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1. RCA Victor Radios

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A display of floor models of RCA Victor radios. The display stands in a larger convention hall or ballroom.
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

2. Majestic Electric Radio Advertisement

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The Majestic radio was photographed down in the mines about 50 to 100 ft. and ¾ of a mile back in the mine, using a four foot aerial and there was good reception from stations in Chicago, Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas. Six men in suits and topcoats are posed behind the radio. The man on the far right is identified as Ted Geistart. Two men in work clothes are kneeling on either side of the radio, one holding a small lamp. A sign on top of the radio says “This is a Majestic Electric Radio”. Behind the men is a rail car filled with broken rock.
Date Created:
1929-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

3. RCA Victor Display

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A broader view of the exhibit of eighteen RCA Victor radios, floor models and table top radios from the 1930s, and includes the advertising cardboard cutout of the RCA Victor drum majorette.
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

4. Williams Magnavox

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Williams Magnavox located at 1447 Lake Drive SE in the Eastown neighborhood, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Formerly part of the Berger Chevrolet dealership, the building now houses the Eastown branch of the U.S. Postal Service.
Date Created:
1967-11-21T00:00:00Z
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

5. J. A. White Distributors booth

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The exhibit booth for Van's Radio Sales and Service at the auto show. Show are floor radio consoles, table top radios, and Zenith Arm Chair Radios. Also shown are Leonard Refrigerators, Maytag Washers, and Sunbeam Mix Masters.
Date Created:
1937-11-03T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

6. RCA Victor Display

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An exhibit of eighteen RCA Victor radios, floor models and table top radios from the 1930s.
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

7. Philco Banquet

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Floor radio cabinets and table-top models of "The new 1937 Philco" line the walls of a large hotel banquet room. More than 150 men are seated at long tables, with a head table of eight men, one of whom is standing. Three African American waiters and a maitre d stand in the back.
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)