Photographs and realia created and collected by Harry J. Byers. Includes coins and banknotes, photographs of Harry with family and friends and more. Most of the materials were created or collected during Harry's time in Russia.
Snapshot of a young child identified as Lawson, placing flowers on William Byers' grave. Explanation on verso reads: "This is Lawson putting the bunch of roses he had for his christining [sic] on his Uncle Will's grave. The words on the stone are 'In loving memory of Wm C. Byers born August 1, 1885, died August 13, 1921', the circle 'Woodmen of the World' his lodge."
Snapshot of three men loading a shotgun. The men are identified on the verso of the photograph as Ralph Fischer, Martin Diegel, and Harry J. [Byers] (at right).
Snapshot of Clark [?] and his aunt. There is an explanation on the verso of the photograph. Explanation on verso reads: "This is Clark & his aunt in Illinois she was a sweet old lady just like ma - she's 84 yrs old."
Snapshot of a group of unidentified people sitting on a river bank fishing. There is a car on the riverbank, and one man is also standing fishing in the water.
Snapshot of Patricia and Darrel[l] sitting on tricycles on a sidewalk in a residential area, with their hair in curlers. Caption on verso reads: "This is both I have their hair in curlers Darrels is too."
Snapshot of [Thelma Boyers?] standing on a sidewalk in a residential area with a large tree behind her. Caption on verso reads: "I had my hair cut an other [sic] wind cut ha ha."
Snapshot of Glenn Mac McCourt sitting in a high chair beside a brick building, with a snowy landscape behind him. Caption on verso reads: "Glen Mac McCourt age - 5 mths 3 weeks."
Snapshot of 2 unidentified boys and their dog and puppies, sitting on a lawn with a house behind them. Caption on verso reads: "This is our house & the little neighbor boys and their dogs."
Snapshot of 2 unidentified children wearing first communion clothing, and holding candles on a lawn in front of a house. Letter on verso reads: "To Kate, this is our youngest boy and the oldest girl in their first communion suits they both went last fall, George and Mary."
Contains a newspaper clipping of an article describing the experiences of a Mr. Thome, who was a tractor instructor in Russia. His experiences would be similar to those of Harry Byers. A handwritten note appears on the article that reads: "Here is a good laugh Old Mom".
Informal group portrait of Marge Byers (nee Landwehr) (at left) and Harry Byers (second from left) with two unidentified adults and an unidentified child, standing in front of a porch.
Snapshot of an unidentified couple standing in an archway. Another woman, possibly Violet Byers, is partially obscured by the arch is visible at right.
Snapshot of [Fred Byers?] with two unidentified people standing outdoors holding gardening tools, including a broom and a pitchfork. All three are wearing hats and are dressed in working clothes.
Snapshot of child identified as Mickey wearing a new dress and standing on the sidewalk in a residential area. Captions on verso read: "Mickey the clown" and "This is the dress Don got Mick for her birthday."
Snapshot of 2 children identified as Jim and Marnie, standing in front of a house, on a sidewalk, with their bicycles. Caption on verso reads: "Jim 10 1/2 Marnie 11."
Contains 2 sets of examination questions with their correct answers, one relating to mechanics and one relating to combines, and a partial teaching schedule for a 24 day course designed for tractor and combine operators, possibly used in Russia.
Informal group portrait of 2 men identified as Kelly and Showen, 2 other unidentified men, and 1 unidentified woman. Letter on verso reads: "This we had taken just as we were leaving for Vladivostok after spending the 4th of July here. The fellow between Kelly & Showen works in the Cater [?] office here & thats Kellys flame he's holding onto. Bud."
Photograph of two unidentified men standing outdoors with their backs to the camera. Person on right is wearing a jumpsuit that reads: "Gats Service. HA. 7770. HA. 0825."
Snapshot of Violet Byers (second from left) with two unidentified women and a child standing on the deck of a boat. They are standing next to a life ring with "New York" written on it.
Snapshot of Helen Bawman (nee Byers) and Harry Byers standing on a sidewalk. Helen is wearing a long dress, hat, and holding gloves while the man is wearing a suit, hat and holding a suitcase.
Snapshot of Orpha picking flowers from a bush beside a large building. Caption on verso reads: "This is Orphas [sic] picture she give [sic] Mick to send you Vi Mick said tell you that aunt Orpha was picking flowers from Mick to Vi and Jack. Mick is riting [sic] some to [?] [unintelligible from this point]."