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Photograph album containing images of the Convent of the Good Shepherd in Detroit, Michigan, produced by Manning Bros. Of note are views of the whole complex from different angles, views of particular buildings and their interiors, views of the grounds and outdoor shrines, and views of chapel interiors. Also present are views of the garage, laundry building, pump room, engine room, and baking ovens. Each image has printed captions and titles. Four loose images show nuns, young women, and girls engaged in various activities at the convent such as exercising, cooking, reading, and playing piano. Includes 43 photographs. Volume 26 x 34 cm.

Two folding postcard albums containing real photo postcards produced by Hendrick Picture Co. documenting flooding in the region of Saginaw, Michigan, in March of 1916. Each album includes 16 different images of the flood and views of the damage it caused. Images are identified with dates and locations mostly by the street name or intersection in Saginaw, however several other nearby cities are represented including Bay City, Carrollton, and Zilwaukee. Includes 32 real photo postcards. Both volumes 12 x 33.5 cm.