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Michigan and me, 1947-1950: law school and library school
Autobiographical account of time spent in the Law School and the Library Science School at the University of Michigan, and some of the people the author knew there.
Land grant to Levi Shumway : Monroe, Mich., 1835 October 6.
Land Grant for 40 acres in Monroe, Michigan, granting "the north east quarter of the south west quarter, of section nine, in the township eight south, of range three east, in the District of lands subject to sale at Monroe, Michigan Territory, containing forty acres." This is Certificate 149.
[Envelope to Joe from Lapeer County Press]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: Envelope is from December 30, 1982, Farmington, Michigan. Envelope was used to return a poem by Joe Clark, HBSS from the Lapeer County Press in Lapeer, Michigan. Joe had a weekly photo and poem or witticism in the Lapeer County Press that ran for maybe 15 years or more. Frank and Gladys Cooper, writers for the Press were good family friends who would drop by and pick out a pile of photos. The Cooper's created and managed the column.
[Type Written Caption]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: Caption is from December 30, 1982, Farmington, Michigan. Type written photo caption written by Joe Clark, HBSS for the Lapeer County Press in Lapeer, Michigan. Joe had a weekly photo and poem or witticism in the Lapeer County Press that ran for maybe 15 years or more. Frank and Gladys Cooper, writers for the Press were good family friends who would drop by and pick out a pile of photos. The Cooper's created and managed the column.
[Helen Krent inside an Automobile]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: This photo was taken in the late 1930s. Hamtramck, Michigan is a small town and Polish community surrounded by the city of Detroit. Helen Krent sits in an automobile. Photo by: Bernice Clark
[Aunt Georgia]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: Hamtramck, Michigan is a small town and Polish community surrounded by the city of Detroit. This photo was taken in the late 1930s. The girl in this photo is “Aunt Georgia.” A honorary title because she moved in and lived with our family in the years before I was born. Photo by: Bernice Clark.
[Woman and police car]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: This photo was taken during the late 1930s in St. Clair, Michigan. It is an image of an unknown woman sitting on the running board of a police car.
[Anna Ruzylo in the Kitchen]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: This photo was taken in the late 1930s. Hamtramck, Michigan is a small town and Polish community surrounded by the city of Detroit. Anna Ruzylo is my great grandmother. There are not many photos of my great grandmother in the archive since she came over from Poland very late in life. My wife, Kay, and I named our daughter Anna Marie Clark in her honor.
[Three Girls on a Beach]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: This photo was taken during the late 1930s in St. Clair, Michigan. It is a photo of three girls on a Lake St.Clair beach: Virl Gregg (married name), Unknown girl, and Helen Krent. Virl was a long time family friend.
[Ed Krent and automobile]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: This photo was taken in the late 1930s. Hamtramck, Michigan is a small town and Polish community surrounded by the city of Detroit. On top of the automobile is Ed Krent. He was the youngest brother on my mother's side, the Polish side, of the family. Photo by: Bernice Clark
[Joe Clark Caught in the Kitchen]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: This photo was taken during the late 1930s. Hamtramck, Michigan is a small town and Polish community surrounded by the city of Detroit. Caught in the kitchen drying dishes is my father Joe Clark, HBSS. This is a very early photo of him. I know of only two or three others taken earlier in his life.
[Bill Krent and Friend]
Photograph of Bill Krent (left) and an unknown man standing together in front of a vehicle, parked on the street in a residential neighborhood. Several houses are visible behind them, and other vehicles are parked on the street; a sidewalk is visible in the foreground.
[Helen Krent ]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: This photo was taken during the late 1930s in St. Claire, Michigan. This is Helen Krent standing outside a friend's home. Helen was my mother Bernice’s younger sister. She later married Steve Werner. It's a beautiful picture of her.
[Woman standing by a tree]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: This photo was taken during the late 1930s in St. Claire, Michigan. It is an image of an unknown woman standing by a tree. Photo by: Bernice Clark
[Helen Krent on Sidewalk]
Photograph of Helen Krent standing on a sidewalk, to the right of a tree in Hamtramck, Michigan. She is wearing a dark-colored hat and a long, dark-colored coat with a large flower on the left lapel. The ground behind her has a layer of patchy snow, and there are several houses visible behind a low, decorative metal fence.
[Woman posing with a police vehicle]
Photograph of a woman posing with a St. Clair police vehicle. She is sitting on the foot ledge on the side of the car with her head sitting in her right hand, and her left holding a half-eaten piece of food. The car door has a badge outline on it to her left, with the words "St. Clair Police Service" written in it.
[Bernice, a Friend, and Helen]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: Hamtramck, Michigan is a small town and Polish community surrounded by the city of Detroit. This photo was taken in the late 1930s. On the left is Bernice Krent, center is a friend, and on the right is Helen Krent. Bernice married Joe Clark on May 11, 1943. Her sister Helen married Steve Werner. As sisters go, they were always best friends.
[Unknown Friend and Ed Krent]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: Hamtramck, Michigan is a small town and Polish community surrounded by the city of Detroit. This photo was taken in the late 1930s. Standing in the car's doorway is an unknown friend. Sitting on the fender is Ed Krent. He was the youngest brother on my mother's side of the family. Photo by: Bernice Krent.
[Virl and Helen]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: This photo was taken during the late 1930s in St. Claire, Michigan. Virl Gregg and Helen Krent stand in Virl's backyard. Gregg is Virl's married name. I don't know what her maiden name was when this photo was taken. Helen was Bernice's younger sister. Photo by: Bernice Clark
[Helen Krent Watches Woman Pull Weeds]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: This photo was taken during the late 1930s in St. Claire, Michigan. Unknown woman pulls weeds in her lawn as Helen Krent watches. Photo by: Bernice Clark
[Esther & Bill]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: This photo was taken in the late 1930s. Hamtramck, Michigan is a small town and Polish community surrounded by the city of Detroit. Hard to tell because this shot is fuzzy, but my guess is that this is Esther and Bill horsing around. They would have been courting at this point and that kind of behavior between a boy and a girl is still in fashion today. (Esther (can’t recall her maiden name) and Bill Krent)
[Unknown girl]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: This photo was taken during the late 1930s. Hamtramck, Michigan is a small town and Polish community surrounded by the city of Detroit. The girl in this photo is unknown to me, but the neighborhood is definitely Hamtramck. Photo by: Bernice Clark
[Aunt Esther at the Kitchen Table]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: This photo was taken during the late 1930s in Hamtramck, Michigan. Hamtramck is a small town and Polish community surrounded by the city of Detroit. My Aunt Esther (can’t recall her maiden name at this time) is featured at the kitchen table. She would eventually marry Bill Krent and have 4 children: Jackie, David, Marsha and Claudia.
[Helen Krent in the Front Seat]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: This photo was taken during the late 1930s in St. Clair, Michigan. This is Helen Krent sitting in the front seat of an automobile. Helen was my mother Bernice’s younger sister. She later married Steve Werner.
[Playmates]
Photograph of Junebug Clark and Gary Lewis on a short flight of concrete stairs and Sharon Koziarz leaning against a window at the bottom of the stairs at the back of the Clark home. The boy to the left is seated on the stairs and the boy to the left is standing on the last step, leaning against the brick house. Sharon has her left foot raised to the window sill and is leaning against the house, toward the boys. The hand of another child is visible at right, from out-of-frame.
[Detroit skyline across the Lake Erie at night]
Photograph of the Detroit, Michigan skyline at night from across Lake Erie. The bright lights from the streets and buildings leave reflections on the lake's surface.
[Photograph of a young girl posing for a photo]
Photograph of a young girl posing for a photograph by leaning on her elbows on a table. Around the young girl is a box drawn in blue ink; on the back of the photograph is a stamp with "'pictures that tell a story' Joe Clark Detroit, Michigan" and a handwritten note, "Crop, 2 2 x 3, 2 8 x 10, try vignetting one".
[The intersection of Woodward and Park Avenue in Detroit]
Photograph of the intersection of Woodward and Park Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. Urban buildings line both sides of Woodward Avenue. The Hudson's Department Store can be seen in the background.
[Kern's department store in Detroit]
Photograph of the Kern's department store building in Detroit, Michigan. The store opened in 1929 and closed in 1959. The building was demolished in the 1960s. A large clock hangs above the entrance of the building.
[Joe Clark Photographic Studios]
Photograph of the building where Joe Clark's Photographic Studios was located in Detroit, Michigan. The studio was located on the second floor of 11 Arcadia Building on 3513 Woodward Avenue. A restaurant and a bar are located beneath the studio. Two men are standing on the sidewalk and look up at the building.
[The intersection of Woodward and Park Avenue in Detroit, 2]
Photograph of the intersection of Woodward and Park Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. Urban buildings line both sides of Woodward Avenue. The Hudson's Department Store can be seen in the background. A woman and a man stand on the sidewalk next to each other. The woman is possibly Helen Krent.
[The intersection of Woodward and Park Avenue in Detroit]
Photograph of the intersection of Woodward and Park Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. Urban buildings line both sides of Woodward Avenue. The Hudson's Department Store can be seen in the background.
[Parade of soldiers standing in front of City Hall]
Photograph of groups of infantry standing at attention, surrounded by other citizens, listening to a speech done in front of Detroit City Hall. In the background is a sign that reads, "3rd war loan, back the attack with *unintelligible* bonds".
[Detroit, Michigan city hall]
Photograph of the front of Detroit City Hall. In front of the building is a newsstand selling domestic and foreign papers as well as crowds of people going about their day.
[Aerial photograph of a parade marching downtown, 1]
Aerial photograph of a parade marching in downtown Detroit, Michigan, outside of the City Hall. Crowds of people are lined along the edges of the streets.
[Aerial image of a parade in downtown, 1]
Aerial shot of a parade marching in downtown Detroit, Michigan, in front of City Hall. On the streets below are hundreds of people in the streets watching.
[Joe Clark collection box, 2]
Text on the paper reads, "Joe Clark, H. B. S. S, 20 Bartlett at Woodward Detroit 3, Michigan Tulsa 3-3912 Photographic Ideas Pictures That Tell A Story".
[Joe Clark collection box, 1]
Text on the paper reads, "Joe Clark, H. B. S. S, 20 Bartlett at Woodward Detroit 3, Michigan Tulsa 3-3912 Photographic Ideas Pictures That Tell A Story".
[Joe Clark wearing a gas mask]
Photograph of Joe Clark standing on top a the gas storage tanks at the Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan. In the image, Clark is holding a Rolleiflex camera with a full gas mask with a oxygen tank strapped to his back while wearing business attire. The company's factory building can be seen in the background.
[Joe Clark in Detroit]
Photograph of Joe Clark in Detroit, Michigan.In the image, Clark is leaning against a tree in a tie, buttoned dress shirt, and slacks. A pen can be seen hanging in his left breast pocket while behind him a street filled with cars and skyscrapers.
[Joe Clark in a gas mask]
Photograph of Joe Clark standing on top a the gas storage tanks at the Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan. In the image, Clark is holding a Rolleiflex camera with a full gas mask with a oxygen tank strapped to his back while wearing business attire. The company's factory building can be seen in the background.
[Seeder Farm Equipment]
Photograph of a seeder used in farming. In the high contrast image, the seeder is being viewed from behind and is the only object visible in the image.
[Polish Class]
Photograph of pairs of children spinning and dancing at the Polish National Alliance Hall. "Bernice Clark" is signed in the lower left corner of the image.
[Detroit City Skyline 1956]
Photograph of downtown Detroit with the Detroit River in the foreground. A ship extends through the left half of the photograph, and a cloudy sky can be seen behind the skyscrapers. Photo is taken from the Windsor, Canada side of the river where Detroit is actually North of Canada. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Clark PhotoFile: 0000-0004-22
[Portrait of George Romney]
Photograph of George Romney during his 1963-1969 run as Governor of Michigan - taken from the side and at close range.
[Winter Farm Equipment]
Photograph of farm equipment in the Michigan snow. In the high-contrast image, the plow mechanics are distinguished against the white snow.
[Faces of Christmas]
Photograph of a unknown girl with Santa at Crowley's. In the image the back of Santa's head takes up the left of the frame while looking at a little girl in a striped dress and large bow. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Clark PhotoFile: 7843-0001-10 mounted on wood
[Detroit Bank and Trust Company Building (1)]
Photograph of the Detroit Bank and Trust Company building, taken in such a manner as to distort the building's shape and make its top appear larger than the bottom. In this image, the building itself is placed between other, smaller buildings, and cars are driving past it. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS
[Man at the USO Building]
Photograph of a man in uniform, with a bag on his back, standing in front of the United Services Organization (USO) building in Detroit, Michigan. The sign on the building reads "USO - Service to Service Men," and the door is open, shining light out on the unidentified man.
[Detroit Lions Football Player Alex Karras]
Photograph of Detroit Lions football player Alex Karras as he walks off the field. In the image Karras is looking down while licking his lips, wearing full football gear, as he walks away from the field. Junebug Clark narrative: Alex was also known for his movie role, Mongo, in "Blazing Saddles" and as the TV Dad in the television series "Webster." Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: H.B.S.S Clark PhotoFile: 8635-0011-12
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