In 1940 at a farm in Cascade, United States, a man in a white outfit feeds pigs. The rural scene features a small barn and a fenced area under overcast skies, highlighting daily agricultural activities in Dubuque and Jones counties.
This photograph from 1959 shows Jerry Feldmann, Etta Feldmann, and friends gathered outside a curved structure at Feldmann Farm in Edgewood, United States. The setting includes two buildings and trees typical of Delaware and Clayton counties, highlighting rural life in the late 1950s.
In this 1956 black-and-white photograph from Manchester, United States, three children are captured enjoying playtime on a swing set. A white barn and several trees provide a rustic backdrop, portraying a typical rural childhood scene of the era.
This photograph captures a group of 16 children in front of a wooden school building in Fernald, United States, from the year 1928. The children are dressed in early 20th-century attire, including dresses and overalls, reflecting the fashion of that period. The school structure features a distinct wooden exterior, complete with a door and visible windows.
The image captures the Scherrman family's first corn harvest in Iowa on Thanksgiving Day, 1913. It features multiple horse-drawn wagons, with horses and individuals, lined up along a dirt road, set against a backdrop of bare trees and a white picket fence, symbolizing agricultural tradition in early 20th-century America.
This image captures the aftermath of the 1961 flood in Cedar Falls, United States, showcasing a cracked and damaged road with large fissures. Two men stand at the road's edge, surveying the extensive destruction. Surrounding trees and buildings are visible, highlighting the impact of the flood on the area.
This 1881 image captures a significant flood in Dubuque, United States, showcasing submerged railway tracks and a train car to the left. Buildings in the background are partially obscured by water, reflecting a somber and desolate atmosphere indicative of the disaster's impact on the area.
This black and white photo from 1961 shows a turbulent river in Waverly, United States, with strong currents flowing around bare trees and buildings in the background. The image highlights the destructive nature of the flood, capturing the chaos and urgency of the scene with emphasis on the movement of the water.
The image from Waverly, United States in 1961 shows a significant flood event, featuring a partially submerged lamppost and surrounding buildings above the floodwaters. The scene includes bare trees and a cloudy sky, highlighting the aftermath of the flooding in the region.
This black-and-white photograph from 1965 shows a white house with a porch partially surrounded by floodwaters in Charles City, United States. In the background, a road and another building can be seen alongside a parked car, illustrating the impact of flooding on the area.
In 1986, Davenport, United States, experienced significant flooding, as shown in this image. The scene depicts train tracks submerged under water in an urban setting, with buildings, a traffic sign, and trees partially submerged. People can be seen navigating the flooded area, highlighting the impact of the Mississippi flood on the community.
In 1964, in Dubuque, United States, two individuals navigate a small boat towards the entrance of a house surrounded by floodwaters from the Mississippi River. The scene captures the impact of the flooding and the predicament faced by residents.