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William Peirce Anderson
This image is a carte de visite (visiting card) sized small albumen print photograph, taken in Paris while future Chicago architect Peirce Anderson was studying there, in the 1890s. William Peirce Anderson, 1870-1924, was known as Peirce or as Andy…
Witches Grass
Witches grass gets its name from its resemblance to a witches broom. Medicinally, it has previously been used to treat UTIs and jaundice. Nowadays, it is used to bring luck and remove obstacles from your path. It represents happiness and positivity.
Wm Schuler's Place Half Day, Illinois
Wm Schuler's Place was located along to streets in Half Day. A few cars and a truck surround the hotel with people occupying them. On the left, two cars appear to be stopped on the road in front of the hotel. The drivers are talking to some people…
Wright Lodge Half Day, Illinois
Wright Lodge was a private residence just north of the cemetery entrance. The owner was the president of Calumet Baking Powder Company.
Attributed by James R. Getz, President of the Lake County Historical Society from the 1950s-1980s.
Writings on inflation, 1933-1941, collected by John T. McCutcheon, Jr.,Chicago Tribune editorial page writer
This group of electronic files represents a small share of a collection of writings on inflation, 1933-1941, along with a cover letter from John T. McCutcheon, Jr. in donating the materials to special Collections, 1989. The letter is followed by few…