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Title: Ella Farley Sprague
Description: Photograph of Ella Farley Sprague (1858 - 1923). She is shown wearing a dark dress with the collar and sleeve ends made of lace. Her hair is pulled back, and she is posing on an armchair. Ella Sprague was a member of the Methodist Church in Grinnell and married Herman H. Sprague in 1884, with whom she had 3 daughters. This photograph was presumably taken for their wedding as there is a matching pose for Mr. Sprague.
Date Created: 1884
PID: grinnell:23243

Title: Emeline Allen Cook
Description: A black and white photo of Emeline Allen Cook (1813 - 1898) mounted on a studio memorial card. She is shown wearing a dark dress with a black lace collar.
Date Created: 1890
PID: grinnell:23272

Title: Emery S. Bartlett in horse-drawn buggy
Description: Black and white photograph showing Emery S. Bartlett (1832-1915) driving a carriage pulled by a black horse. One of the first residents of Grinnell, Emery was a successful meat marketer and horse trainer. Written inscription on back reads as follows: "Emery S Bartlett with farmile driving horse / probably about 1890 / He loved good - and fast - driving horses, and in the early 1900s owned and raced fast harness horses. / This horse was not particularly beautiful - but was very faithful and only reluctantly did Mr. Bartlett consent to the disposal of the enfeebled horse about 1904."
Date Created: 1890
PID: grinnell:23268

Title: Ethel M. Stewart home
Description: Black and white photograph of the Ethel M. Treat Stewart home at 1007 Spring Street in Grinnell. Ethel and her two daughters, Mildred and Ellen, are visible out front.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:26642

Title: Fannie R. Buchanan
Description: Black and white photographic portrait of a smiling Fannie R. Buchanan (1875-1957), an active member of 4H and composer (along with Miss Lena Parish) of several nationally recognized 4H songs. In 1942 she received a citation from the USDA for outstanding contribution to rural culture. She was a 1984 Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Honoree for the music projects she conducted for the Iowa State College Extension Service which touched Iowans in nearly every county in the state.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:23263

Title: Fay L. Matteson
Description: A black and white photograph of Fay L. Matteson (1882-1957) when he was 2 1/2 years old. He is wearing a double breasted long coat with large buttons and a velvet collar. Fay Matteson was born in Grinnell, Iowa and attended local schools. He was employed at the Morrison and Ricker Manufacturing Company and was a member of the Grinnell Volunteer Fire Department and the Knights of Pythias Lodge. He moved to Long Beach, California in 1920 and stayed there until his death.
Date Created: 1884
PID: grinnell:23292

Title: Ferdinand J. Kiesel
Description: Sepia photograph showing Ferdinand J. Kiesel (1879-1956) on horseback during the Spanish-American War. His outfit consists of a dark jacket, uniform shirt and pants, and a wide-brimmed hat. Two tents and several trees are in the background.
Date Created: 1898
PID: grinnell:23233

Title: First Congregational Church Interior
Description: Black and white photograph showing interior view of First Congregational Church / Old Stone Church facing the altar. The large pipe organ is visible at the back, along with ribbed vaults, columns, and mezzanine railings.
Date Created: 1940
PID: grinnell:23224

Title: First Congregational Church before steeple
Description: A very early front-3/4 picture of the First Congregational Church before the steeple was added. Written inscription on back reads "Donor - Oct 18, 1987 / Millie Gehlen / [address] / from: Ina E. Hill - adopted daughter of / Abbey Williams + Frank R. Hill."
Date Created: 1876
PID: grinnell:23222

Title: First Methodist Church
Description: Black and white photograph showing oblique view of First Methodist Church in Grinnell on the corner of 5th Avenue and Park Street, Grinnell, Iowa. Written inscription on back reads "M.E. Church / Grinnell / Copy of June McNally picture."
Date Created: 1868
PID: grinnell:23236