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Link to Image Titled: New Swallow Airplane
Title/Object Name: New Swallow Airplane
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1924
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Side view of the New Swallow Airplane manufactured by the Swallow Airplane Manufacturing Company. Swallow Field was located at 2401 North Hillside.
Keywords: Transportation, aviation, plane.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1934

Link to Image Titled: Parade Scene
Title/Object Name: Parade Scene
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1924
Physical Details: 4 x 2 inches
Description: Looking east in the 300 block of Douglas Avenue, July 8, 1924. Group of people identified as “Rorabaugh Pioneers” (employees of Rorabaugh Dry Goods Company) are celebrating the annual Rorabaugh Employees Company Picnic with a parade. Business signs in view: Innes Cosgrove Music, Midwest Insurance Company, Toy Land, Orr’s Book Store, Newark Shoe Store, J. W. Jenkins & Sons Music Company, Western Pacific Tea Company, Wichita Hotel, and Eaton Hotel.
Keywords: Business and industry; organizations, clubs and groups; public events; street scenes; Wichita; fashion; children; automobile; transportation.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_L1-22.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Camping Scene
Title/Object Name: Camping Scene
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1924
Physical Details: 4 x 2 inches
Description: Four Wichitans, all identified (on file), posed with their automobiles and camping gear in Loueta Pass. A tent appears to be strung between the automobiles. The right auto bears an indistinct “Wichita” identification plate with the trademark Hockaday “H” sold by Hockaday Auto Supplies Company.
Keywords: People, transportation, sports and recreation, transportation, Wichita, sportswear, knickers, middy blouse, fashion.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_L4-10.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Camping Trip
Title/Object Name: Camping Trip
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1924
Physical Details: 3 x 2 inches
Description: Four Wichitans, all identified (on file), posed with their automobiles in Loueta Pass. Camping gear is strapped to the fender and “rumble seat” of the autos.
Keywords: People, transportation, sports and recreation, transportation, Wichita, sportswear, knickers, middy blouse, fashion.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_L4-10.1.2

Link to Image Titled: Wichita High School East
Title/Object Name: Wichita High School East
Creator: Edgar B. Smith
Date Original: Circa 1925
Physical Details: 9.5 x 7.5 inches
Description: Wichita High School East, 2301 East Douglas Avenue; designed by architect Lorentz Schmidt. This new building was constructed in 1922-1924 to replace the Wichita High School at 324 North Emporia; renamed East High in 1929. The Architectural style is considered modified Collegiate Gothic.
Keywords: Education, Wichita, bridal wreath spirea, architecture.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D7-14.5.1

Link to Image Titled: McKenzie Midget Auto
Title/Object Name: McKenzie Midget Auto
Creator: Donaldson Brothers Studio
Date Original: Circa 1925
Physical Details: 3.75 x 2.25 inches
Description: Unidentified boy driving a miniature automobile built by McKenzie Body Works. Proprietor Leo L. McKenzie built a series of these small cars. They were fully motorized, not pedal cars.
Keywords: Business and industry, children, people, residences, street scenes, transportation, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_T3-34.1.12

Link to Image Titled: McKenzie Midget Auto
Title/Object Name: McKenzie Midget Auto
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1925
Physical Details: 3.25 x 3 inches
Description: Four unidentified children and a miniature automobile built by McKenzie Body Works. The small car appears to be the same one shown in item wschm_T3-34.1.11. Perhaps this family won the contest advertised on the poster.
Keywords: Business and industry, children, people, residences, transportation, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_T3-34.1.10

Link to Image Titled: McKenzie Midget Auto
Title/Object Name: McKenzie Midget Auto
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1925
Physical Details: 3.75 x 3 inches
Description: Leo L. McKenzie posed with one of the miniature automobiles that he built at his business, McKenzie Body Works, 117 West First Street. This particular little car was intended to be a contest prize, others were sold (see also item wschm_T3-34.1.10).
Keywords: Business and industry, children, people, transportation, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_T3-34.1.11

Link to Image Titled: Wichita City Library Bookmobile
Title/Object Name: Wichita City Library Bookmobile
Creator: Lauritson G. Whittier
Date Original: Circa 1925
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Wichita City Library Bookmobile parked on lawn in front of old Carnegie library.
Keywords: Wichita, libraries and museums, education, public services, transportation, arts and entertainment, public library, bookmobile, books.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_WPL1807

Link to Image Titled: Bathing Beauty Contest
Title/Object Name: Bathing Beauty Contest
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1925
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Beauty contest sponsored by the Wichita Eagle.
Keywords: Wichita; business and industry; organizations, clubs and groups; public events; sports and recreation; clothing; fashion; swim suits; bathing costumes; hair styles.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Photographs
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_L5-1.1.1

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