Vigo County Historical Society
Historical Treasure Articles - 1995

Book's origin unknown

Art adorned cigar boxes around turn of the century

Wartime exhibit kicks off year

Janet Scudder - Talented sculptress

Sailor dolls were souvenirs

City woman christened ship

Clocks evolved over time

War couples rushed weddings

Vigo plants aided war effort

Let there be light - Kerosene lamps of the Civil War

If gloves could talk

Red Cross served nation well during World War II

Great wartime music never dies

Victory gardens aid war effort

War forced fashion restraint

Music helped ease war fears

USO active in Terre Haute

Sale of war bonds helped finance American war effort

Daguerreotypes big hit in 1800s

City man recalls 1934 World's Fair

Book recounts home-front efforts

Downtown thriving in 1940s

Glass bottles collector's items

Terre Haute man played key role in naval battle

Exhibit focuses on farming

Photos recall hotel's glory days

Display features '40s fashions

Women win fight for suffrage

Boxes come in all shapes and sizes

Cards used to pitch products

Ehrmann scrapbook intriguing

Posters support war effort

Cards gave comfort to soldiers

Doctor bag symbol of caring

 

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