Housewife Ironing in Caruthersville Missouri 1938

Housewife Ironing in Caruthersville Missouri 1938A housewife irons her clothes in Caruthersville, Missouri, in August 1938. The image is part of the FSA OWI Collection, which documents everyday life in small town America. Domestic work was a central aspect of life for many women during this time, reflecting societal norms and expectations in the United States. Each reproduction is printed on museum quality archival paper using a restored version of the original.

Historic map of Grove City

CT in 1880: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

Built in the beloved large-letter postcard style

reflecting the architectural styles of the period

The Vultee A-31 Vengeance was a single-engine aircraft that saw service with the RAF

Florida in 1885: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

This vintage map of Medford

The buildings design features classical elements

offering insights into the design ethos of the time

these ruins serve as a testament to the areas rich history and the craftsmanship of earlier periods

The image is part of the Library of Congresss Prints and Photographs Division and was purchased from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953

or still calls the Lehigh Valley home