Before Cash for Clunkers…
The Cash for Clunkers program has no doubt rounded up an abundance of—well—clunkers. In this, it is much like the 1938 campaign dubbed “National Used Car Exchange Week.”
Archive for 2009
The Kingdom of St. James
Today, Beaver Island is renowned for its natural beauty and strong Irish roots. In the mid-nineteenth century, it was better known as a home to royalty, albeit self-proclaimed royalty.
Magic and Miss Michigan
With the wave of a wand, Miss Michigan displays the “magic” of her state! Who is this young lady and why was this photo taken?
Driving to the Dinosaurs
Roadside attractions, derided by some as “tourist traps,” have quite a history. Michiganians began thinking about attracting auto tourists almost as soon as they began making cars.
“…Add a Little Sugar”
Say the name “Kellogg,” and one might immediately think of cereal. Relatively few people realize, however, that that same cereal sprung from the early days of the health food industry.
Arsenal of Democracy
As the United States entered World War II, the US military needed weapons. Already well known for expertise in manufacturing, Michigan seemed the logical place to begin mass production of defense products.
Anatomy of a Lawyer
John D. Voelker, an Ishpeming, Michigan attorney and avid trout fisherman, is best known as the author of Anatomy of a Murder. (He wrote it under the pen name “Robert Traver.”) The book spawned a classic 1959 film adaptation.
Building Better Boats
Detroit’s John L. Hacker gained exceptional fame as a boat designer. He created racing boats, cruisers and recreational runabouts, and became the founder of the Hacker Boat Company.
Mighty Michigan Power Grangers!
The Grange – or “the National Order of the Patrons of Husbandry” – sought to educate and build cooperation among American farmers. Over the past 137 years, it has left a rich legacy of charity, community service, and education that continues today.
Survey Invitation: Michigan History Special Issue!
Next spring, when your annual special issue of Michigan History magazine arrives in the mail, what would you like to see inside? This year, we’re inviting you to weigh in on the topic.
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