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The six oldest members of the Asbury Ladies' Aid Society are seated in front of some bushes. A younger woman and a young girl are seated on the grass in front of the women. The number 1297 is written on a label that has been stuck to the lower left…

Elementary school age children and their teachers are walking along the parade route. All the children are wearing light colored clothing and sashes.

According to the Encyclopedia Dubuque, this building, home to Lodge #297 of the Elks, was constructed in 1914-1915, and demolished in 1975. The main entrance, framed by six white columns, faced 7th street and Washington Park. A smaller entrance faced…

The Victorian mansion on the right in this image was the Emerson Mansion, site of Wartburg Seminary’s return to Dubuque in 1889. Fritschel Hall is on the left. Loehe Chapel and the Wartburg Tower, modeled after the famous Wartburg Tower in…

One man, dressed in long-sleeved shirt, overalls and cap stands behind a large, belt-driven machine. Beside this gentleman is an oblong tank to which are attached various sized pipes and valves with circular adjusting handles. The pipes lead from the…

Two young men, dressed in long sleeved shirts, caps and heavy coveralls, are seated on rocks beside a hole in the ground. Their legs are dangling in the cave entrance. Based on the photographer’s notes for LO 253, the man on the left is probably…

Tall carved stone pillars and an iron gate mark the entrance to Oakland Cemetery. The location of this cemetery is unknown. The number 742 is written on a label that has been stuck to the lower left corner of the slide.

An errand boy, dressed in a long-sleeved white shirt, tie and dark pants, is standing next to a pillar in an office. Two women and a man are standing on a low platform, working at a long, elevated work table. The man is making entries in a large…

Partially visible, Evelyn is shown standing in the midst of a bed of tall marigolds and other flowers.

Evelyn Loemker is sitting on some concrete steps. Her dark hair is cut short. She is smiling, holding a cat and wearing a short sleeved dress with a scoop neck and ruffled sleeves, sheer stockings, beaded necklace and dark shoes. A ring is visible on…