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Link to Image Titled: Big Bun, Inc.
Title/Object Name: Big Bun, Inc.
Creator: Rorabaugh & Millsap
Date Original: 1951
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Looking northeast at the Big Bun restaurant, 4724 East Central. The menu featured a loose meat sandwich on an oversized hamburger bun; inside seating and curb service available. The Tower Theatre (4802 East Central) marquee is partially in view at right, showing a movie entitled "Tales of Helpmann" starring Moira Shearer.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment, business and industry, neon, art moderne, modern, glass brick, architecture, drive-in, restaurant, cafe.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D2NE-99.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Wind Tunnel
Title/Object Name: Wind Tunnel at University of Wichita
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1951
Physical Details: 5 x 7 inches
Description: Aerial view of Walter H. Beech Memorial Wind Tunnel at University of Wichita. View is looking north. Photograph taken June 30, 1951.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, aviation, education.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: University Archives
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ua.wsu.windtunnel.2

Link to Image Titled: Southern Theatre
Title/Object Name: Southern Theatre
Creator: Rorabaugh & Millsap
Date Original: Circa 1951
Physical Details: 9.5 x 7.5
Description: Night view, exterior of Southern Theatre, 408 East Harry Street. The feature film “Cattle Drive” was released in 1951.
Keywords: Arts and entertainment, business and industry, sports and recreation, movies, films, neon, automobile, transportation, street scene, architecture, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D8-24.1.1

Link to Image Titled: East Wichita
Title/Object Name: East Wichita
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view looking southwest from current site of Towne East Square Mall (Kellogg Street at Rock Road). Main thoroughfare in image is Kellogg; its intersection with Woodlawn Boulevard at right center of image. Oil wells and derricks in foreground. Eastborough is located along right border of image; Eastridge addition and other housing developments are also shown.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, residences.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-3.1.aerialsmisc.4

Link to Image Titled: Order of the Eastern Star
Title/Object Name: Order of the Eastern Star
Creator: Unruh Studio
Date Original: 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Group photo of members of the Order of the Eastern Star, a women's fraternal organization. Members identified on original photograph. Taken April 6, 1952.
Keywords: Wichita; organizations, clubs and groups; women; African Americans.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-3.1.fratorgs.2

Link to Image Titled: Joyland Amusement Park
Title/Object Name: Joyland Amusement Park
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view looking west toward Joyland Amusement Park, 2801 South Hillside Street, showing roller coaster and Ferris wheel. New home construction is evident in Pawnee Ranch subdivision on north; Gypsum creek meanders in south and east. Joyland opened in 1949.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment, sports and recreation, business and industry, aerials, residences, rivers, amusement parks, roller coasters, Ferris wheels, Joyland.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-3.2.joyland.1

Link to Image Titled: Oil wells near Rock Road and Kellogg Avenue
Title/Object Name: Oil wells near Rock Road and Kellogg Avenue
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view of oil wells near Rock Road and Kellogg Avenue.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, business and industry, oil wells, derricks.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-3.2.oilfields.1

Link to Image Titled: Roosevelt Intermediate School
Title/Object Name: Roosevelt Intermediate School
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 3.5 x 3 inches
Description: Classroom scene, Roosevelt Intermediate School, 2201 East Douglas Avenue. A group of students are gathered around a globe and a display of letters and memorabilia. “Friendship Knows No Boundaries” slogan above display.
Keywords: Education, people, junior high, children, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_H9-9.2.1

Link to Image Titled: Roosevelt Intermediate School
Title/Object Name: Roosevelt Intermediate School
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 3.5 x 3 inches
Description: Classroom scene, Roosevelt Intermediate School, 2201 East Douglas Avenue. The student standing in front of the class is gesturing toward a large display entitled “World Wide Pen Pals.”
Keywords: Education, people, junior high, children, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_H9-9.2.12

Link to Image Titled: 200 Block East Douglas
Title/Object Name: 200 Block East Douglas
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: 200 Block East Douglas looking east. On the north side can be seen the Bennett Music House, Self Service Drugs, Thurstons Womens Wear, Kress, and Bucks.
Keywords: Street scenes, transportaion, automobiles, buses, commercial buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl349

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