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    A repository of searchable Finding Aids.

    The Adam Ludewig Collection highlights the paper materials of the Adam Ludewig’s Bookstore located on 118 N 2d Ave (Polk City Directory 1914 pg.266). Several materials, within the collection, also show his family and employees throughout his time (the 1900s to 1950s). The collection fits into the archives in that ...

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    'Way Out Wayne' Kendziorski has been entertaining audiences and influencing other musicians for decades. Wayne started forming bands in high school- the likes of Pendulum and The Rutt. He later moving to Detroit where he performed for many years with the Rick Hall Band and The RH Factor- highlighted by ...

    Trinity Episcopal Church organist Bill Kaltrider's story begins as a lad in Owosso, Michigan who was fascinated with organs. In this interview, Bill and his wife Pat recount his career in music- from sneaking into churches for some playtime on the organ, to touring with the Blue Jacket Navy Choir, ...

    St. Paul Lutheran Church organist Marvis McNeil recounts her life in music from her roots in Alpena to playing the violin in regional orchestras,and piano in supper clubs and private parties. Marvis talks about her musical family as well as her musical achievements in the Alpena Public School system.

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    The music and words of local country music artist, Ernest Walker.

    At age 10, Clint Kirchoff received his first accordion from a Norwegian family in Leer, MI. He studied piano with Mrs. Douville while he was in high school. Clint played local dances and weddings in the area before he began sailing on the cement boats in 1949. He was often ...

    August 2016 James Rasche began playing guitar at the age of 14 and performed in the local Alcona music scene. In this interview, James talks about some of his early years playing at the Mountain Inn, Slanty Shanty, and Rainbow Lounge, as well as many local festivals, dances, and parties ...

    Coming from a musical family, Cal's love for music began at the early age of five and was influenced by his travels growing up in a military family. While his father was stationed in Hawaii, Cal learned traditional Hawaiian music and torch dancing which contributed in developing a passion for ...

    "Waiting for Election Returns, Chisholm Street, April 17, 1887"

    "City Hall, Steeple removed, May 10, 1908"

    "Dr. Dunlop's Raven Craig, 1900. J.T. Bostwick Farm, 1880, later City Detention Hospital"

    "Home of J.C. Viall, 511 Washington Ave., 1880"

    "Homes of Frank W. Fletcher, William H. Johnson and William B. Comstock, First Street, 1886"

    "Home of William E. Potter, 306 Washington Ave., 1886. Built 1883, Dismantled 1965."

    "First Street, South from Chisholm Street, with home of Andrew Harshaw, 1884, - H.C. Beach - Wm. E. Hazell - Tom McDade - J.B. Hubbard, 1959.