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Record #:
10_33
Title: First year men “suffer” at hands of second year men of U of D. for initiation.
Date: 1928
Description: First year men “suffer” at hands of second year men of U of D. for initiation.
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Title: First year men “suffer” at hands of second year men of U of D. for initiation.
Date: 1928
Description: First year men “suffer” at hands of second year men of U of D. for initiation.
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10_34
Title: Thousands of spectators witness inauguration of new Canadian flying field.
Date: 1928
Description: Thousands of spectators witness inauguration of new Canadian flying field. Five airplanes take-off on a flight from Walkerville to L.A.
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Title: Thousands of spectators witness inauguration of new Canadian flying field.
Date: 1928
Description: Thousands of spectators witness inauguration of new Canadian flying field. Five airplanes take-off on a flight from Walkerville to L.A.
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11_01
Title: Dedication of new Bath School to replace the one dynamited.
Date: 1928
Description: Dedication of new Bath School to replace the one dynamited. The new building is the gift of Senator James Couzens. Forty-four people were killed when the old school was dynamited by Andrew Kehoe.
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Title: Dedication of new Bath School to replace the one dynamited.
Date: 1928
Description: Dedication of new Bath School to replace the one dynamited. The new building is the gift of Senator James Couzens. Forty-four people were killed when the old school was dynamited by Andrew Kehoe.
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11_02
Title: Canadian and American exponents of bowling on the green meet to vie for international honors,
Date: 1928
Description: Canadian and American exponents of bowling on the green meet to vie for international honors,
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Title: Canadian and American exponents of bowling on the green meet to vie for international honors,
Date: 1928
Description: Canadian and American exponents of bowling on the green meet to vie for international honors,
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11_03
Title: Rabbis and laymen using ancient ritual of Moses, formally dedicate new Beth David Synagogue at Fourteenth and Elmhurst avenues.
Date: 1928
Description: Rabbis and laymen using ancient ritual of Moses, formally dedicate new Beth David Synagogue at Fourteenth and Elmhurst avenues. Keys are auctioned and buyers are privileged to open the doors.
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Title: Rabbis and laymen using ancient ritual of Moses, formally dedicate new Beth David Synagogue at Fourteenth and Elmhurst avenues.
Date: 1928
Description: Rabbis and laymen using ancient ritual of Moses, formally dedicate new Beth David Synagogue at Fourteenth and Elmhurst avenues. Keys are auctioned and buyers are privileged to open the doors.
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11_04
Title: Detroit Yacht Club swimming stars win honors when they cross from Windmill Point to Detroit Boat Club.
Date: 1928
Description: Detroit Yacht Club swimming stars win honors when they cross from Windmill Point to Detroit Boat Club. Horace Craig is the winner. C.H. VanZandt awards medals to the winners.
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Title: Detroit Yacht Club swimming stars win honors when they cross from Windmill Point to Detroit Boat Club.
Date: 1928
Description: Detroit Yacht Club swimming stars win honors when they cross from Windmill Point to Detroit Boat Club. Horace Craig is the winner. C.H. VanZandt awards medals to the winners.
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Record #:
11_05
Title: Rev. Michael J. Gallagher, bishop of diocese of Detroit sets tone for St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church.
Date: 1928
Description: Rev. Michael J. Gallagher, bishop of diocese of Detroit sets tone for St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church.
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Title: Rev. Michael J. Gallagher, bishop of diocese of Detroit sets tone for St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church.
Date: 1928
Description: Rev. Michael J. Gallagher, bishop of diocese of Detroit sets tone for St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church.
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Record #:
11_06
Title: A new gorilla arrives at Detroit Zoological Garden.
Date: 1928
Description: A new gorilla arrives at Detroit Zoological Garden. It is very friendly.
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Title: A new gorilla arrives at Detroit Zoological Garden.
Date: 1928
Description: A new gorilla arrives at Detroit Zoological Garden. It is very friendly.
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Record #:
11_07
Title: Unique religious services are held on Detroit River bank at Gibraltar, Mich.
Date: 1928
Description: Unique religious services are held on Detroit River bank at Gibraltar, Mich. People are dunked into river.
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Title: Unique religious services are held on Detroit River bank at Gibraltar, Mich.
Date: 1928
Description: Unique religious services are held on Detroit River bank at Gibraltar, Mich. People are dunked into river.
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Record #:
11_08
Title: Carriers of the Detroit News are guests a 101 Ranch Wild West Show and have a circus
Date: 1928
Description: Carriers of the Detroit News are guests a 101 Ranch Wild West Show and have a circus
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Title: Carriers of the Detroit News are guests a 101 Ranch Wild West Show and have a circus
Date: 1928
Description: Carriers of the Detroit News are guests a 101 Ranch Wild West Show and have a circus
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Record #:
11_09
Title: Youngsters again end vacation and resume studies in city’s schools.
Date: 1928
Description: Youngsters again end vacation and resume studies in city’s schools. Shot of big bell ringing and children walking.
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Title: Youngsters again end vacation and resume studies in city’s schools.
Date: 1928
Description: Youngsters again end vacation and resume studies in city’s schools. Shot of big bell ringing and children walking.
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Record #:
11_10
Title: “Proving ground” for Ford.
Date: 1928
Description: “Proving ground” for Ford.
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Title: “Proving ground” for Ford.
Date: 1928
Description: “Proving ground” for Ford.
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Record #:
11_11
Title: Deep see diver suit at work.
Date: 1928
Description: Deep see diver suit at work.
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Title: Deep see diver suit at work.
Date: 1928
Description: Deep see diver suit at work.
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11_12
Title: Graduates of University of Michigan don caps and gowns and march on Campus diagonal walk at Ann Arbor.
Date: 1928
Description: Graduates of University of Michigan don caps and gowns and march on Campus diagonal walk at Ann Arbor.
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Title: Graduates of University of Michigan don caps and gowns and march on Campus diagonal walk at Ann Arbor.
Date: 1928
Description: Graduates of University of Michigan don caps and gowns and march on Campus diagonal walk at Ann Arbor.
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Record #:
11_13
Title: Advertising men pay tribute to oldest members of their association.
Date: 1928
Description: Advertising men pay tribute to oldest members of their association. Shot of J.W.T. Knox and newly elected president William R. Ewald. Harvy J. Campbell presents Henry T. Ewald with life membership.
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Title: Advertising men pay tribute to oldest members of their association.
Date: 1928
Description: Advertising men pay tribute to oldest members of their association. Shot of J.W.T. Knox and newly elected president William R. Ewald. Harvy J. Campbell presents Henry T. Ewald with life membership.
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