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1. Bing Crosby at Kent Country Club

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Famous actor Bing Crosby swinging a golf club with a large crowd watching at the Kent Country Club.
Date Created:
1942-09-12T00:00:00Z
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

2. Rochester, at Rowe Hotel

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Eddie "Rochester" Anderson from the Jack Benny Show at the Rowe Hotel talking on a telephone.
Date Created:
1947-07-10T00:00:00Z
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

3. Liberty Bell parade, Campau Square

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Liberty Bell Parade at Campau Square in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Liberty Bell replica rang out on May 25, 1950 to signify the opening of the local Independence Savings Bonds drive of the Treasury Department. The ceremony was held in front of the McKay Towers building. Speakers included Jack Benny, Eddie "Rochester" Andersonfrom the Jack Benny show as well as local dignitaries. Veterans and civic groups also particiapted in the event. This photo was taken at Campau Square in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Date Created:
1950-05-25T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

4. Celebration at Central High School

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The recipient of a watch at a ceremony in front of Central High School shows an older couple the gift.
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

5. Liberty Bell parade, Campau Square, Jack Benny

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Liberty Bell Parade with Jack Benny riding in a Goodwin-Pontiac convertible. The Liberty Bell replica rang out on May 25, 1950 to signify the opening of the local Independence Savings Bond drive of the Treasury Department. Speakers at the ceremony included Jack Benny, "Rochester" from the Jack Benny show as well as local dignitaries. Veterans and civic groups also participated in the event. This photo was taken at Campau Square in downtonw Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Date Created:
1950-05-25T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

6. State Representative Tom Mathieu with Eunice Kennedy-Shriver

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Mathieu with Eunice Kennedy-Shriver
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

7. Celebration at Central High School

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One of the Central High School graduates of 1936 with the honored guest.
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

8. Greeting Paul Whiteman

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Small boy dressed as hotel bellhop shaking hands with Mr. Whiteman, holding an oversized skeleton key wth the words "Paul Whiteman" on it. A woman nearby is holding a bouquet of roses with a sign for "The Rowe" hotel.
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

9. Roy Rogers

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Roy Rogers visiting Wurzburg's department store on November 11, 1950. Two young buckaroos are awarded prizes by Rogers while Wurzburg's staff look on. Wurzburg's was located at the southwest corner of Monroe and Ottawa in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Date Created:
1950-11-17T00:00:00Z
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

10. Celebration at Central High School

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A crowd of young people in front of Central High School, many of whom are holding a scrolled paper, possibly a diploma. In front of the students, a young women is being honored by five men, one handing her a watch. Again the man to the right of the presenter is Claude F. Switzer, principal of Central High School, and to the left of the presenter is Pearl E. Oldt, faculty member teaching Printing and Mathematics. (Identified in 1936 Central High School yearbook)
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)