According to a 1962 Yearbook, the Sumner High School sports teams known as the Arabs, received their name in 1910. In that year Sumner...

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Why not resolve next year to grow your family tree? Our Research Library has knowledgeable researchers to assist you and extensive...

Christmas 1944 at George Field with Col. Bobzien and 3000 presents collected for the cadets.

This is a photograph of the "old" Thompson house that was located on Allison Prairie. The picture used as a Christmas card in 1953.The...

Letter to Santa (from Russellville) December 23, 1920 Vincennes Commercial Dear Santa Claus, I will let you know I have not forgotten...

Lawrenceville Republican December 16, 1909 Billett, Illinois. Dear Santa, I will write you a letter and tell you what I want for...

Wright/Gaddy cemetery is in the far southwest corner of Lawrence County, just off County Road 000 and Berryville Road. When the corn is...

Bridgeport Postal Service 1949 from an undated newspaper clipping probably from the Bridgeport Leader 1949 Boyce – Cooper Named Carriers...

February 15, 1962 Bridgeport Leader Local Athlete is Signed by Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates baseball squad will be...