This multi-level building at 304 West 11th Street replaced the elegant mansion that was the YWCA's first home. It was dedicated on April 24, 1960. In 2007, the building was sold to a local church.
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--France--Normandy; Soldiers--Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives; United States. Army--Military life;World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns England; Air raids; World War, 1939-1945--Europe--End; Bombs
Jimmy talks about how he wants to get back to civilian clothes. He says he can write more about his experiences now that the war is over. He talks about being in England and having bombs dropped close to him with gun fire from the sky at the same...
Woolery Stone Company; Bloomington Limestone Company
Video interview with Mr. Harold E. Hickman, former employee of the Bloomington Limestone Corporation and former Secretary-Treasurer of the Woolery Stone Company in Monroe County, Indiana.
A letter to Milroy, expressing Duval's desire to be stationed under Milroy. Duval feels his men's battlefield experience is wasted in a place that only needs a small troop to hold it.
This reservoir was located east of town. There were at least three such reservoirs around Madison. Plans for one of the early reservoirs were approved by the city council in 1846 under the guidance and ownership of Thomas Godman. It was to be...
The first water system for Madison was built between 1814 and 1817. While it did not serve everyone in the city it must have been a monumental achievement for such an early age. The first water ducts were hollowed out logs fitted into each other...
Military supplies; United States. Army--Ordnance and ordnance stores
A letter to Milroy from the War Department, acknowledging his letter of February 6, 1864. They have reviewed the matter and passed it on to the "Second auditor for settlement."
'Twas Only Those Bright Eyes of Blue is a Waltz song with words by John Hamilton and music by Ella Guernsey. It is dedicated to Miss Mary Kelly of Henryville, Indiana. The copyright date is 1883.
Much to the dismay of Gene Stratton-Porter, the Wabash River and Limberlost Swamp areas were dredged. According to Lowell Long, this photograph was taken from the iron bridge, which would have been the railroad bridge just north of Ceylon and...
United States Army in World War II. War in the Pacific; Soldiers--Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives; Japanese; Food; World War, 1939-1945--Europe--End
James tells about encounters with the Japanese. He asks about Franks watermelon patch and would like to have some food made by Dorothy. He has gotten some fresh vegetables which is nice after eating dehydrated food. He talks of changes at home and...
