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Booklet - 1931 Pleasure Days

Booklet

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1931 Pleasure Days

Brochure - John S. Coppin, Art Exhibit

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John S. Coppin, Art Exhibit

Postcard - The Fisher Building

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The Fisher Building

Postcard - Greetings from Detroit

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Greetings from Detroit

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Print, Photographic - Washington Blvd. Facing South

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Washington Blvd. Facing South

Print, Photographic - Thomas Jefferson Jr. H.S. - Classroom was once a Gymnasium

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Thomas Jefferson Jr. H.S. - Classroom was once a Gymnasium

Print, Photographic - Thomas Jefferson Jr. H.S.

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Thomas Jefferson Jr. H.S.

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Postcard - The Ambassador Bridge

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The Ambassador Bridge

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