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Record #:
3R1_30
Title: Michigan is winner over state college.
Date: 1925
Description: Michigan is winner over state college. Yostmen carry off honors in annual struggle with old rivals.
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Title: Michigan is winner over state college.
Date: 1925
Description: Michigan is winner over state college. Yostmen carry off honors in annual struggle with old rivals.
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3R1_31
Title: Aspiring policemen face a rigid test.
Date: 1925
Description: Aspiring policemen face a rigid test. Physical fitness, rifle drills and classroom instruction are all part of the training.
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Title: Aspiring policemen face a rigid test.
Date: 1925
Description: Aspiring policemen face a rigid test. Physical fitness, rifle drills and classroom instruction are all part of the training.
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3R1_32
Title: Buchanan party numbering 23, departs for 30 day adventure trip won by thrift.
Date: 1925
Description: Buchanan party numbering 23, departs for 30 day adventure trip won by thrift. Youngsters sold pencils, shoveled snow and performed other tasks to raise money for the trip.
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Title: Buchanan party numbering 23, departs for 30 day adventure trip won by thrift.
Date: 1925
Description: Buchanan party numbering 23, departs for 30 day adventure trip won by thrift. Youngsters sold pencils, shoveled snow and performed other tasks to raise money for the trip.
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Record #:
3R1_33
Title: Cornerstone for the Highland Park Public Library is laid by Mayor Clarence E. Gittins.
Date: 1925
Description: Cornerstone for the Highland Park Public Library is laid by Mayor Clarence E. Gittins.
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Title: Cornerstone for the Highland Park Public Library is laid by Mayor Clarence E. Gittins.
Date: 1925
Description: Cornerstone for the Highland Park Public Library is laid by Mayor Clarence E. Gittins.
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Record #:
3R1_34
Title: Bronze tablet commemorating establishment of military reserve is unveiled at the corner of Woodbridge and First.
Date: 1925
Description: Bronze tablet commemorating establishment of military reserve is unveiled at the corner of Woodbridge and First.
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Title: Bronze tablet commemorating establishment of military reserve is unveiled at the corner of Woodbridge and First.
Date: 1925
Description: Bronze tablet commemorating establishment of military reserve is unveiled at the corner of Woodbridge and First.
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Record #:
3R1_35
Title: Abner Larned brings good report of NRA.
Date: 1925
Description: Abner Larned brings good report of NRA.
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Title: Abner Larned brings good report of NRA.
Date: 1925
Description: Abner Larned brings good report of NRA.
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Record #:
3R1_36
Title: Three candidates, one Democrat, two Republican seek governorship and greet voters at primary election.
Date: 1925
Description: Three candidates, one Democrat, two Republican seek governorship and greet voters at primary election. Fred W. Green, Rep. William A Comstock, Dem. And Gov. Alex J. Groesbeck, Rep.
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Title: Three candidates, one Democrat, two Republican seek governorship and greet voters at primary election.
Date: 1925
Description: Three candidates, one Democrat, two Republican seek governorship and greet voters at primary election. Fred W. Green, Rep. William A Comstock, Dem. And Gov. Alex J. Groesbeck, Rep.
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Record #:
3R1_37
Title: Edwin Denby is given warm reception on arrival from Washington.
Date: 1925
Description: Edwin Denby is given warm reception on arrival from Washington.
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Title: Edwin Denby is given warm reception on arrival from Washington.
Date: 1925
Description: Edwin Denby is given warm reception on arrival from Washington.
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Record #:
3R1_38
Title: Frank H. Croul resigns as police commissioner and pins his badge to William P. Rutledge.
Date: 1925
Description: Frank H. Croul resigns as police commissioner and pins his badge to William P. Rutledge. He was a member of the Detroit Police force for 31 years
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Title: Frank H. Croul resigns as police commissioner and pins his badge to William P. Rutledge.
Date: 1925
Description: Frank H. Croul resigns as police commissioner and pins his badge to William P. Rutledge. He was a member of the Detroit Police force for 31 years
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Record #:
3R1_40
Title: Robert M. Toms retiring prosecutor of Wayne County relinquishes his office to James E. Chenot
Date: 1925
Description: Robert M. Toms retiring prosecutor of Wayne County relinquishes his office to James E. Chenot
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Title: Robert M. Toms retiring prosecutor of Wayne County relinquishes his office to James E. Chenot
Date: 1925
Description: Robert M. Toms retiring prosecutor of Wayne County relinquishes his office to James E. Chenot
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Record #:
3R1_41
Title: Speedboat king Gar Wood flies his family to the North Country for a holiday.
Date: 1925
Description: Speedboat king Gar Wood flies his family to the North Country for a holiday.
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Title: Speedboat king Gar Wood flies his family to the North Country for a holiday.
Date: 1925
Description: Speedboat king Gar Wood flies his family to the North Country for a holiday.
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Record #:
3R2_01
Title: Graduating class at Northern High School marches as part of commencement program.
Date: 1925
Description: Graduating class at Northern High School marches as part of commencement program. Shots of female graduates.
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Title: Graduating class at Northern High School marches as part of commencement program.
Date: 1925
Description: Graduating class at Northern High School marches as part of commencement program. Shots of female graduates.
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Record #:
3R2_02
Title: Motor truck crashes with an interurban.
Date: 1925
Description: Motor truck crashes with an interurban. Two persons were killed when speeding express hits a tester’s vehicle at 11 1/2 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue.
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Title: Motor truck crashes with an interurban.
Date: 1925
Description: Motor truck crashes with an interurban. Two persons were killed when speeding express hits a tester’s vehicle at 11 1/2 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue.
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Record #:
3R2_03
Title: Pictorial cameraman goes up in a bucket, 371 feet to top of new Eaton Tower.
Date: 1925
Description: Pictorial cameraman goes up in a bucket, 371 feet to top of new Eaton Tower. People watch and workers are busily constructing rest of the tower. A woman dances at the end.
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Title: Pictorial cameraman goes up in a bucket, 371 feet to top of new Eaton Tower.
Date: 1925
Description: Pictorial cameraman goes up in a bucket, 371 feet to top of new Eaton Tower. People watch and workers are busily constructing rest of the tower. A woman dances at the end.
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Record #:
3R2_04
Title: Dolls are sent to the children of America by the children of Japan as an expression of friendship and are exhibited at the Children’s Museum.
Date: 1925
Description: Dolls are sent to the children of America by the children of Japan as an expression of friendship and are exhibited at the Children’s Museum. Two children representing their respective countries are shown.
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Title: Dolls are sent to the children of America by the children of Japan as an expression of friendship and are exhibited at the Children’s Museum.
Date: 1925
Description: Dolls are sent to the children of America by the children of Japan as an expression of friendship and are exhibited at the Children’s Museum. Two children representing their respective countries are shown.
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