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- Collection: Douglas R. Gilbert Photographs
West Side Community Paper Stock Corporation
Black and white photograph of an exterior view of the West Side Community Paper Stock Corporation located in Chicago's West Side. The company was owned and operated by the black community of Chicago's West Side, including the "West Side Organization,…
West Side Community Paper Stock Corporation
Black and white photograph of a male employee working at the West Side Community Paper Stock Corporation located in Chicago's West Side. In the photograph, the employee is seen standing within a room full of recylced newspapers and paper products…
West Side Community Paper Stock Corporation
Black and white photograph of a male employee working alongside the paper baling machinery at the West Side Community Paper Stock Corporation located in Chicago's West Side. The company was owned and operated by the black community of Chicago's West…
West Side Community Paper Stock Corporation
Black and white photograph of an interior view of the West Side Community Paper Stock Corporation located in Chicago's West Side. In the photograph, a Clark forklift is parked next to the paper baling machine while recylced bales are loaded into the…
Campton Town Hall, Kane County, Illinois
Black and white photograph of an exterior view of the Campton Town Hall building, located in the village of Campton Hills in Kane County, Illinois. The building has operated continuously since 1874 and has primarily served as the administrative…
Railroad Crossing, Sycamore, Illinois
Black and white photograph of a railroad crossing in Sycamore, Illinois. In the photograph, a sign that reads, "Life Offers More in Sycamore," is featured behind the railroad tracks. Scanned from the negative.
Gas Station, Sycamore, Illinois
Black and white photograph of a small gas station located in Sycamore, Illinois. In the photograph, a single gas pump is featured with the nozzle and hose lying on the ground in the foreground, and the small station building has a sign posted in the…
Welcome Sign, Sycamore, Illinois
Black and white photograph of a welcome sign for travelers visiting Sycamore, Illinois. In the photograph, two large signs are featured on the side of a road included one that reads," Life Offers More in Sycamore," and another that says, "Welcome to…
Ice Cream Sign, Sycamore, Illinois
Black and white photograph of an advertisement for ice cream located in the countryside of Sycamore, Illinois. In the photograph, the sign features a picture of a large ice cream cone and reads, "Van's Dari-Ripple, Route 64 East City Limits,…
4-H Livestock Show, Kane County Fair, Illinois
Black and white photograph of the Kane County Fair located in Kane County, Illinois. In the photograph, a few school-aged boys are seen showing their cows for 4-H while a crowd is looking on from the background. A large banner sign is hanging above…
4-H Horse Show, Kane County Fair, Illinois
Black and white photograph of a group of young western riders awaiting their participation in a 4-H horse show at the Kane County Fair in Kane County, Illinois. Scanned from the negative.
Tilt-A-Whirl, Kane County Fair, Illinois
Black and white photograph of a "Tilt-A-Whirl" ride as seen after-hours at the Kane County Fair in Kane County, Illinois. Scanned from the negative.
Carnival Rides, Kane County Fair, Illinois
Black and white photograph of a group of carnival rides being set up at the Kane County Fair in Kane County, Illinois. In the photograph, a trailer with the message, "Dispensa and Sons Complete Carnivals, Elmhurst, Illinois," advertised on the side…
Gorilla Girl, Kane County Fair, Illinois
Black and white photograph of a trailer for "Atasha, The Gorilla Girl" at the Kane County Fair in Kane County, Illinois. In the photograph, the carnival trailer is parked behind an automobile and features the message, "Atasha, The Gorilla Girl, See…
High Striker, Kane County Fair, Illinois
Black and white photograph of a carnival worker at the Kane County Fair in Kane County, Illinois. In the photograph, the man is seated on a small wooden chair at the fairgrounds and taking a break while helping to set up the high striker carnival…
Carnival Attractions, Kane County Fair, Illinois
Black and white photograph of two painted signs for the "Bull Wheel" and "Guillotine" carnival attractions at the Kane County Fair in Kane County, Illinois. Scanned from the negative.
Kane County Republicans, Kane County Fair, Illinois
Black and white photograph of a painted sign advertising "Kane County Republicans" in front of the group's tent at the Kane County Fair in Kane County, Illinois. Scanned from the negative.
Carousel, Kane County Fair, Illinois
Black and white photograph of a carousel at the Kane County Fair in Kane County, Illinois. In the photograph, the carousel is featured during an active evening at the fair, with a crowd of people gathered around while others walk past the…
Concert at the Kane County Fair, Illinois
Black and white photograph of a music concert at the Kane County Fair in Kane County, Illinois. In the photograph, a group of young men are playing guitars and performing onstage, while a crowd of young women are watching the show from the side of…
Crystal Lake, Michigan
Black and white photograph of a calm and hazy shoreline view of Crystal Lake in northern Michigan. Scanned from the negative.
Point Betsie Lighthouse, Michigan
Black and white photograph of Point Betsie Lighthouse located on the northeast shore of Lake Michigan in northern Michigan. In the photograph, a large Aspen tree is situated in the foreground with two rows of beach fencing leading back toward the…
Point Betsie Lighthouse, Michigan
Black and white photograph of Point Betsie Lighthouse located on the northeast shore of Lake Michigan in northern Michigan. In the photograph, the lighthouse is nestled among the coastal dunes, with beach fencing and dunegrass framing the building.…
Beulah Bait and Service, Michigan
Black and white photograph of Beulah Bait and Service, a tackle and service shop in the village of Beulah, located in Benzie County in northern Michigan. Scanned from the negative.
Beulah Bait and Service, Michigan
Black and white photograph of the side lawn of Beulah Bait and Service, a tackle and service shop in the village of Beulah, located in Benzie County in northern Michigan. Scanned from the negative.























