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Mrs. Jenkins' Schoolroom

Date: 1895
Description: View of an elementary school classroom with two-seater desks. American flags and bunting complete the decor.
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Woman Cleaning Kerosene Lamps

Date: 1925
Description: Woman cleaning kerosene lamps on the front porch(?) of her house.
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Picnic Tea Party

Date: 1890
Description: A woman pours tea for her friends seated outdoors at a table.
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A White Glove Event

Date: 11 04 1956
Description: Sophomores at Alverno College greet incoming freshmen with an annual tea party.
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Sleep Over Party

Date: 02 12 1956
Description: Young women talk about a dance and their dates while lounging on pushed-together twin beds in their pajamas.
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People Wait in International Harvester Office

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Description: Men and women wait in an International Harvester company office among desks, typewriters, and other office equipment.
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John Steuart Curry

Date: 1938
Description: Candid portrait of John Steuart Curry working in his studio, holding paintbrushes.
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Zeppelin Passenger Cabin

Date: 1928
Description: A passenger cabin on the Graf Zeppelin (LZ-127), a luxurious German-built airship. The Graf Zeppelin was taken out of service about a month after the Hinde...
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Harvester Press Typing Pool

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Description: Several female office workers in an office of International Harvester's "Harvester Press."
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Small Girl in Coffin

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Description: Small girl in a casket which is standing upright against a wall. There is a man standing on the left nearby.
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Female Workers at West Pullman Works

Date: 1930
Description: Female factory workers assembling parts at International Harvester's West Pullman Works.
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West Pullman Works Cafeteria

Date: 1930
Description: Male and female factory and office workers sitting in the cafeteria at International Harvester's West Pullman Works.
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McCormick Reaper Works "Rest Room"

Date: 1899
Description: Two women sitting in the "rest room" at the McCormick Reaper Works. A piano is in the background.
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Medical Office at Auburn Works

Date: 1912
Description: Factory worker having his chest examined by a doctor inside a medical office at International Harvester's Auburn Works (formerly known as "Osborne Works")....
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International Harvester Office Workers

Date: 1914
Description: Women and men at work inside an office. The women are using typewriters. A large advertisement for International motor trucks is on one wall.
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International Harvester Office

Date: 
Description: Three men meeting at a desk in a cubicle in an International Harvester Company office.
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The Overbys in their Parlor

Date: 1916
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Simon Overby at home in their parlor with books, family portraits, and an organ with sheet music. Mr. Overby sits in a chair with a cane and a...
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Halle Steensland Portrait

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Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Halle Steensland seated with his hand inside his suit jacket.
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CUNA Supply Co., Executive Board

Date: 05 09 1946
Description: Group portrait of ten men and one woman, the executive board, of the CUNA (Credit Union National Association) Supply Company at the Loraine Hotel.
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Leath Furniture Co. Display Window

Date: 04 10 1946
Description: Display window at Leath & Company, furniture store, 117-119 State Street, featuring outdoor furniture displayed outside of a cottage doorway setting.

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