Southern Illinois in Photographs Collection
Title
Southern Illinois in Photographs Collection
Description
Photographs from the 1970s of daily life in southern Illinois.
Collection Items
Norman Springer
Norman Springer of Springer Orchards, Carbondale, working on his tractor. On verso: "Rt 1."
Backyard Swing
The Richaldson children playing on their back yard tractor tire swing. On verso: "Keith Richaldson, Jay Richaldson, Dwayne Richaldson, Andy Van Awken: Youngest; 809 Rigdon Rd. Carbondale."
Boy and Girl on Tricycle
A young boy and girl ride a tricycle down the sidewalk near the street. On verso: "P. Langford; C 'dole."
Groundskeeper, Sportsman's Park
The groundskeeper at Sportsman's Park in Cicero uses his poking stick to clean trash that litters the property.
Charles Brown
Garbage collector Charles Brown working hard in the streets of Carbondale. On verso: "West Oak Street; Karen Russell, Rural Route #1, Buncombe, 62912."
Ma Duncan's Grocery Store
Ma Duncan poses for a picture behind the counter at her grocery store located in Colp.
Lieutenant Baylor, Merchandising Fruits and Vegetables
Lieutenant Baylor relaxing in the shade on a watermelon truck trying to escape the noon sun at 95th Stoney Island, Chicago.
Ernest Atkins
Ernest Atkins of Carbondale stands on the sidewalk with his cane in hand. On verso: "808 Wilson; Melanie Bell."
Marie Trottman and Friend
Marie Trottman and her friend, both of whom are Jehovah's Witnesses, read from the bible in the kitchen of her home located in Colp.
Collection Tree
- Illinois Photographic Collection
- Southern Illinois in Photographs Collection