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NewsMarch 25, 2014

G.D. Fronabarger left the Missourian boxes and boxes of negatives. What he didn't leave were IDs for them. Pictures of the Past features some of Frony's images we've partially identified. We're hoping you can help fill in the blanks. Contact librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com, if you recognize a place or a face. Mystery Galleries may still be viewed on our History Page, http://www.semissourian.com/history/

We think this may have been a Jackson Optimists' Chili Day. Can you put names to these pot stirrers?
We think this may have been a Jackson Optimists' Chili Day. Can you put names to these pot stirrers?
A group of young men get some hands-on experience working on an automobile.
A group of young men get some hands-on experience working on an automobile.
This tyke is probably wishing he had enough change for an ice-cold Coca-Cola.
This tyke is probably wishing he had enough change for an ice-cold Coca-Cola.
Children of all ages posed for G.D. Fronabarger in this photograph, possibly at Franklin School.
Children of all ages posed for G.D. Fronabarger in this photograph, possibly at Franklin School.
The Missouri State Library began operating a bookmobile service in the area in the 1950s. Does anyone recognize where this picture was taken?
The Missouri State Library began operating a bookmobile service in the area in the 1950s. Does anyone recognize where this picture was taken?
Can anyone help us identify these elegantly-dressed ladies?
Can anyone help us identify these elegantly-dressed ladies?
We think this may be the polling place for an election. Can anyone confirm our belief?
We think this may be the polling place for an election. Can anyone confirm our belief?
March 26, 1963 Southeast Missourian.
High school pupils establish evening quarters at the Public Library to complete classroom assignments. As is frequently the case, the work-table space is filled and pupils of the city’s three high schools make up the bulk of the evening patronage at the Public Library, the librarian, Gene Martin, said. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)
March 26, 1963 Southeast Missourian. High school pupils establish evening quarters at the Public Library to complete classroom assignments. As is frequently the case, the work-table space is filled and pupils of the city’s three high schools make up the bulk of the evening patronage at the Public Library, the librarian, Gene Martin, said. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)
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G.D. Fronabarger left the Missourian boxes and boxes of negatives. What he didn't leave were IDs for them. Pictures of the Past features some of Frony's images we've partially identified. We're hoping you can help fill in the blanks. Contact librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com, if you recognize a place or a face. Mystery Galleries may still be viewed on our History Page, http://www.semissourian.com/history/

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