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[Egg Scrambled Over Skillet by Slingshot John Milligan]

Description: Photograph of Slingshot John Milligan scrambling an egg dropped over a skillet. In the image a lady on the left is holding a skillet under an egg that Milligan has shot through with a slingshot while it was in mid-air. John Milligan, a machinist in Detroit, Michigan who was also the “country’s greatest slingshot expert. “He won local fame by shooting the marks out of playing cards, hitting objects in mid air and bagging game in the field.” Joe took John national with his photos documenting his … more
Date: January 17, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[United Auto Worker Factory Worker]

Description: Photograph of a Chrysler Corporation, specifically the Dodge division, UAW factory worker. In this image, the unidentified man is wearing work clothes, and looking past the camera. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Clark PhotoFile: 8067-0010-4
Date: August 31, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Panama Woman]

Description: Photograph of a Panama woman sponsored by the Gibson Refrigerator Company and Creative Group Inc. In the image, the woman is wearing a traditional nose septum piercing, necklaces, and clothing.
Date: September 5, 1961
Creator: Clark, Bernice & Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Chrysler Employee and United Auto Worker]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark: Photograph of an employee of Chrysler Dodge in Michigan. He poses for his photograph in his work clothes, including a hat, safety glasses and gloves. He is a United Auto Worker. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS Clark PhotoFile: 8067-0010-10
Date: August 31, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Egg Scrambled Over Skillet by Slingshot John Milligan (1)]

Description: Photograph of John Milligan shooting an egg that was being dropped over a skillet. In the image a waitress on the left is holding a skillet under an egg that Milligan has shot through with a slingshot while it was in mid-air. John Milligan, a machinist in Detroit, Michigan who was also the “country’s greatest slingshot expert. “He won local fame by shooting the marks out of playing cards, hitting objects in mid air and bagging game in the field.” Joe took John national with his photos documenti… more
Date: January 17, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Joe Clark and Ron Unternahrer Toss Up a Target Egg for Slingshot Milligan]

Description: Photograph of Joe Clark and Ron Unternahrer tossing up a target egg for Slingshot Milligan to shoot. In the image both men are wearing towels around their necks from the splattered egg matter. The two men are practicing the height of the egg being tossed in the air for the photograph they are making where Milligan shoots the egg with a Milligan Special slingshot. Narrative by Junebug Clark: This is truly a behind the scenes or a how it was done photo. At 25 paces that egg is a pretty small movi… more
Date: January 17, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Chrysler Employee]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified Chrysler employee in Detroit, Michigan. He sits, wearing gloves and goggles and smoking a cigarette. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS Clark PhotoFile: 8067-0008-37
Date: August 31, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Slingshot John Milligan Fixes a Messy Omelet (2)]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark: John Milligan's wife and next door neighbor each holding a balloon filled with two tablespoons of flour as John bursts the balloons with a steel ball bearing launched from his "Milligan Special" slingshot. The result is a dramatic explosion and plume that looks almost nuclear. John Milligan, a machinist in Detroit, Michigan who was also the “country’s greatest slingshot expert. “He won local fame by shooting the marks out of playing cards, hitting objects in mid air… more
Date: January 17, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Scottish Boy]

Description: Photograph of a boy wearing a hat and kilt. He stands in front of a passing car and a row of houses. This photograph was taken in Scotland for Gardner Advertising Company.
Date: June 9, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Slingshot John Milligan Fixes a Messy Omelet (1)]

Description: Photograph of John Milligan shooting an egg that was being dropped over a skillet. In the image a lady on the left is holding a skillet under an egg that Milligan has shot through with a slingshot while it was in mid-air. Narrative by Junebug Clark: "Marksman at 25 Paces Fixes a Messy Omelet" is the title given to the story and this photo that appears full page in Life Magazine. John Milligan, a machinist in Detroit, Michigan who was also the “country’s greatest slingshot expert. “He won local … more
Date: January 17, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Chrysler Employee and United Auto Worker]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark: Photograph of a Chrysler Dodge employee and United Auto Worker. He wears protective dark glasses and a cap, and he smokes a pipe while leaning against welding rods. He is a welder. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Clark PhotoFile: 8067-0009-3
Date: August 31, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Joe Clark, HBSS Relaxing in a Hammock (2)]

Description: Photograph of Joe Clark lying in a hammock at his home in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He is holding a rope to help rock the hammock. A poem titled "If You Want to Catch a Fish" is typed to the right of the image on a mat. Photo By: Bernice Clark. Clark PhotoFile: 8054-R1-21
Date: July 12, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[John Milligan shoots an Egg]

Description: Photograph of John Milligan using a slingshot to scramble an egg. A woman holds a frying pan beneath the egg, which is exploding in mid-air. Narrative by Junebug Clark: Additional photos and information can be found in the pdf document "Joe Clark HBSS LIFE Magazine Photos" starting page 313. “February 03, 1961. Life Magazine pages 80-83. Slingshot Milligan. Messy Omelet - Deadeye Slinger.” Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS.
Date: January 17, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[John Milligan prepares to scramble and egg with his Slingshot]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark: Additional photos and information can be found in the pdf document "Joe Clark HBSS LIFE Magazine Photos" starting page 313. “February 03, 1961. Life Magazine pages 80-83. Slingshot Milligan. Messy Omelet - Deadeye Slinger.” Photograph of an unidentified female waitress and John Milligan preparing for a difficult and dangerous shot. The goal, to scramble an egg as it is released from the fingers of the waitress and falls toward the frying pan. In the image the woman i… more
Date: January 17, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Men and Two Boys Working]

Description: Photograph of a man and two boys working in what appears to be a basement. The man appears to sweep while the boys stand near a stairwell. This photograph was taken in Michigan for Gardner Advertising Company - Scotland.
Date: June 9, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[John Milligan prepares to scramble and egg with his Slingshot (2)]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark: Additional photos and information can be found in the pdf document "Joe Clark HBSS LIFE Magazine Photos" starting page 313. “February 03, 1961. Life Magazine pages 80-83. Slingshot Milligan. Messy Omelet - Deadeye Slinger.” Photograph of an unidentified female waitress and John Milligan preparing for a difficult and dangerous shot. The goal, to scramble an egg as it is released from the fingers of the waitress and falls toward the frying pan. In the image the woman i… more
Date: January 17, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Scottish Boy]

Description: Photograph of a boy wearing a hat and kilt. He stands in front of a passing car and a row of houses. This photograph was taken in Scotland for Gardner Advertising Company.
Date: June 9, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Joe Clark, HBSS Relaxing in a Hammock (1)]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark: Photograph of Joe Clark lying in a hammock at his home in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He is holding a rope to help rock the hammock. A poem titled "If You Want to Catch a Fish" is typed to the right of the image on a mat. Photo by Bernice Clark. Clark PhotoFile: 8054-0001-31
Date: July 12, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Slingshot John Milligan unleashes his Milligan Special]

Description: Photograph of Slingshot John Milligan firing his Milligan Special slingshot. John Milligan, a machinist in Detroit, Michigan who was also the “country’s greatest slingshot expert. “He won local fame by shooting the marks out of playing cards, hitting objects in mid air and bagging game in the field.” Joe took John national with his photos documenting his talent and accuracy. To assure accuracy, he has designed his own precision-built aluminum sling, called the Milligan Special. Additional photo… more
Date: January 17, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Slingshot John Milligan about to Scramble an Egg]

Description: Photograph of John Milligan about to scramble a tossed egg with a slingshot. In the image an egg is stopped mid-toss while Milligan aims for his shot. An additional hand, for tossing the egg up, and a camera can be seen in the frame. Narrative by Junebug Clark: Try tossing an egg up a few feet in the air and catching it in your home kitchen. See how little time it takes to (hopefully) catch it. Slingshot Milligan had to take aim, adjust for the egg's trajectory, take into consideration missing … more
Date: January 17, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Country Boy with Accompanying Poem]

Description: Photograph of a young boy in a straw hat and overalls. In this image, the unidentified boy is digging at a small house set at the bottom of a hill. This image is set to the right of a poem by Joe Clark, titled "Country Boy." Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS
Date: November 2, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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