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Link to Image Titled: University of Wichita
Title/Object Name: University of Wichita
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1930
Physical Details: 3.75 x 2.5 inches
Description: Women’s physical education class. Location possibly Henrion gymnasium, which was built in 1921. In 1926, the citizens of Wichita agreed by vote to give support to Fairmount College and re-established it as a city-financed university.
Keywords: Education, sports and recreation; organizations, clubs and groups; people; fashion; exercise; fitness; gymnastics; Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_H11-16.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Wichita High School North
Title/Object Name: Wichita High School North
Creator: Edgar B. Smith
Date Original: Circa 1930
Physical Details: 9.5 x 7.5 inches
Description: Young women students in Home Economics sewing class. The lesson on the blackboard describes the characteristics of bungalow architecture. The charts indicate color combinations.
Keywords: Education, girls, fashion, clothing, Singer sewing machines, needlework, domestic arts, interior, furniture, African American, Hispanic American.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_H9-56.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Jayanell Factory
Title/Object Name: Jayanell Factory
Creator: Edgar B. Smith
Date Original: 1930
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Cutting room at the Jayanell factory showing part of the miles of cloth that was made into uniforms. The factory, built in 1925, was located at 9th and Mosley streets.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.68.47.1

Link to Image Titled: Allsteel Products Manufacturing Engineering Department
Title/Object Name: Allsteel Products Manufacturing Engineering Department
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1930
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Engineering department at Allsteel Products Manufacturing located at 321 West English.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, people.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.68.49.1

Link to Image Titled: Western Iron and Foundry Machine Shop
Title/Object Name: Western Iron and Foundry Machine Shop
Creator: Bulla
Date Original: 1930
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Interior view of Western Iron and Foundry machine shop located at 702 East Second.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, people.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.68.47.2

Link to Image Titled: West Wichita
Title/Object Name: West Wichita
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1930
Physical Details: 5 x 7 inches
Description: Aerial view of West Wichita showing commercial, residential and industrial districts. Prominent commercial buildings include Wichita Hospital and Palace Block at lower left. Confluence of Little Arkansas and Arkansas rivers at top left; just below is portion of Ackerman Island lying north of 2nd Street bridge.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, business and industry, bridges, rivers, buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Richard M. Long Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms96-04.2.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Crestview Country Club
Title/Object Name: Crestview Country Club
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1930
Physical Details: 5 x 9.5 inches
Description: View looking north toward 18th green and Crestview Country Club clubhouse. The building, built in 1924, was designed by architects Eberson and Weaver. The clubhouse and the golf course have been part of the Wichita State University campus since 1967.
Keywords: Wichita, sports and recreation, buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.70.5.1

Link to Image Titled: Supreme Propeller Company
Title/Object Name: Supreme Propeller Company
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1930
Physical Details: 7.5 x 9.5 inches
Description: View of Supreme Propeller Company offices and factory, 915 East Lincoln Street. Completed in 1929, building was located at southwest corner of Lincoln and Washington streets. Left side of image cropped.
Keywords: Wichita, aviation, business and industry, buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.72.50.1

Link to Image Titled: Municipal Airport, 3800 South Oliver
Title/Object Name: Municipal Airport, 3800 South Oliver
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1931
Physical Details: 5 x 7 inches
Description: Front view of hangar, Richfield Company truck refueling an airplane. Wichita built the airport in 1929 to insure the city's place in the new cross-continent mail and passenger routes. The city was well-positioned for air travel due to its central geographic location and a growing aircraft industry.
Keywords: Wichita, aviation, business and industry, transportation, air capital, aircraft.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D10-6.1.3

Link to Image Titled: Engine House No. 2
Title/Object Name: Engine House No. 2
Creator: R. Snyder
Date Original: 1931
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: View of Engine House No. 2, 500 South Topeka Street. The building was located on the southeast corner of Topeka and Lewis streets. Photograph taken September 22, 1931.
Keywords: Wichita, public services, buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.70.29.1

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