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- Collection: The Herman J. Loemker Collection
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[Unknown wood structure]
The photographer’s notes indicate that the structure in this image is a “Woodpile like African House.” A low, circular mound of vertically-stacked logs of similar sizes is visible. The mound of wood appears to have been built on bare ground on…
[K. H. meeting June 12, 1927]
A group of approximately thirty five men, women and children were gathered together for this group portrait. They are seated on the ground or standing near the brick wall of a church. Windows are partially visible.
[Sherrill, Iowa Methodist Episcopal Church catechism class]
Three girls and three boys are standing with Pastor Loemker. The image was taken out of doors.
[Sherrill, Iowa Methodist Episcopal Church catechism class, duplicate image]
This is a duplicate image of LO 209, Catechism class of Sherrill Methodist Episcopal Church, August 16, 1926.
[Sherrill's School play day]
A small group of men and women are watching two teams of children wind ribbons around two Maypoles. The event is being held in a field on the outskirts of Sherrill, Iowa. The town of Sherrill may be seen in the background. The tall church steeple on…
[Play day at the Sherrill's School, June, 1925]
Four parallel lines of girls and young women are standing at designated locations on a grass-covered yard. Each “team” is wearing identical dresses covered by aprons. Each participant is wearing a hat. Boys and young men appear to be standing at…
[1925 Sherrill's School play day]
A group of elementary school children are gathered in a field. They are carrying small American flags and are all looking in the same direction, apparently waiting for someone to give them instructions. Several black automobiles are parked along the…
[Dancers at the 1925 Sherrill's School play day]
This image is similar to LO 212. Rows of high school and older elementary school children are shown standing in parallel lines. Each team, or class, is wearing identical dresses or suits.
[Marching at the Sherrill's School play day]
Older elementary age boys and girls are shown standing in parallel rows. Each child is holding a short pole horizontally in front of them. Some of the poles have been decorated with ribbons.
[Sherrill's circuit 1925]
This is a composite slide of three images. The smaller building without a steeple is the RIckardsville, Iowa Methodist Episcopal Church. The building with a steeple is the Sherrill, Iowa Methodist Episcopal Church building. The parsonage, a two story…