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Record #:
10_03
Title: Planes arrive and are exhibited in Second All-American Aircraft Show at Convention Hall.
Date: 1928
Description: Planes arrive and are exhibited in Second All-American Aircraft Show at Convention Hall. 106 ships of all sizes and shapes make up the exhibit. Eric Nelson and William S. Brock were in attendance.
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Title: Planes arrive and are exhibited in Second All-American Aircraft Show at Convention Hall.
Date: 1928
Description: Planes arrive and are exhibited in Second All-American Aircraft Show at Convention Hall. 106 ships of all sizes and shapes make up the exhibit. Eric Nelson and William S. Brock were in attendance.
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10_04
Title: Girls’ Reserve Department of Y.W.C.A. supervises activities at Camp Cavell near Port Huron.
Date: 1928
Description: Girls’ Reserve Department of Y.W.C.A. supervises activities at Camp Cavell near Port Huron. Horseback riding, pottery and archery are all practiced by the girls.
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Title: Girls’ Reserve Department of Y.W.C.A. supervises activities at Camp Cavell near Port Huron.
Date: 1928
Description: Girls’ Reserve Department of Y.W.C.A. supervises activities at Camp Cavell near Port Huron. Horseback riding, pottery and archery are all practiced by the girls.
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Record #:
10_05
Title: Five new flight records are made at Metropolitan Model Airplane Contest held under the auspices of The Detroit News at State Fair Grounds.
Date: 1928
Description: Five new flight records are made at Metropolitan Model Airplane Contest held under the auspices of The Detroit News at State Fair Grounds. Selma Wineman is the only girl to builds flies model airplanes. Raymond Krokos won the outdoor flight. Nevill Geake was the indoor champion.
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Title: Five new flight records are made at Metropolitan Model Airplane Contest held under the auspices of The Detroit News at State Fair Grounds.
Date: 1928
Description: Five new flight records are made at Metropolitan Model Airplane Contest held under the auspices of The Detroit News at State Fair Grounds. Selma Wineman is the only girl to builds flies model airplanes. Raymond Krokos won the outdoor flight. Nevill Geake was the indoor champion.
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Record #:
10_06
Title: Telephone cable breaks descent of airplane and saves lives of two aviators when they drop 2000 feet to the street.
Date: 1928
Description: Telephone cable breaks descent of airplane and saves lives of two aviators when they drop 2000 feet to the street. Mr. and Mrs. Derward Hobbs were about to enter their car before the falling plane destroyed it. They saw it in time.
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Title: Telephone cable breaks descent of airplane and saves lives of two aviators when they drop 2000 feet to the street.
Date: 1928
Description: Telephone cable breaks descent of airplane and saves lives of two aviators when they drop 2000 feet to the street. Mr. and Mrs. Derward Hobbs were about to enter their car before the falling plane destroyed it. They saw it in time.
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10_07
Title: First intercity plane on new route leaves Detroit for Kalamazoo.
Date: 1928
Description: First intercity plane on new route leaves Detroit for Kalamazoo. Postmaster Charles C. Kellogg turns over the first consignment of pouches to L.F. Bishop, Chief Pilot.
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Title: First intercity plane on new route leaves Detroit for Kalamazoo.
Date: 1928
Description: First intercity plane on new route leaves Detroit for Kalamazoo. Postmaster Charles C. Kellogg turns over the first consignment of pouches to L.F. Bishop, Chief Pilot.
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Record #:
10_08
Title: Baltimore and Toronto police departments join with Detroit Police Department in second annual Police Field Day at State Fair Grounds.
Date: 1928
Description: Baltimore and Toronto police departments join with Detroit Police Department in second annual Police Field Day at State Fair Grounds. Commissioner William P. Rutledge and Mayor John C. Lodge witness the activities. Mounted police give an exhibition.
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Title: Baltimore and Toronto police departments join with Detroit Police Department in second annual Police Field Day at State Fair Grounds.
Date: 1928
Description: Baltimore and Toronto police departments join with Detroit Police Department in second annual Police Field Day at State Fair Grounds. Commissioner William P. Rutledge and Mayor John C. Lodge witness the activities. Mounted police give an exhibition.
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Record #:
10_09
Title: The Rev. William A. Sunday visits Detroit to make principal address at twentieth anniversary celebration of Detroit City Rescue Mission.
Date: 1928
Description: The Rev. William A. Sunday visits Detroit to make principal address at twentieth anniversary celebration of Detroit City Rescue Mission. His wife accompanied him.
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Title: The Rev. William A. Sunday visits Detroit to make principal address at twentieth anniversary celebration of Detroit City Rescue Mission.
Date: 1928
Description: The Rev. William A. Sunday visits Detroit to make principal address at twentieth anniversary celebration of Detroit City Rescue Mission. His wife accompanied him.
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Record #:
10_10
Title: Twenty five attorneys touring the US are guests at Harmonie Club.
Date: 1928
Description: Twenty five attorneys touring the US are guests at Harmonie Club.
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Title: Twenty five attorneys touring the US are guests at Harmonie Club.
Date: 1928
Description: Twenty five attorneys touring the US are guests at Harmonie Club.
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Record #:
10_11
Title: Capt. Sir Hubert Wilkins and his pilot Lt. Carl B. Eielson arrive at Ford Airport and are greeted by Edsel Ford and John C. Nagel acting mayor.
Date: 1928
Description: Capt. Sir Hubert Wilkins and his pilot Lt. Carl B. Eielson arrive at Ford Airport and are greeted by Edsel Ford and John C. Nagel acting mayor. Thousands greeted the fliers at the city hall.
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Title: Capt. Sir Hubert Wilkins and his pilot Lt. Carl B. Eielson arrive at Ford Airport and are greeted by Edsel Ford and John C. Nagel acting mayor.
Date: 1928
Description: Capt. Sir Hubert Wilkins and his pilot Lt. Carl B. Eielson arrive at Ford Airport and are greeted by Edsel Ford and John C. Nagel acting mayor. Thousands greeted the fliers at the city hall.
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10_12
Title: Board of Governors of National Town and Country Club turn first sod for new clubhouse to be erected at First street and Bagley avenue.
Date: 1928
Description: Board of Governors of National Town and Country Club turn first sod for new clubhouse to be erected at First street and Bagley avenue. Harvey Campbell, secretary of Detroit Board of Commerce was a speaker, as well as Harold H. Emmons.
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Title: Board of Governors of National Town and Country Club turn first sod for new clubhouse to be erected at First street and Bagley avenue.
Date: 1928
Description: Board of Governors of National Town and Country Club turn first sod for new clubhouse to be erected at First street and Bagley avenue. Harvey Campbell, secretary of Detroit Board of Commerce was a speaker, as well as Harold H. Emmons.
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Record #:
10_13
Title: Dancing masters of America convene in Detroit to learn new steps.
Date: 1928
Description: Dancing masters of America convene in Detroit to learn new steps. Jack Manning of New York City conducts the step dancing class. Ivan Tarasoff instructs a class in ballet technique.
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Title: Dancing masters of America convene in Detroit to learn new steps.
Date: 1928
Description: Dancing masters of America convene in Detroit to learn new steps. Jack Manning of New York City conducts the step dancing class. Ivan Tarasoff instructs a class in ballet technique.
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Record #:
10_14
Title: Kansas City youth, protégé of William Tilden II conquers feminine star of the courts in meet at Detroit Tennis Club.
Date: 1928
Description: Kansas City youth, protégé of William Tilden II conquers feminine star of the courts in meet at Detroit Tennis Club. Helen Wills has won the Wimbleton, French and American championships and is the foremost woman tennis star.
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Title: Kansas City youth, protégé of William Tilden II conquers feminine star of the courts in meet at Detroit Tennis Club.
Date: 1928
Description: Kansas City youth, protégé of William Tilden II conquers feminine star of the courts in meet at Detroit Tennis Club. Helen Wills has won the Wimbleton, French and American championships and is the foremost woman tennis star.
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Record #:
10_15
Title: Officials of Detroit and Hamtramck attend ceremonies at opening of Joseph Campau grade separation.
Date: 1928
Description: Officials of Detroit and Hamtramck attend ceremonies at opening of Joseph Campau grade separation. Del A Smith was one of the speakers.
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Title: Officials of Detroit and Hamtramck attend ceremonies at opening of Joseph Campau grade separation.
Date: 1928
Description: Officials of Detroit and Hamtramck attend ceremonies at opening of Joseph Campau grade separation. Del A Smith was one of the speakers.
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Record #:
10_16
Title: Department of Recreation camp at Brighton is a haven for youngsters of Detroit’s poorer families.
Date: 1928
Description: Department of Recreation camp at Brighton is a haven for youngsters of Detroit’s poorer families. Dancing, playing ball and camping are all activities.
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Title: Department of Recreation camp at Brighton is a haven for youngsters of Detroit’s poorer families.
Date: 1928
Description: Department of Recreation camp at Brighton is a haven for youngsters of Detroit’s poorer families. Dancing, playing ball and camping are all activities.
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Record #:
10_17
Title: Walter Hagen, British Open Champion, wins first match with Johnny Farrell before large gallery at Western Golf and Country Club.
Date: 1928
Description: Walter Hagen, British Open Champion, wins first match with Johnny Farrell before large gallery at Western Golf and Country Club.
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Title: Walter Hagen, British Open Champion, wins first match with Johnny Farrell before large gallery at Western Golf and Country Club.
Date: 1928
Description: Walter Hagen, British Open Champion, wins first match with Johnny Farrell before large gallery at Western Golf and Country Club.
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