Baby animals are one of the signs of Spring. Mr. Harry Whittier Frees was quite a photographer of animals. An article in American Magazine in 1922 provides a glimpse of his work and insight into the artist himself. Harry tells… Continue Reading Frees Frame
Continue reading →Christmas cards, at one time, were the postmaster’s dilemma. Cards arrived in massive quantities and kept the postman busy from November until Christmas. In today’s digital world those cards are probably a delight, viewed as job security in the ever… Continue Reading Chromo Christmas
Continue reading →Merry Christmas from the Archives! Take a look back through time and find works of art and literature in old publications. These artists and writers paint pictures in our imaginations and bring fond memories of years gone by. It is… Continue Reading Christmas Charms
Continue reading →Warm fall days and cool nights prepare us for the cold of winter and allow us time to enjoy nature before the snowfall. If you love the outdoors and enjoy the quiet solitude of fishing, the following poem is sure… Continue Reading Fall Fishing
Continue reading →On April 22, 1889 he rode an iron gray bronco from Caldwell, Kansas into the Oklahoma territory as an adventure, joining the 20,000 others who became known as the “Sooners”. He later would paint a picture called “The Run” immortalizing… Continue Reading Wichita Bill
Continue reading →Summertime is great for riding bicycles. In 1935 bicycles were making the news. The bicycle had been reinvented again with actual brakes and even rubber tires. Although the inventions of automobiles, trains, and planes were used for long distance travel… Continue Reading Re-“Cycling” America
Continue reading →In celebration of National Library Week we would like to touch on all reminders of the joy of reading. Over the years many writer’s have expressed their love of books with paintings or with poetry. Take a moment to let… Continue Reading Library Love
Continue reading →This week was National Library Week. So in celebration of our libraries the following posts in the next few days will give you a glimpse into the history of libraries and the people who played important parts in preserving books… Continue Reading Boring Books
Continue reading →Cartoon artists tend to convey thought-provoking information about our society. At first glance, a cartoon will make us laugh and we think nothing of it. However, with humor, the idea or information directed at us stays with us visually making… Continue Reading “Say Cheese”
Continue reading →In May 1916 The American Magazine published an article under the section Interesting People entitled “A Captain of Comic Industry”. The article was about Bud Fisher. Bud Fisher was in the business of making people laugh. He was the creator… Continue Reading Mutt & Jeff
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