Business sign partially in view at right is probably A-1 Auto Glass, 210 South Water; building at far left may house Bauman Office Equipment Company, 117 West William.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, people, street scenes, transportation, cars, automobiles, gas pumps, African Americans.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D2SW-19.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Defenders of the Christian Faith
Title/Object Name: Defenders of the Christian Faith
Creator: Howard Eastwood
Date Original: Circa 1953
Physical Details: 5 x 7 inches
Description: View looking north toward headquarters of Wichita-based organization Defenders of the Christian Faith. Building located at 2502 East Douglas Avenue at northeast corner of Poplar Street and Douglas Avenue. Founder and leader Rev. Dr. Gerald B. Winrod stands with arms crossed just to left of street sign.
Keywords: Wichita; religion; people; organizations, clubs and groups; buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Negative
Collection Name: Howard Eastwood Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_tms509.1.0.32

Link to Image Titled: Ted & Jean's Campus Canteen
Title/Object Name: Ted & Jean's Campus Canteen
Creator: Howard Eastwood
Date Original: 1953
Physical Details: 4 x 5 inches
Description: Behind-the-counter view of Ted & Jean's Campus Canteen, 3317 East 17th Street North, during its grand opening in September 1953. The restaurant was located across 17th Street from the University of Wichita campus.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, people.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Negative
Collection Name: Howard Eastwood Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_tms509.1.0.24

Link to Image Titled: Kiddieland Amusement Park
Title/Object Name: Kiddieland Amusement Park
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1954
Physical Details: 2.75 x 2 inches
Description: Chinese American woman helping her children (and others) to be seated in a replica stage coach ride at Kiddieland. Location, 3833 East Harry.
Keywords: Sports and recreation, people, parks, Asian American, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_M1-16.1.2

Link to Image Titled: Farha Brothers Super Market
Title/Object Name: Farha Brothers Super Market
Creator: Howard Eastwood
Date Original: 1955
Physical Details: 5 x 7 inches
Description: Check-out lanes and uniformed cashiers at Farha Brothers Super Market. In 1955 the grocery store chain had seven stores in Wichita. Begun in 1931 by five brothers, the chain included nine stores before it was sold in 1963.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, people.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Negative
Collection Name: Howard Eastwood Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_tms509.1.0.7

Link to Image Titled: Dockum Drug Company Inc.
Title/Object Name: Dockum Drug Company Inc.
Creator: Edgar B. Smith
Date Original: Circa 1955
Physical Details: 7 x 9.5 inches
Description: Looking southeast in intersection of Douglas and Broadway Avenues. Union National Bank Building houses Dockum Drug Store Number 2 on the ground floor (301 East Douglas). Businesses visible on the second floor include James E. Bennett & Company, stockbrokers, and Goldie’s Dress Salon.
Keywords: Business and industry, people, street scenes, automobiles, Christmas lights, Rexall, African Americans, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D2SE-58.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Roller Coaster at Joyland
Title/Object Name: Roller Coaster at Joyland
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1955
Physical Details: 9 x 6 inches
Description: Thrill-seekers ride Joyland Amusement's Park wooden roller coaster. Located at 2801 South Hillside Street, Joyland opened in 1949.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment, people.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.70.65a.2

Link to Image Titled: University of Wichita Campus
Title/Object Name: University of Wichita Campus
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1955
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Women stroll on University of Wichita campus. Grace Wilkie Hall (in background) was built as residence hall for women in 1953. Northeast corner overhang of Neff Hall, built in 1951, shelters another co-ed. University of Wichita became Wichita State University in 1964.
Keywords: Wichita, education, people, buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: University Archives
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ua.wsu.grace_wilkie_hal

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