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Title: George Family on the Fourth of July, 1940
Description: The George family on July 4, 1940, in Grinnell, Iowa. Front row: Billy George, Irene Knox, Evelyn George holding baby Marilyn George, Carolyn Knox, and Graeme George. Back row: Frances Knox, John Knox, Ray George, Doris George, Don George, Winifred George (turned right), Helen George, Susan and Clarence George, Russell George and Dorothy George.
Date Created: 1940
PID: grinnell:11746

Title: Goodnow Hall, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa
Description: Looking northeast with Steiner Hall in background. Goodnow Hall was constructed in 1885, costing $15,700 excluding telescope ($2,125) and book stacks. Originally served as college library and astronomical observatory. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Number 20897. Series 26.
Date Created: 1940
PID: grinnell:14540

Title: Government Bridge and Roller Dam, Davenport, Iowa, Arsenal Bridge, Lock and Dam No. 15
Description: An aerial view of the Government Bridge and the Lock and Dam No. 15 with the city of Davenport, Iowa, in the background. The Lock and Dam No. 15, completed in 1933, spans the Mississippi River between Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. It is the largest roller dam in the world, its dam is 1,203 feet (366.7 m) long and consists of nine 109 feet (33.2 m) non-submersible, non-overflow roller gates and two 109 feet (33.2 m) non-submersible overflow roller gates. It was designed solely to form pools to make commercial river traffic possible and is not situated perpendicular to the flow of the river. It is also one of the few roller dams that features an auxiliary lock. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. 1940 postmark. Number 66735.
Date Created: 1940
PID: grinnell:16954

Title: Graeme and Billy George with Mitzi, 1940
Description: Graeme George and Billy George with their dog, Mitzi. Taken in their backyard at 1321 Broad Street, Grinnell, Iowa, in 1940.
Date Created: 1940
PID: grinnell:11763

Title: Greetings from Clear Lake, Iowa
Description: Hand-colored card of a fisherman on Clear Lake with a sunset in the background. Clear Lake was once called the “Saratoga of the West,” boasting good fishing, swimming, and boating. Number 66208.
Date Created: 1940
PID: grinnell:14040

Title: Grinnell Fire Department Engine in Parade
Description: Grinnell Fire Department Engine No. 1 in a parade in Grinnell, Iowa. The photo was taken in the 900 block of Main Street downtown. McGregor's store is in the background with a restaurant visible to the left of it.
Date Created: 1940
PID: grinnell:11908

Title: Grinnell High School Band Concert, January 17, 1940
Description: Program for the January 17, 1940, Grinnell High School Band concert, Paul Behm, conductor. Includes program notes and list of band personnel. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives.
Date Created: 1940
PID: grinnell:29807

Title: Grinnell High School Band Concert, March 6, 1940
Description: Program for the March 6, 1940, Grinnell High School Band spring concert, Paul Behm, conductor. Includes program notes and list of band personnel. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives.
Date Created: 1940
PID: grinnell:29808

Title: Grinnell and You, April 1940
Description: The April 1940 edition of the alumni newsletter, Grinnell and You. Vol. 19, No. 6
Date Created: 1940
PID: grinnell:35070