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Old age homes

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on old age homes in general, and when divided by place, old age homes located in a particular place. The heading may be qualified by ethnic group to indicate old age homes for a particular group of people located outside their place of origin.

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Eastern Star and Masonic Home in Rockford, Illinois, 1941

 Item
Identifier: A1996-066-4685
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Ralph B. Duncan postcard collection consists of postcards with a Masonic connection, either a building used for Masonic purposes, a person connected to Freemasonry, or a subject concerning Freemasonry. Mostly made during 1907-1940s, there are some that are both earlier and later, which can be determined by changes in postcard conventions. Included are portraits, views of buildings, cartoons, among other subjects. Most of the postcards of buildings are in the United States, with some from...
Dates: 1941

Eastern Star and Masonic Home in Rockford, Illinois, 1928

 Item
Identifier: A1996-066-4686
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Ralph B. Duncan postcard collection consists of postcards with a Masonic connection, either a building used for Masonic purposes, a person connected to Freemasonry, or a subject concerning Freemasonry. Mostly made during 1907-1940s, there are some that are both earlier and later, which can be determined by changes in postcard conventions. Included are portraits, views of buildings, cartoons, among other subjects. Most of the postcards of buildings are in the United States, with some from...
Dates: 1928

Elks' Home in Mendota, Illinois, 1930-1945

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1995-014-049
Scope and Contents

Photolithograph from the linen era. Exterior of the Elks' home in Mendota, Illinois. The foreground of the postcard is gray while the background is a light blue. The building is gray with a white trim and hanging plants on the porch.

Dates: 1930-1945

Elks' Home in Sycamore, Illinois, 1915-1930

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1995-014-050
Scope and Contents

Photolithograph of the Elks' home in Sycamore, Illinois. The majority of the picture is gray while the sky is light blue. The exterior of the house is gray brick with a porch that is supported by columns.

Dates: 1915-1930

Masonic Home, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, 1907-1914

 Item
Identifier: A1996-066-4117
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Ralph B. Duncan postcard collection consists of postcards with a Masonic connection, either a building used for Masonic purposes, a person connected to Freemasonry, or a subject concerning Freemasonry. Mostly made during 1907-1940s, there are some that are both earlier and later, which can be determined by changes in postcard conventions. Included are portraits, views of buildings, cartoons, among other subjects. Most of the postcards of buildings are in the United States, with some from...
Dates: 1907-1914

Masonic Home, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, 1915-1930

 Item
Identifier: A1996-066-4145
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Ralph B. Duncan postcard collection consists of postcards with a Masonic connection, either a building used for Masonic purposes, a person connected to Freemasonry, or a subject concerning Freemasonry. Mostly made during 1907-1940s, there are some that are both earlier and later, which can be determined by changes in postcard conventions. Included are portraits, views of buildings, cartoons, among other subjects. Most of the postcards of buildings are in the United States, with some from...
Dates: 1915-1930

Masonic Home, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, 1915-1930

 Item
Identifier: A1996-066-4146
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Ralph B. Duncan postcard collection consists of postcards with a Masonic connection, either a building used for Masonic purposes, a person connected to Freemasonry, or a subject concerning Freemasonry. Mostly made during 1907-1940s, there are some that are both earlier and later, which can be determined by changes in postcard conventions. Included are portraits, views of buildings, cartoons, among other subjects. Most of the postcards of buildings are in the United States, with some from...
Dates: 1915-1930

Ohio Knights of Pythias Home in Springfield, Illinois, 1914-1930

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1995-014-076
Scope and Contents

Photolithograph of the Ohio Knights of Pythias Home in Springfield, Illinois. The house is constructed of red brick with a white trim. The architecture resembles that of a castle. There are large towers and peaked roofs. In the foreground is a large lawn with an American flag flying. There are wide, white stone stairs that lead to the entrance

Dates: 1914-1930