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  1. Dunbar Furniture Mfg. Co. Berne, Ind - October 1947

    In October of 1947, the employees at Dunbar Manufacturing posed for a photograph. Dunbar was one of the premier furniture makers of the country. Known for their quality workmanship in wood carving and upholstery, Dunbar Furniture, both home and office, could be seen all over the world. Identification sheets attached as additional photos

    Record Type: Photo

    Dunbar Furniture Employees
  2. Men over 80

    Photo of the Annual Octogenarian Gathering of men 80 or older. Based on their ages and when they all died, the photo was taken between 1964 and 1966. Not all of the men are identified. Row 1: 1. unknown 2. Albert Augsburger (1881 - 1970) 3. William Townsend (1877 - 1966) 4. unknown 5. Jonas Sprunger (1882 - 1977) 6. Henry (not Amos) Reusser (1875 - 1966) 7. Oscar Sprunger (1890 - 1984)--I don't think this is the correct name as he wo...

    Record Type: Photo

    Octogenarians
  3. Mr. & Mrs. Bill Townsend

    Photo is identified as Mr. & Mrs. Bill Townsend, lived on Behring Street. They lived at 375 N. Behring street, now owned by Smith Brothers Furniture. William was the son of Elija & Rachel (Farmer) Townswend. His wife Emma was the daughter of John & Lina (Seivers) Gray. They married in 1896. She passed away in 1956 and he followed in 1966.

    Record Type: Photo

    Mr. & Mrs. Bill Townsend
  4. Octogenarian Gathering - 22 May 1961

    Octogenarian Gathering - This is a picture that was taken by Mel Liechty on 22 May 1961 at a gathering of men who had all reached their 80th birthday milestone. The men are all wearing suits and ties and are gathered in a building, possibly a church or restaurant, that has a very long coat rack. You can see the coat rack behind them, and to the far left, you can see some wire coat hangers and see that they have all put their hats on the shelf a...

    Record Type: Photo

    Octogenarian Gathering

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