Creator: M. S. Fong

Date Original: Circa 1941

Physical Details: 3.25 x 2.5 inches

Description: Seven young Chinese men (all identified, on file) on an outing at Santa Fe Lake. All were Chinese immigrants who came to Wichita in the 1930s and were employed at the Pan American Café.

Keywords: Business and industry, parks, people, employment, occupations, immigrants, sports and recreation, games.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photographic Contact Print

Collection Name:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_H1-57.11.1

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: 1942

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: Walter H. Beech and Olive Ann Beech view wartime production lines. View shows interior of Plant I at Beech Aircraft Corporation.

Keywords: Wichita, aviation, business and industry, people.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Walter H. and Olive Ann Beech Collection

Repository: Wichita State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wsu_ms97-02.3.9.1

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1942

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: View looking south toward Pacific Hotel, 225-227 West Douglas Avenue. Built in 1912, building was downtown landmark across from Missouri Pacific depot until it was razed in the 1960s to make room for Century II complex. Pacific Coffee Shop at left of hotel entrance.

Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, buildings.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Richard M. Long Collection

Repository: Wichita State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wsu_ms96-04.2.17.1

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1942

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: View looking west toward George C. Christopher & Son Iron Works and Orpheum Cleaners in 700 block of North Cleveland Avenue. Unlikely combination of businesses lasted from the late 1920s to the early 1960s.

Keywords: Wichita, business and industry.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce

Repository: Wichita State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.72.48.1

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1943

Physical Details: 3.5 x 2 inches

Description: Four women peeling potatoes near the back door of the restaurant at 150 North Market. They were employed as waitresses and kitchen helpers. The restaurant was owned by a partnership of six Chinese men who immigrated to the U.S. in the 1920s.

Keywords: Business and industry, employment, occupations, people, Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photographic Contact Print

Collection Name:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_H1-57.4.1

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: 1943

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: Interior of Farmers and Bankers Life Insurance Office, northeast corner of 1st and Market.

Keywords: Business and industry, furniture.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_wpl1449

Creator: Paul Bulla

Date Original: 1943

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: Nighttime view of the north side of East Douglas Avenue from Laura Avenue; shows many shops, businesses, and billboard advertising; Paul Bulla's car is at right foreground.

Keywords: Wichita, street scenes, business and industry, King's-X Restaurant, Cero's Ice Cream and Candy Shop, Ollie Moses East End Department Store, Fisher Loans, Standard Roofing Company, Amateur Radio Equipment Company, billboards, advertising.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Homer T. Harden Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_HTH215

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1943

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: Counter help at Candyland, a confectionery and restaurant located at 128 North Broadway owned by Andrew C. Mikes.

Keywords: Business and industry, interior, people, fashion, uniforms, African American.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_wpl2025

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1943

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: This is a Canteen sponsored by the Soroptomist Club, located in the Union Station, 701 East Douglas. Servicemen were welcomed by the volunteers.

Keywords: People, military, business and industry, service counter, restaurant, African American.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_wpl1223

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: 1943

Physical Details: 3.25 x 2.5 inches

Description: Anniversary celebration of local radio quiz show called “Quizzer Baseball.” The show was broadcast by KFH radio station from the Civic Theatre, located at 725 West Douglas Avenue.

Keywords: Arts and entertainment, business and industry, fashion, accordion, public events, west side, Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photographic Contact Print

Collection Name:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_L4-4.1.1

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