NewsOctober 15, 2013

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/

Butch Meier recognized this farmer: "The farmer is Emil Nagel on his farm just south of Jackson. His son, Dennis, farms there now."
Butch Meier recognized this farmer: "The farmer is Emil Nagel on his farm just south of Jackson. His son, Dennis, farms there now."
This looks like Rooster Day at Jackson. (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
This looks like Rooster Day at Jackson. (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
We see cabbages, onions, and tomatoes growing in this garden, but we don't know the gardener's name. Can anyone help? (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
We see cabbages, onions, and tomatoes growing in this garden, but we don't know the gardener's name. Can anyone help? (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
Does anyone know who's driving this drove of pigs at the SEMO District Fair? (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
Does anyone know who's driving this drove of pigs at the SEMO District Fair? (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
Published Sept. 18, 1947. With Kent Library serving as a backdrop, these State College athletes raced across the football practice field. From left: Jack Klosterman, end; Gaylen Swinger, tackle; Jack Little, guard; Homer Owsley, center; Lowell Moore, guard; Jerry Winkening, tackle; Murrel Mann, end. (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
Published Sept. 18, 1947. With Kent Library serving as a backdrop, these State College athletes raced across the football practice field. From left: Jack Klosterman, end; Gaylen Swinger, tackle; Jack Little, guard; Homer Owsley, center; Lowell Moore, guard; Jerry Winkening, tackle; Murrel Mann, end. (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
Miss Chaffee took the honors at an undated SEMO District Fair beauty contest. Can anyone name these beauties? (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
Miss Chaffee took the honors at an undated SEMO District Fair beauty contest. Can anyone name these beauties? (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
We don't have names for these farmers, but the three holding the cows may be related. (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
We don't have names for these farmers, but the three holding the cows may be related. (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
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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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