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Title
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Fannie R. Buchanan
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Description
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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.
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Date Created
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1910
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PID
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grinnell:23263
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Title
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Farm Equipment Show
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Description
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A man in a tall farm hat is showing off a piece of farming equipment. Other men stand in small groups around the equipment. There is a large white tent in the background. The reverse of the photo reads "Art Newton." Mr. Newton (c1878-1957) was a blacksmith in Grinnell for many years. He worked for Armentrout Blacksmith Shop and then the Spaulding Manufacturing Company (1900 City Directory). The photographer, Stonestreet, was active in Grinnell in 1894, but not in 1900.
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Date Created
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1895
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PID
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grinnell:26611
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Title
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Ferdinand J. Kiesel
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Description
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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.
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Date Created
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1898
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PID
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grinnell:23233
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Title
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First Congregational Church Interior
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Description
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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.
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Date Created
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1940
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PID
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grinnell:23224
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Title
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First Congregational Church before steeple
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Description
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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."
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Date Created
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1876
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PID
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grinnell:23222
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Title
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First Methodist Church
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Description
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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."
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Date Created
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1868
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PID
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grinnell:23236
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Title
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George Hamlin Home, 619 Sixth Avenue
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Description
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George Hamlin home at 619 Sixth Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa in 1892. Niece Emma Beebe, about age 12 is shown with her bicycle in front of the house. This house was rebuilt after the cyclone of 1882, where the Hamlin family had lived on the northwest corner of 6th. Avenue and West Street since 1854.
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Date Created
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1892
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PID
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grinnell:21717
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Title
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Gertrude Ruff
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Description
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A portrait photograph of Gertrude Ruff (1875-1963). She is shown as a young woman with her hair pulled back, wearing pince-nez and a ruffled dress with a lace collar. She poses by looking down to her right. Gertrude Ruff graduated from Grinnell High School with honors in 1893, attended Grinnell College, and became a teacher. She later married Henry D. Hockenbury in 1898, with whom she had 3 children (one of which died in infancy).
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Date Created
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1895
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PID
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grinnell:23250
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Title
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Gertrude Ruff
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Description
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A portrait photograph of Gertrude Ruff (1875-1963). She is shown as a young woman with her hair pulled back, wearing glasses and a puffed sleeve dress with a large lace collar. Gertrude Ruff graduated from Grinnell High School with honors in 1893, attended Grinnell College, and became a teacher. She later married Henry D. Hockenbury in 1898, with whom she had 3 children (one of which died in infancy).
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Date Created
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1895
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PID
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grinnell:23249
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Title
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Glen Robison
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Description
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A black and white photo of Glen Robison (1900-1921) as an infant mounted on studio cardboard. He is shown sitting down and wearing a white dress. The back of the photograph has the following statement: "Glen Robison - Julia Woomer's oldest boy."
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Date Created
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1900
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PID
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grinnell:23261