This black and white portrait features Nora Mae and Harrison Hubbs, standing side by side in Akron, United States. Nora is dressed in a white blouse with a ruffled collar, while Harrison wears a dark suit paired with a tie, showcasing the fashion of the era in 1910.
This 1985 photo from Decorah, United States captures a vibrant parade float themed around a Nordic celebration. Participants don traditional attire and enthusiastically wave while celebrating, with various flags and banners adding to the festive atmosphere.
This 1985 image from Decorah, United States, shows a vibrant parade float adorned with flowers and banners, showcasing people in traditional German attire. Participating individuals are seen dancing and celebrating, with a crowd of spectators observing the lively festivities in the foreground.
In 1935, North Chrisman stands beside a large black horse in Oskaloosa, United States, showcasing his role as a farmer and trainer of race-horses. Dressed in a white shirt and suspenders, he displays a relaxed demeanor, reflecting his connection with rural life and equestrian activities. The setting features a brick building typical of a farm.
In 1950 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, three nurses, including Ardith Bull, are seen caring for premature infants in a nursery. They wear white uniforms and are positioned in front of a bright window, highlighting the cribs set up in the background, symbolizing the compassionate care for vulnerable newborns during that era.
In 1986, in Storm Lake, United States, two men are seen adjusting a large dog costume resembling Odie from Garfield, designed for a temporary display at Santa’s Castle. The costume features a prominent head with floppy ears and a long tongue, drawing attention from a third observer in the background.
This 1923 image features a weathered barn in Farley, United States, characterized by its wooden exterior and metal roof. A prominent sign adorns the barn, while nearby power lines, a dirt path, and a fence complete the rural landscape.
This 1942 image captures Oma Butikofer with her siblings Marlene, Anna, and Dona Schupbach sitting on the grass in front of a house in Postville, United States. The girls are dressed in vintage clothing, with two in dark dresses and two in lighter dresses, surrounded by greenery and a stone structure, reflecting the era's fashion.
Photographed in 1899, this image shows the original farmstead of Charles Marston France and Rachael Ann Flinn France in Blairsburg, Iowa. The house, built starting in 1882, featured distinct architectural elements and served functional purposes for family and labor. Notably, it had a parlor for guests and separate entrances for hired help. The house was demolished in the late 1970s.
This 1904 black and white photograph captures Orpha, Verl, Charlie, Nora, and Grandma (Susan) Allen in front of a two-story wooden house in Akron, United States. The group includes women in long dresses and children, with lush greenery and another building providing a backdrop.
This black-and-white photograph from 1971 captures a group of people seated at a long table outdoors in Albia, United States, enjoying a picnic. Trees and a parked car are visible in the background, enhancing the nostalgic atmosphere of the gathering.
In 1970, in Traer, United States, Pam Blohm, a young child, is seen riding a horse in a farm environment. The black-and-white photograph captures additional horses and wooden structures in the background, suggesting a rural setting typical of American farms of the era.