- still image (x)
- Grinnell Historical Museum (x)
- Grinnell (Iowa) (x)
- Newburg (Iowa) (x)
- Grinnell Historical Museum (x)
- Search results
-
-
Title
-
Adam Woomer
-
Description
-
Black and white photographic portrait of "Great Grandpop Woomer, My Boys Great Grandfather." Judging by the age of the photograph and of the man, this is likely Adam Woomer (1818-1904) of Davenport. Mr. Woomer is dressed in a suit and bow tie.
-
Date Created
-
1880
-
PID
-
grinnell:23279
-
-
Title
-
Addie R. Morrison
-
Description
-
Photograph showing a young Addie R. Morrison (1880-1963) wearing a dark dress and holding a wide-brimmed hat, standing in front of a backdrop with palm fronds. A note on the back of the photograph reads "Photo of Addie R. Morrison, 11 years, taken June '91. She married Charles F. Chase in 1907. Back of the photo shows the photographer as Gardner, Successor to Child, but the front of the photograph shows Child as the photographer.
-
Date Created
-
1891
-
PID
-
grinnell:23274
-
-
Title
-
Alex Manson
-
Description
-
Black and white photographic portrait of Alexander Manson (1875-1966) in police uniform with a badge reading "CHIEF" on his cap. Manson served as chief of police in Grinnell from 1921 through 1939. Judging by his appearance, this photograph was most likely taken in the 1920s. During World War I he joined the YMCA and served as secretary with overseas duty in Paris for 2 1/2 years.
-
Date Created
-
1921
-
PID
-
grinnell:23239
-
-
Title
-
Alta Ingersoll Matteson
-
Description
-
Portrait photograph of Alta Ingersoll Matteson, circa 1881. She wears a dark colored dress with two velvet bows on the bodice, a white ruffled collar and jewelry. Alta Ingersoll Matteson was born in 1827 and died and 1899, surpassing her husband, Thomas P. Matteson (married in 1842) who passed away in 1890.
-
Date Created
-
1881
-
PID
-
grinnell:23211
-
-
Title
-
An Uncomfortable Sleep
-
Description
-
Black and white photograph showing a woman, dressed in a patterned dress, lying prone with her head and feet resting on chairs and her arms crossed on her stomach. A mirror, a hat, and several boxes sit atop a dresser in the background. There is an unidentified framed item on the wall.
-
Date Created
-
1890
-
PID
-
grinnell:23269
-
-
Title
-
Anna Marie Stewart
-
Description
-
A portrait of Anna Marie Bush Stewart (1826-1908), wife of Joel Stewart. She is shown wearing a hairband, a white scarf, a chained necklace, and earrings.
-
Date Created
-
1880
-
PID
-
grinnell:23220
-
-
Title
-
Annie Jones Williams
-
Description
-
Black and white photographic portrait of Annie Jones Williams (d. 1946), age 18. She is wearing a dark colored dress with an ornate collar and a jeweled choker.
-
Date Created
-
1890
-
PID
-
grinnell:23281
-
-
Title
-
Annie Williams Woomer
-
Description
-
A black and white portrait of Annie Williams Woomer in a dark dress with a lace collar. Her hair is pulled back and she is wearing a pin on her left shoulder. Note on back of photo reads "Me - on 4th Ave. Grinnell Iowa." Photo was found in a collection of photos titled Williams-Cook Collection.
-
Date Created
-
1890
-
PID
-
grinnell:23270
-
-
Title
-
Annie Williams Woomer
-
Description
-
A black and white portrait of Annie Williams Woomer mounted on studio cardboard. She is shown wearing a hair bow or hat, high-collared dress with a bow at the back of the neck, and a locket necklace. The back of the photograph has the following statement: "Me on 4th Ave, Grinnell Iowa." The donor included a post-it note, on which is written "Annie Williams Woomer - my grandmother."
-
Date Created
-
1900
-
PID
-
grinnell:23264
-
-
Title
-
Annie Williams Woomer
-
Description
-
Black and white photograph of Annie Williams Woomer mounted in studio cardboard frame. She is shown in a white, high-collared dress with her hair pulled back.There is writing on the back, that states "Me, 1903" and a post-it from the donor that states "Annie Williams Woomer, My Grandmother.
-
Date Created
-
1903
-
PID
-
grinnell:23252