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Women's Auxiliary, European War 1914-18
Photograph of the Women's Auxiliary, European War 1914-18. Partial list of names on back. Picture taken at the Hazelton home on Oakland Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA.
Women police officers no longer a surprise
Police office [sic] Jan Rocher: "At first, people were surprised; they'd do a double-take, but not it's a common thing and no one thinks anything of it."
Women police officers no longer a surprise
Officer Carolyn Cates: "I used to get a lot more (stares). I don't know if they thought it was a guy needing a haircut or what."
Women on a bridge
Photograph of women on a bridge at Lake Manawa.
WOGFQ postcard
Postcard of WOGFQ radio. World Radio Laboratories, WRL, was a major supplier of amateur radio equipment from the 1950s to the 1970s. WRL was located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA,and run by Leo Meyerson (W0GFQ) and his family.
Winter's Magic Artistry Touches Dodge Memorial
Touched by winter's magic artistry, the Dodge Memorial statue and fountain are transformed into a picture of fairyland during the recent heavy snow.
Winter's magic artistry touches Dodge Memorial
...by winter's magic artistry, the Dodge memorial statue and fountain ...transformed into a picture of fairyland during the recent heavy snow....of a boat, resembles a fairy from an enchanted realm in the glow.
Winter's Grip Doesn't Lose Punch; Heavy Snowfall In State
A Wet, Sticky, Snow...Thursday night left trees in Council Bluffs outlined in white resembling a giant cottonfield [sic]. Nonpareil Chief Photographer Jack Kennedy, used a time exposure and three flashbulbs to illuminate this scene on Huntington…
Winter Wonderland
This rust, New England winter scene is actually neither rustic nor New England. Freshly fallen snow has transformed the drainage ditch which runs through Mount Loretto school grounds in Council Bluffs into a winter brook complete with foot bridge.
Winter scene at Lake Manawa
Photograph of people on frozen Lake Manawa
Winter Morn
Heavy frost and winter haze couple with light snowfall made even the city's parking lots look like the work of an artist. This picture was taken at Eighth Street and Indian Creek Wednesday morning.
Winner of Carl Hagenbeck's Elephant Race
Postcard depicting the winner of the Carl Hagenbeck's Elephant Race at Lake Manawa.
Windows Are Laced At Historic Dodge House
Examining the fabric of the new Brussels Lace curtains at the Historic Dodge House Wednesday are Trustees R.B. Graeme, 445 Glen Ave., Mrs. William Cutler, 524 Clark Ave., and Mrs. James L. Knott, 12 Westlake Village.
The Swiss-made historical…
The Swiss-made historical…
Winding up his work
Mark Loizeau with his father, John, set and detonated dynamite charges that dropped the last span of the Ak-Sar-Ben Bridge Saturday. He was pleased with the demolition which went off with a loud boom and few hitches. -- Nonpareil photos
Wilson High
Aerial photograph of Woodrow Wilson High
Willy Helms Sheds Three Other Names As He Becomes A Citizen; Korean Orphan Among 17 Naturlized
Waving 50 Star Flag...are Christine and Connie Almquist, citizen and citizen-to-be.
Willow / Bluff / 3rd Street Historic District NRPH form
National Register of Historic Places Registration Form for Willow / Bluff / 3rd Street - Historic District in Council Bluffs. Includes descriptions of buildings and history.
William Pusey Home
Picture of the William Pusey home on Willow avenue, Council Bluffs (Iowa). Date of picture unknown.
From back of picture: "William Pusey Home. Built in 1857. Stone for it came down from Pittsburgh. Site of Library Building (Gift of Mrs. Della…
From back of picture: "William Pusey Home. Built in 1857. Stone for it came down from Pittsburgh. Site of Library Building (Gift of Mrs. Della…
William Grote
Photograph of Council Bluffs firefighter William Grote.