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 1989-86.2
A black and white photo of Charles Virgle Breazeale as a young boy. He was born Jan. 26, 1880 and died Aug. 7, 1961. He was born in Greene Co., south of Springfield, MO and was buried in Patterson Cemetary. His parents were W.V. Breazeale and Clara A.E. Fielder. Both were born in MO, his mother in Springfield. He married Melvie Emma Bussard (1883-1916). His grandparents were John J.C. Breazeale who married Elizabeth Kollock and Allen Fielder who married Susanna Wearver.

1988-62-19
A black and white photo of the gas works lot- cooling tower, Springfield, MO. Marterial yard and cooling tower in foreground. Power plant across Main St.

1999-152
Color postcard photo of the Springfield Normal School at the corner of Pickwick Ave. and Cherry St., facing north toward Cherry. Built by John A. Taylor as a private school, later became the State Normal School.

 1996-99-3
Twentieth Annual Reportof the Board of Directors of the Public Schools of Springfield, Mo with Rules and Course of Study. Also contains lists of schools, teachers, pupils and school board in 1887.

1989-112
Black and white photo of Joe Lyons Tap Room at 1303 Boonville, advertising Wagner Beer. This business was across the street from White City Ball Park where the Springfield Cardinals played.

1989-18
Color photo of Frisco Depot with Heers Dept. Store and Colonial Hotel signs in background and Springfield Roofing Co. to the left of the depot. Taken shortly before the depot was abandoned and destroyed.

1998-316
Photo of corner of Dollison and Madison. On left side of photo, on side wall of a building is written: "W.M. McQueary Prescription Druggist" and below that: "Banquet Products, Springfield Creamery Co." Street with trolley tracks in foreground and car parked in background. Measurements/Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". Material/Color: Black and white; Machine made.

1999-62
Black and white photo of streetcar #200 with "State" on front. Reps Dry Goods, Farm and Home Savings and Loan, Missouri Mutual Insurance, and other buildings in background, also automobiles and people. Streetcar has YMCA poster on front; and "use the Weekly Pass" sign on top.

1992-215.158
A black and white photo of (L to R) Emma Weaver Bissett, Mrs Clyde Bissett, Lavinia Bissett, Martha Haden "Pat" Fulbright, Jane Ann Catts Weaver and Harry Bissett who was with McDaniel Bank. Seated (L to R) James Bissett (came to Springfield as master mechanic for the Ft. Scott Memphis RR and later of Motive Power), Marion Bissett, John Y. Fulbright, pres. Farmers and Merchants Bank (later Springfield Bank) and Major Weaver at his house, 803 W. Walnut.

 1996-98
Eight pages of ads in a souvenir booklet from the Springfield Reunion Club, Inc. (1994 Park Day Reunion). A note of thanks to Mrs. John Hammon (Mary Ellen) for a monetary donation to their scholarship fund from Bettye J. Shelton.

1999-436-3
Black and white photo of the Certificate of Affiliation in the Amalgamated Meat Cutters & Butcher Workmen, Retail Meat Cutters Local #536, Springfield, MO. Seven individuals are listed: Olive Hall, Frank Ream, Frank Bartlett, John Mc Daniel, Charles Howard, George Pushta, and Don Herring. Dated July 25, 1939.

1998-526-23
Black and white photo of Springfield High School, also known as Senior High School and Central High School, at the corner of Jefferson Ave. and Central St. The photo is of the original school building with its first east addition.

1996-83-3
Black and white 5x7 photo of Captain George M. Jones and grandson, George M. Sebree at the foot of the Confederate Monument, Springfield, MO National Cemetery.

 1996-48-1-2
Sales receipts to Andy Otterson from Lewis F. Pipkin Books and Stationery and Davis Planing Mill Co., both in North Springfield.

1998-413
St. Louis St. near Jefferson. Streetcar tracks and automobiles and trucks. Businesses shown Hotel Springfield, Black's Café, Happy & Co. Millinery, H.L. Hoover Music Co., Hurlburt's, Colonial Hotel. A Route 66 sign appears in the right hand side of the photo.

1989-194
Panoramic view of center city area of Springfield, Missouri, including streets, homes, public buildings, and public square. History of photograph: taken from a large print originally mounted on a wall in a doctor's office in the Professional Building, Cherry and Kimbrough. Measurements/Size: 8"x10". Material/Color: Paper emulsion black and white. Machine Made.

2000-169-6
Color photoprint of woman pinning boutinniere on Gerald Brooks with his wife Velma standing by his side. Gerald Brooks recognition after 29 years in the Springfield School system. Brooks started the first marching band at Lincoln School and was the first foreign language teacher at that school. After desegregation he taught at Central and Glendale High Schools.

 2002-881.113
A red pamphlet for the Springfield Senior High School Mid-year and Spring Class Reunion (1930-1983).

1999-89
Black and white photo of Springfield Gas and Electric Co. truck #146 parked in front of Jezzard and Sons Wholesale. Brick building behind has "Jezzard and Sons, wholesale," "distributors of Budweiser and Grape Bouquet," "Phones," "fruits and vegetables, and produce" written in white letters.

 1987-21
A Candle Set on a Stand, A History of First Christian Church, Springfield, Missouri (1834-1919) by Richard Taylor Gardner assisted by Arthur Paul Moser and Disciples of Christ Historical Society, Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Gardner's family were long-time members of First Christian Church, Springfield, MO which became South Street Christian Church.


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