| 1 | Title: | William A. (Radio Jake) Jacoby Scrapbook Collection, 1918-1938  | | | | Accession: | 85.161 | | | | Creator: | Jacoby, William A., 1895- | | | | Abstract: | Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, William Albert Jacoby, Jr., or "Radio Jake", was known during the 1930s for his work as a radio engineer and personality resolving radio interference issues around the Midwest. Jacoby worked in several cities including Indianapolis, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and in Detroit for the Detroit News and WWJ Radio. In addition to his engineering work Jacoby organized a number of "Give A Radio" campaigns which collected and donated radios to shut-ins and disaster relief efforts. The nine scrapbooks contain clippings, photographs, scripts, and correspondence describing Jacoby's career in radio and later as a publicist. Also included is a small amount of material from Jacoby's time in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWI, where he was wounded in 1918 and later discharged. | | | | Subjects: | Radio | Radio engineers | Charitable giving | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 5 | Title: | Collection on Frank Johnson, 1904-1957 (bulk 1904-1942) | | | | Accession: | 570 | | | | Creator: | Johnson, Russell F. | | | | Abstract: | Collected diaries and oral interview transcripts relating to Frank Johnson’s automotive career with Leland and Faulconer, Cadillac Motor Company, Lincoln Motor Company, and Ford Motor Company. | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 6 | Title: | Henry Johnson Papers | | | | Accession: | 2001.130 | | | | Creator: | Johnson, Henry Carter, 1908-1996 | | | | Abstract: | This collection contains 1 CD-ROM of digital images depicting Johnson at work and with his creations, a photocopied price list, photocopies of newspaper and magazine articles, a 1957 issue of Popular Mechanics containing an article about Johnson, a photocopy of the 1953 studio’s visitors register, and 2 framed photographic prints showing Johnson at work. | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 7 | Title: | Jim Johnson Halloween Research Collection | | | | Accession: | 2014.56 | | | | Creator: | Johnson, Jim | | | | Abstract: | Halloween has been a part of American culture in some form since the start of the country. With its Celtic origins, and other traditions rooted in pagan and Christian practices, immigrants continued to celebrate the holiday. In the early 20th Century, Halloween became more associated with pranks and mischief, resulting in public parties with treats becoming more prevalent to discourage vandalism. Trick-or-treating also began around the same time, becoming an established U.S. custom during the 1950s. This collection, assembled by The Henry Ford curator Jim Johnson, contains 88 books, pamphlets, and periodicals documenting home and public celebratory practices of Halloween, mostly from the 20th Century. Included are a set of reproduction Dennison's Bogie Books from 1912-1926 and 1933. Also included are two wood engraving prints that were clipped from magazines. | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 9 | Title: | Joseph Junget Collection, 1913-1940 | | | | Accession: | 84.1.1655 | | | | Creator: | Junget, Joseph | | | | Abstract: | The Joseph Junget Collection contains materials relating to Junget and his time spent working at Ford Motor Company's Highland Park Power Plant from 1913 to 1940. The collection is comprised of lists and descriptions from the plant; a metal badge, number 3134c; assorted blueprints; a reprint of a 1916 issue of Power; and photographic prints illustrating plant construction, machinery, and the cargo ship Benson Ford. 0.25 cubic ft. (1 box). | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
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