Memorial Day Parade, Howell, Michigan, May 30, 1947
subject: Parades
description: These photographs were taken during the Memorial Day Parade, Howell, Michigan, May 30, 1947. An article in the Livingston County Press and Argus reported the parade was on Friday, May 30th. The parade left from Howell High School, 305 South Michigan Avenue, Howell and was led by the Howell High School Band. The parade made stops to place wreaths at the Howell Carnegie Library, the Honor Roll Monument, and in Lakeview Cemetery. Picture 0012, the parade passes through the intersection of South Michigan Avenue and Sibley Street. In the background, the A & P Grocery storefront is visible. The laying of the wreath at the Library is shown in photograph 0009, and pictures 0011, 0008, and 0013 are in Lakeview Cemetery.
date: 1947/05/30
rights: Copyright Undetermined
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Memorial Day Parade, Howell Michigan, Lakeview Cemetery, Mel Williams Sound Truck, 05/30/1952
subject: Parades
description: This is a photograph of the Mel Williams Sound Truck during the ceremonies at Lakeview Cemetery, Howell, Michigan, for Memorial Day 05/30/1952. The parade was held on Friday May 30, 1952, leaving from Howell High School, 305 South Michigan Avenue, and proceeding to Lakeview Cemetery. The names of the persons in the picture are unknown.
date: 1952/05/30
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Memorial Day Parade, Howell, Michigan
subject: Parades
description: This group of photographs is of a Memorial Day Parade, Howell, Michigan. The photographs were taken, it is believed, from the west side of North Michigan Avenue, looking toward the intersection of North Michigan Avenue and Madison Street, and across the street from the home at 721 North Michigan. Noted in the pictures are Boy Scouts, Girls' and Boys' Bands, and Colorguard units. It should be noted that in the 1940's and 1950's, there were separate Boys' and Girls' Bands at Howell High School. Marching along with the Girls' Band is the Director, Keene Stollsteimer. The date of this parade is unknown.
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type: Image

Melon Festival Parade, Howell, Michigan, September 3, 1960
subject: Parades
description: These photographs are of the First Melon Festival Parade held September 3rd, 1960. The parade moves west to east on Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. The photographs, taken from the south side of West Grand River Avenue, show various floats and exhibits including an 1875 circa Antique Fire Engine, a doodlebug car, Melon Queen Float, Spagnuolo's Float, and Citizens' Mutual Automobile Insurance Float.
date: 1960
rights: Copyright Undetermined
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type: Image

Melon Queen, Howell, Michigan, Pat Dowen Giving William McPherson Melons to Store in Bank Vault- 1960
subject: Bank buildings
subject: Police
subject: Melons
description: Melon Queen, Howell, Michigan, Pat Dowen giving William McPherson melons to store in bank vault- 1960 Left to Right: unknown, unknown, William McPherson, Pat Dowen, unknown, unknown
date: 1960
rights: Copyright Undetermined
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type: Image

Representative Charles Chamberlain introducing Patricia Dowen, Howell Melon Queen, Washington D.C., 1960
subject: Persons
description: This is a picture of Congressman Charles Chamberlain introducing Patricia Dowen, 1960 Howell Melon Queen, to Arthur Ellsworth Summerfield, the Postmaster General. An entourage representing Howell Melon Festival visited Washington D.C. in September, 1960 to promote Howell Melons. View Livingston County Press September 7, 1960 Article (in library use only).
date: 1960/09
rights: Copyright Undetermined
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type: Image

Howell Melon Queen and Court, Howell, Michigan - Jean Quackenbush-1971
subject: Pageants
description: Howell Melon Queen and Court, Howell, Michigan - Jean Quackenbush-1971
date: 1971
rights: Copyright Undetermined
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type: Image

First Melon Queen, Howell, Michigan, Pat Dowen - 1960
subject: Pageants
description: First Melon Queen, Howell, Michigan, Pat Dowen - 1960. She is standing in a field of melons.
date: 1960
rights: Copyright Undetermined
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type: Image

Melon Festival Photo, Howell, Michigan -1960
subject: Festivals
description: Melon Festival Photo, Howell, Michigan - 1960. Melon Queen Pat Dowen is far left standing the rest of are unknown. Can also see the Michigan Dairy Princess and Miss Livingston in the back row.
date: 1960
rights: Copyright Undetermined
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type: Image

Melon Festival, Howell, Michigan Photo of Pat Dowen - 1960
subject: Pageants
description: Melon Festival, Howell, Michigan Photo of Pat Dowen - 1960. Unknown people on stage.
date: 1960
rights: Copyright Undetermined
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type: Image