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Photograph album documenting operations of the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, Michigan, during World War II. Of note are images of the plant's construction, tanks, airplanes, bombers, ammunition, various other military products (such as a bundle of parts for Dodge trucks), men and women at work, an army field kitchen, portable air defense medical units, water-resistant parts boxes, a fire-fighting machine, various Chrysler Motors products shown "in action," and a presidential visit from Franklin D. Roosevelt. Includes 75 photographs. Volume 26 x 23 cm.

Photograph album containing images of a dinner held in honor of Archbishop of Detroit Edward Cardinal Mooney's elevation to cardinal. Contents consist of images of speakers at the event and attendees seated at tables such as Edgar A. Guest, University of Michigan president Alexander Ruthven, mayor of Detroit Edward Jeffries, businessman Charles Fisher, Jr., and numerous members of the Catholic clergy such as Father Edward Hickey. Includes 34 photographs. Volume 20.5 x 28.5 cm.

Set of three photograph albums compiled by Bob Mitchell containing images of industrial equipment in factory settings related to the Sparton Corporation. Photographs produced by the Manning Brothers Commercial Photographers of Detroit, Michigan, and/or Krumms Photographic of Battle Creek, Michigan. Also present are numerous loose photographs, two clipped articles and images of machinery in the Mansfield Tire and Rubber Company. Includes 156 photographs. All volumes 26.5 x 34.5 cm.

Photograph album containing images of a family boating and fishing trip from New Baltimore, Michigan, to the Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada. Also present is a typewritten travel log recording day-to-day activities, often in a humorous manner. "Dick Cutting" possible compiler. Includes 44 photographs and 14 typewritten pages. Volume 33.5 x 24.5 cm.

Photograph album containing images of industrial machinery manufactured by the Northrup Ajax Co. (Ajax Electro-Thermic Corp). Includes 37 photographs. Volume 34 x 27 cm.

Group of photographs in a three-ring binder box containing images of the demolition of the Dodge Main Plant in Hamtramck, Michigan. Includes 157 photographs. Box 32 x 30 cm.