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  • Collection: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections

Amateur theater.
Blackface entertainers.
Drag shows.
Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- 1900-1950.
Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- Photographs.

Photograph of the Kinsman Monument, Fairview Cemetery, Council Bluffs (Iowa).

J. R. Perkins at Elks anniversary dinner. From left to right: John Helm, Don Franksen, J.R. Perkins, Judge Roe.

Photograph of J. R. Perkins and Stella Beaman Perkins (wife) at their home, 212 Turley Ave.

Photograph of J. R. Perkins with his grandson "Bill."

Photograph of J. R. Perkins' 75th birthday, July 16, 1954 with J. A. Clark and Bert Helm.

Photograph of J. R. Perkins at Elks anniversay dinner with Don Frankson.

Perkins, J. R. (Jacob Randolph), 1878-1959.
Clergy -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs.
Clergy as authors.
Elks (Fraternal order).

Perkins, J. R. (Jacob Randolph), 1878-1959.
Clergy -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs.
Clergy as authors.
Elks (Fraternal order).

Photograph of Kenneth Jensen, mayor of Council Bluffs in 1967.

Drawing of J. Smith Hooten, mayor of Council Bluffs from 1857 - 1858.

Photograph of J. R. Perkins on the occasion of his final sermon, First Congregational Church, 1947.

Photograph of J. R. Perkins in his study.

Photograph of J. R. Perkins at autographing party in Chicago for "Antioch Actress."

Photograph of J. R. Perkins playing pool at the Elks Club.

Photograph taken at Fontanelle Hotel Dec. 18, 1946 at recoginition dinner by Omaha & Council Bluffs Rotarians. Left to right, Fred Hawes, Norman Vincent Peale, Perkins and Dunbar.


J. R. Perkins broadcasting at the dedication of the Golden Spike, just before the program proper. Telling the crowd about the historical setting.

Magazine picture showing J. R. Perkins doing research in the Dodge House for the book "Trails, Rails, and War."

Portrait of J. P. McMahon, Early Citizens of Council Bluffs.

Portrait of Joseph W. Smith.
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