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Temple B'nai Israel Collection
Collection
Identifier: RH-A-56
Abstract
The collection is composed of four items from Temple B’nai Israel in Kalamazoo dating from 1911 to 2010.
Dates:
1911-2010
Teresa B. Bowmaster Diaries
Collection
Identifier: RH-A-4241
Scope and Contents
This collection is composed of twelve diaries written by Teresa B. Bowmaster (1882-1969) from 1918 and 1939-1965. The diaries document the daily life of Teresa Bowmaster.
Two notable entry in the diaries: on July 30, 1960 and August 8, 1960, Teresa writes that her husband Frank passed away and finding out that her son John had also passed away.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1918, 1939-1965
The Aelfric Archive
Collection
Identifier: 02-exws_aelfric
Abstract
Archive of research materials relating to Aelfric of Eynsham (c. 955 CE - c. 1010 CE). Archive consists mostly of photocopied materials and offprints used by Proffessor Luke Reinsma compiled the work, Aelfric: an annotated bibliography, published by Garland in 1987.
Dates:
1850-1998; Other: Majority of material found within 1881-1985; Other: Date acquired: 1997
The Alabastine Company
Collection
Identifier: RH-A-3776
Scope and Contents
The collection is composed of a book titled Artistic Home Decoration published by The Alabastine Company, circa 1920. The contents of the book concern the history of wall decoration, Alabastine, and what color combinations are harmonious. There are several colored drawings of what The Alabastine Company considers to be aesthetically pleasing wall decorations. Several pages are written in a Q and A format, with many questions concerning...
Dates:
1920
The Alphadelphia Society newsletter
Item
Identifier: RH-A-4260
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one folder containing a newsletter from the Alphadelphia Society called the “Primitive Expounder” (no.15) dated June 12, 1845.
Dates:
June 12, 1845
The Brownson & Rankin Dry Goods Co.
Collection
Identifier: RH-A-3867
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of one booklet titled, “Miniatures From Paris, Showing the Leading Designs (From Life) by the Great Parisian Modistes.” It was a Holiday Inn postcard from Sprinkle Road, donated by Starring Endowment.
Dates:
1898
The Checker Cab Manufacturing Corporation Collection
Collection
Identifier: RH-A-3645
Scope and Contents
The booklet is an advertisement for Checker Cab Manufacturing Company’s 6 and 8 passenger “Drive-Er-Matic” special sedans, appealing to a large family instead of cabs. The booklet describes the car in depth, from detailed pictures and illustrations of mechanical components to its reputation on the road. The “Drive-Er-Matic” is described as “Beauty and Comfort with Checker Economy” (pages 8-9). The reader can enjoy its colored illustrations and grayscale photographs of the interior, exterior,...
Dates:
1922
The Comstock Manufacturing Company Collection
Collection
Identifier: RH-A-3653
Scope and Contents
The catalogue was produced in 1895 by the Comstock Manufacturing Company in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The company was a manufacturer of automatic cut-off engines, boilers, pumps, and power transmitting machinery. The catalogue includes illustrations of its products along with their prices and information.
Dates:
1895
The Development Office
Record Group
Identifier: RG-28/1
Scope and Contents
Finding aids and inventories for The Development Office (28/1)
Dates:
1940 - 1982
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