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- Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, December 28, 1925 - The Detroit Aviation Society was one of the sponsors of George Hubert Wilkins's exploration of the Arctic. Wilkins's project--named the Detroit Arctic Expedition--planned to survey the Arctic icecap and look for landmasses. It also aimed to prove the viability of airplanes in safely navigating the polar region. This letter advised members they would discuss the expedition at their next meeting.
- December 28, 1925
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Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, December 28, 1925
The Detroit Aviation Society was one of the sponsors of George Hubert Wilkins's exploration of the Arctic. Wilkins's project--named the Detroit Arctic Expedition--planned to survey the Arctic icecap and look for landmasses. It also aimed to prove the viability of airplanes in safely navigating the polar region. This letter advised members they would discuss the expedition at their next meeting.
- Letter from C.W. Baker of the Society for Advanced Psychical Research to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, May 21, 1923 - George Holley, founder of Holley Motor Company, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, famed author, became acquainted after Holley attended one of Doyle's lectures in Detroit. From 1923 to 1929, the two maintained a robust correspondence. Spiritualism was a frequent topic as they traded recommendations of mediums, bemoaned skeptics like Harry Houdini, and discussed the state of belief on both sides of the Atlantic.
- May 21, 1923
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Letter from C.W. Baker of the Society for Advanced Psychical Research to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, May 21, 1923
George Holley, founder of Holley Motor Company, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, famed author, became acquainted after Holley attended one of Doyle's lectures in Detroit. From 1923 to 1929, the two maintained a robust correspondence. Spiritualism was a frequent topic as they traded recommendations of mediums, bemoaned skeptics like Harry Houdini, and discussed the state of belief on both sides of the Atlantic.
- "Crockett Honored," Jim Crockett Receiving an Award from the Massachusetts Historical Society, 1978 - WGBH-TV launched <em>Crockett's Victory Garden</em> in April 1975. Russell Morash produced the show, and home gardeners relished the sage advice of gardeners Jim Crockett, Bob Thomson, and others over the years. Crockett hosted the show until his passing in 1979.<em> The Victory Garden</em> (under other titles) ended its 40-year run in 2015.
- May 12, 1978
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"Crockett Honored," Jim Crockett Receiving an Award from the Massachusetts Historical Society, 1978
WGBH-TV launched Crockett's Victory Garden in April 1975. Russell Morash produced the show, and home gardeners relished the sage advice of gardeners Jim Crockett, Bob Thomson, and others over the years. Crockett hosted the show until his passing in 1979. The Victory Garden (under other titles) ended its 40-year run in 2015.
- "American Society for Psychical Research, Inc. What It Is. What It Does. What it Publishes. How to Join It," 1921 -
- 1921
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"American Society for Psychical Research, Inc. What It Is. What It Does. What it Publishes. How to Join It," 1921