Photographing the Line-up for the 1911 Indianapolis 500-Mile Race

The glass plate negative is damaged on the lower left side.Charles F. Bretzman was the first official photographer for the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race

Liberty Guards, Swayzee, Ind. Aug. 31, 1918

Group of Liberty Guards during World War I pose in front of a building in Swayzee, Indiana. Governor James P. Goodrich established the Liberty Guards in 1917. They were to maintain order and watch for anyone working against the war effort. As auxiliary to the state militia its mission was to "stamp out treason, discover disloyalty, and to be on call in time of disaster."This image is a preservation copy made from an unstable original nitrate negative

Rose Polytechnic Advanced Degree Graduates

The students from Rose Poly that are preparing to receive their advanced degrees are dressed in their graduation attire. They are all male and most are past middle-age.This image is a preservation copy made from an unstable original nitrate negative

Produce in Jars at Vigo County Fair

A display of produce at the Vigo County Fair.This image is a preservation copy made from an unstable original nitrate negative

Quaker Maid Roller Pin Contest

Most of the young women are wearing sports clothing. Some of then are holding rolling pins

Deming School Parade

Children are holding flags for the start of their school parade

Elks Ladies War Unit

The women are sewing and knitting a variety of projects

Troops Arrive on Train to Participate in Welcome Home Day

A crowd of people, including African American soldiers watch as a train transporting soldiers comes to a stop. Trains arrived throughout the day, bringing troops to participate in the Welcome Home Day parade and festivities

Selig Dry Goods Company

Interior of Selig Dry Goods Company, with displays of hats on tables. Smaller tables with mirrors can also be seen

Illinois and Washington Streets with Flags

View along Washington Street looking east from the intersection with Illinois Steet. A streetcar travels up the center of the road while automobiles, horse-drawn carriages, and people fill the street. Several American flags fly from the buildings lining the street