Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Davis B. Hillmer Collection
c.00615
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator - Donor
- Hillmer, Davis B.
- Title
- Davis B. Hillmer collection
- ID
- c.00615
- Date [inclusive]
- 1920-1960
- Extent
- 0.5 Cubic feet , 97 photographs
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Biography of Davis B. Hillmer
Born October 4 1896, Davis B. Hillmer was a well known commercial photographer in Detroit. In 1918, Hillmer joined the army and set up a photo laboratory at Camp Custer in Battle Creek, Michigan. In 1922, Hillmer started his own commercial photography business in Detroit that continued for fifty years until his retirement in 1972. Hillmer's main clients were J. L. Hudson Company, Hoskins Company, R. C. Mahon Company, and the Wyandotte Chemical Company. Hillmer died August 28 1979 in Plymouth, Michigan.
Scope and Contents note
The David B. Hillmer Collection contains 97 photographs primarily of Detroit buildings, street scenes, retail interiors, and retail window displays. J.L. Hudson Company comprises the bulk of the retail collection.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections February 2010
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- J.L. Hudson Company.
- Marygrove College.
Geographic Name(s)
- Detroit (Mich.)
Subject(s)
- Photography
Collection Inventory
Photographs |
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Documents. Warranty deed and marriage list. (2) |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Machinery. (9) |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Bloomfield Hills. Cranbrook Academy Gate. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Bagley Fountain. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Buildings. A. Krolik & Company. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit Buildings. Dime Savings Bank. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Buildings. Unidentified. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Churches. (2) |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Detroit Institute of Arts. Interior. (5) |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Harper Hospital. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Homes. 2547 Cass Avenue. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Police Station. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Stores. Crowley-Milner & Company. (2) |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Stores. J.L. Hudson Company. Exhibits. (6) |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Stores. J.L. Hudson Company. Interior displays. (7) |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Stores. J.L. Hudson Company. Interior scenes. (5) |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Stores. J.L. Hudson Company. Tire Center. (2) |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Stores. J.L. Hudson Company. Window displays. (16) |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Stores. Kline’s. Window displays. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Stores. Lane Bryant. Window displays. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Stores. S.L. Bird & Sons. Window displays. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Stores. Saks Fifth Avenue. Window displays. (5) |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Detroit. Street scenes. (5) |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Michigan. Mt. Clemens. Railroad station. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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People. Blont, Cornelia. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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People. Ford, J.B. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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People. Groups. (4) |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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People. Jezewski, Peter C. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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People. Monro, Alexander. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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People. Rigby, Anne. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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People. Ruthven, Mary. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Photographic equipment. (3) |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Typewriting equipment. (5) |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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Marygrove College (Detroit, Michigan). Liberal Arts Building. |
SC Photo 7 | |||
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