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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: Annie Williams Woomer Turner
Description: A black and white photograph of Annie Williams Woomer Turner. She is shown posing in a fur coat and large, round hat with a lace fringe and flowers. The back of the photograph has the following statement: "Me in the lovely fur coat Carl sent me at Grinnell Iowa. Everyone admired it, -- was so glad forme [sic]." The photograph is printed on a postcard. Carl was one of her three sons.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:23254

Title: Bell Tower and Steeple of Old Stone Church
Description: Black and white photograph showing head-on view of bellhouse and steeple of the Old Stone Church (First Congregational Church). The portion of the church adjacent to the tower is in ruins, with rubble strewn across the ground. Two people stand atop the tower. Several figures and a car (possibly a Hudson Hornet) are visible in the foreground.
Date Created: 1952
PID: grinnell:23238

Title: Bernetta Aree Williams Watson
Description: A black and white photograph of Bernetta (Aree) Williams Watson, later Bernetta Hill, shown posing with a large hat, blazer, dress, and holding a small purse. The back of the photograph has the following statement: "Aree my second sister." The photograph is printed on a postcard.
Date Created: 1900
PID: grinnell:23259

Title: Broad and Fourth Looking West
Description: Copy of a black and white photograph of the corner of 4th Avenue and Broad Street, Grinnell, Iowa taken circa 1880 showing the Johnson and Co. drug store and a number of carriages. This corner is now occupied by the former Merchants National Bank - the Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank. The photograph was reproduced for the 1954 Grinnell Centennial.
Date Created: 1875
PID: grinnell:23285

Title: Buildings along Rock Island railroad line
Description: Buildings along RI (Rock Island) line before Grinnell Fire, possibly Central Park West. Several two-story brick buildings are visible in the background along with telephone poles. There is a wheeled cart in the middle at the right edge.
Date Created: 1880
PID: grinnell:23226

Title: Congregational Church before 1952
Description: A black and white photograph of the Old Stone Church in Grinnell, Iowa before 1952.
Date Created: 1930
PID: grinnell:26614

Title: Congregational Church from Above
Description: Black and white photograph showing Old Stone Church from above. Cars line the street in front. Written inscription on back reads "Longley Estate - Before 1952." Stamped inscription reads "Wellhouse Studio / 927 Broad Street / Grinnell, Iowa / PHONE 121."
Date Created: 1949
PID: grinnell:23219

Title: Cooper School Sixth Grade 1950-51
Description: Photo of 6th grade students of Cooper School, class of 1950-1951. Color print laminated on both sides. Group photo. A separate note provides the names of the students.
Date Created: 1951
PID: grinnell:23229