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W.D. Miller Photography Studio Pictures
No full textThese photographs were taken at the W.D. Miller Photography Studio in Tiffin, Ohio. He is listed as a photographer in the Seneca County Business Directory of 1896 and was located "opposite the courthouse". These photographs were loaned to T-SPL for digitization
Monotonicity and Continuity of the Critical Capital Stock in the Dechert-Nishimura Model
No full textWe show that the critical capital stock of the Dechert-Nishimura (1983) model is a decreasing and continuous function of the discount factor. We also show that the critical capital stock merges with a nonzero steady state as the discount factor decreases to a certain boundary value, and that the critical capital stock converges to the minimum sustainable capital stock as the discount factor increases to another boundary value.Dechert-Nishimura model, Nonconvexity, Optimal growth, critical capital stock
Encyclopedia of Embroidery from the Arab World
No full textReview of Encyclopedia of Embroidery from the Arab World, Reviewed September 2016 by Caroline Dechert, Librarian and Archivist, Bartlett Library, Museum of International Folk Art, [email protected]
Ghost signs for Picture Post and Wills's (W.D. & H.O. Wills) Cigarettes on Lutterworth Road, 2024.
No full textGhost signs for 'Picture Post' and Wills's (W.D. & H.O. Wills) Cigarettes. This sign comprises several layers, and deciphering which layer each sign is on can be difficult. To the left, the word 'Leader', painted in blue, is barely visible, but it is unclear what company this may refer to. Beneath this sign are the words 'Wills's "Capstan" Cigarettes'. There is also a ghost sign for the newspaper 'Picture Post' which has severely deteriorated. To the right, the sign reads: 'Wills's "Star" Cigarettes'. In the past, a ghost sign for 'Sweets', written on a yellow ribbon, was visible, but it has since entirely deteriorated. There is lettering painted over the 'Wills's' sign on the right, but the word is not legible: '...eadmers'.
Wills's (also called W.D. and H.O. Wills) was founded in 1786 as Wills, Watkins & Co. by Henry Overton Wills and Samuel Watkins in Bristol, UK. They became tobacconists and snuff-makers, eventually becoming the first mass-producer of cigarettes in Britain. After several partnership changes, the company was renamed W.D. and H.O. Wills in 1815. In 1894, Capstan Cigarettes, unfiltered British cigarettes, were launched. In 1901, Imperial Tobacco Co. was formed after a merger with Wills and several other British tobacco companies. Imperial Tobacco Co. remains one of the world's largest tobacco companies, but the Wills brand was withdrawn from the UK in 1988. Wills's Star cigarettes were manufactured until 1954.
'Picture Post' was a photojournalistic magazine published in the UK from 1938 to 1957. Described as the UK's equivalent of 'Life' magazine, 'Picture Post's' editorial stance was described as liberal, anti-fascist and populist, campaigning against the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany. Conflicts in the leadership of 'Picture Post' and declining sales led to the closure of the magazine. However, 'Picture Post' has now been digitised as the Picture Post Historical Archive
A Cultural History of Dress and Fashion
No full textReview of A Cultural History of Dress and Fashion, Reviewed April, 2017 by Caroline Dechert, Librarian and Archivist, Museum of International Folk Art, [email protected]
Letter from [W.D...] to Hagan
No full textHolograph letter from [W.D�], H�tel Majestic, Harrogate (London, England), to Hagan; he is presently standing in for Dr. Mannix's secretary and wants to make some points clear after having had a talk with him. Stating that Mannix has no plans for a short holiday in France or Italy but that he is staying until there are no hopes of going to Ireland. His intention is still to go to Rome, despite recent misrepresentations in the press, and as emanating from people who have an interest in his movements. Personally, he has gained years from his 'rest' at Portsmouth, being 'the same smoked icicle' otherwise. Listing the bishops now here, eight in person, with over 300 priests being expected. Cardinal Bourne has issued a circular disclaiming any responsibility for Mannix's retention � this and other signs are taken to prove a change of front; also Bourne claimed that Dr. Mannix showed no desire to meet him in London. Cardinal Gasquet has also denied responsibility- when talking to King George, it is said that the latter referred to Mannix as 'Mr.' throughout without Gasquet protesting
KING, W.D.
No full textTelegrams from Mr. W.D. King to President Alvaro Obregón, regarding permission to make use of forests for the Tigre Mining Company and requesting that the President speak to him regarding the agreement with the Secretariat of Agriculture and Development. Telegram from President Obregón to the Secretary of Agriculture and Development, Mr. Ramón P. Denegri, transcribing the prior request. Telegram from President Obregón to Mr. W.D. King, indicating the request is being considered. / Telegramas del Sr. W.D. King al Presidente Alvaro Obregón, sobre permiso de explotación de bosques por la Compañía Tigre Mining y pidiendo le comunique qué se acordó con la Secretaría de Agricultura y Fomento. Telegrama del Presidente Obregón al Secretario de Agricultura y Fomento, Sr. Ramón P. Denegri, transcribiendo la solicitud anterior. Telegrama del Presidente Obregón al Sr. W.D. King, informando que se está estudiando su solicitud
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