Call them doughnuts, crop circles, Cheerios or any other term you like. One thing was clear: I could not post and share this vintage photo from the late 1920s with hundreds of circular marks infecting every corner of the image. I looked at this photo many times over the years and sighed at the thought of … More Removing ‘Crop Circles’ from a Vintage Photo
This image from the early part of the 20th century has the hallmarks of the Midwest frontier. The young woman tending the steed has a serious look of determination. Was she a ranch hand or a hard-working farm wife? We don’t know, since there are no notations on the front or back of the print. Based … More Eye on History: Ready to Ride
In the early 1920s, the Knights of Columbus began focusing on the spiritual, intellectual and physical development of young men in its communities across America, Canada and Mexico. A group called the Columbian Squires was formed nationally in 1925 to provide social, civic, spiritual and physical activity for boys from 12 to 18. The young … More Eye on History: 1920s Columbian Squires Baseball
This fascinating photograph from 1899 is the first in our Eye on History Series featuring historic images. These upperclassmen from Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin, seem to be eagerly listening to a recitation of poetry or other literature. Of course the image was staged, likely for a yearbook or senior portrait, but it offers a … More Eye on History: 1899 College Men
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