Canton Newspaper Collection
Title
Canton Newspaper Collection
Subject
Newspapers
Sacraments
School sports
Children
High school athletes
Construction industry
Description
The Canton Newspaper Collection contains a variety of images focused on the Canton community. Photographs in this collection include images of St. Louis television personality Jim Bolen and Illinois Governor Daniel Walker, Canton Warriors sports teams, and local road construction.
Collection Items
Leo Flanigan
Leo Flanigan, of Hardin, poses for a picture next to his United States Mail truck during the winter season.
High School Football
A high school football player carries the ball as several members of the opposing team pursue him during a game.
Children Playing #2
Three young boys, Brian, Craig, and Chris, play in the snow. On verso: "Tom Held; Brian, Craig, Chris."
Steve Herbert
Steve Herbert, a member of the United States Marine Corps, poses for a photograph wearing his military uniform.
James Calhoun
James Calhoun, a member of the United States Marine Corps, poses for a portrait wearing his military uniform.
Governor Daniel Walker Rides in a Jeep
Governor Daniel Walker and an unidentified man wave to the camera while riding in a jeep.
Jim Bolen, Karen Cholet, Steven Graham, and Deborah Veissmann
Jim Bolen sits with three children, Karen Cholet (left), Steven Graham (right), and Deborah Viessman (bottom), for a photograph. Bolen portrayed "Cactus Pete," a character on a popular St. Louis children's television show. He later went on to work as…
St. Matthew Lutheran Church Confirmation
Six children pose for a group photo at their Confirmation ceremony at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church.
St. Norbert Catholic School Graduating Class
Eighth grade graduates from St. Norbert's Catholic School pose for a class photo.
First Communion
Several young children pose for a group photograph in front of the altar at a First Communion ceremony at an unidentified Catholic Church.
Construction #1
A dump truck empties construction materials on the side of a road under construction.
Construction #2
Construction workers use large pieces of construction equipment to work on a roadway.
Girl Scout Troop 170
Members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 170 pose for a group photo with their leaders. On verso: "170."
Class Photo
Elementary school children pose in front of a blackboard decorated with student artwork for a class photo.
Collection Tree
- Illinois Photographic Collection
- Canton Newspaper Collection