Gene was generous to her friends and those who aided in her work. Sharing her photographs with people of the community was common, as was gifting those especially close with leather bound editions of her books. (see note)
A note on the back of the photograph states that Jeannette was about 10 years old. Geneva, Indiana was a town"filled with characters of all descriptions." (Dewald) She was not allowed to play with other town's children, but rather developed a world...
Transportation; Ford Model-T; Leisure; recreation; camping
As cars became more affordable in the teens and '20s, people of all ages took to the road in Model-Ts like the 1921 Ford touring car seen in this photograph. In spite of bad roads and infrequent gas pumps, early motorists found camping a...
According to Milroy's note on the back, this is a draft of a letter sent to the 3rd Virginia Volunteer Regiment, praising them for their support and bravery.
This is an image of a women's group of some sort. The women in the image are as follows: (Front Row) Betty Baugher and Son, Audrey Hamman, Lucille Babcock, Arliss Hamman, Madge Chiddister, Alda Brower, Mildred Moore, Cleo Henwood, Mrs. Elmer...
