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Title: Neil Smith
Description: Portrait of Neil Smith, a resident of Grinnell, Iowa, in his flight uniform. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1942 along with friends Gene, Ernie, and Mildred Tyree.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:18819

Title: Office of Price Administration Voluntary Service Award to William Kaloupek
Description: Voluntary Service Award presented to William Kaloupek of Grinnell, Iowa, by the Office of Price Administration for his participation in the War Price and Rationing Program. Presented on October 16, 1942.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:17366

Title: Paul James Renfrow in Uniform
Description: Paul James Renfrow, brother of Edith Renfrow, was a master sergeant in World War II.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:12184

Title: Penick & Ford, Ltd., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Penford Corporation, Penford Food Ingredients, Cedar River, Red Cedar River
Description: Looking north at the Penick & Ford plant. In 1902, Walter Douglas and his brother George founded the Douglas Starchworks, at the time the largest starch factory west of the Mississippi. The Starchworks plant was destroyed by fire in 1919 and Penick and Ford purchased the company, rebuilt a larger plant, and resumed operations in 1921. It was later named Penford Food Ingredients, a division of Penford Corporation. Number 2B-H539.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:13536

Title: Pi Rho Lambda Club
Description: Two views of the Pi Rho Lambda Club in Grinnell, Iowa, in 1942. The club members are dressed as they think they will look in 1962.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:11757

Title: Pleasant Township School Children
Description: School children in the school yard of Pleasant Township School #4 in Poweshiek County, Iowa, circa 1942. Pearl Stepp is on the right.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:12466

Title: Presidents home, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa
Description: Looking northwest from Park Street. Grinnell House was the home of each president of the College from 1917 to 1961. The building was designed by William H. Brainerd and was opened in 1917 as the home of President and Mrs. John H.T. Main. It was changed into a guest house in the early 1960's. Located at 1011 Park Street, Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa. Number B-147
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:13412

Title: Rudolph Bolden Renfrow in Uniform
Description: Rudolph Bolden Renfrow was a corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II. Rudolph was a brother to Edith Renfrow Smith.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:12186