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1990-1991 American Bungalow Catalogs

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 11

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Michael Davis papers contain research files and publication materials related to his book, America's Favorite Homes, published in 1988 with Wayne State University Press. It is organized into two series and multiple subseries.

The ARTICLES AND RESEARCH FILES series is comprised of research materials such as articles and kit home catalogs from Aladdin, American Bungalow, Gordon-Van Tine, Harris Bros., Hirschfield, Home Builders, Lewis, Mershon and Morely, Michigan Pipe Company, Radford, Sears, and Ward. Catalogs date from the early 1900s through the early 1990s.

The AMERICA'S FAVORITE HOMES: PUBLICATION MATERIALS series contains draft chapters, photograph captions, proposal package, drafts/notes, and information on the 1991 relaunch of the publication.

Dates

  • Creation: 1903 - 1991

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Extent

From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet (5 archive boxes, 1 record center carton, 1 oversized folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository

Contact:
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
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