items in our collections
Artifact of the Week — November 7, 2019
Pink net Christmas tree made by Eugenia J. Rhodes (Mrs. Paul Rhodes, Sr.), from a net evening dress. Part of Mrs. Rhodes doll collection is around the tree in Mrs. Rhodes living room in her Fayetteville home, ca 1980. Note the Shirley Temple doll next to tree on left in picture. All doll dresses and … Continue reading
Artifact of the Week — October 17, 2019
Copy of the class picture for the Batesville High School Class of 1962
Artifact of the Week — October 10, 2019
Picture of members of the Class of 1951 for Batesville High School
Artifact of the Week – September 5, 2019
Photo of Ned Metcalf, directing White River Water Carnival contestants on stage, 1980s.
Artifact of the Week — August 29, 2019
This photo shows a float in the 1949 White River Water Carnival parade. The float features signs that say “A penny a day milks a cow,” and “Farm life is fun!! With dependable low cost electricity.” This photo is part of the Rowe Collection at Old Independence Regional Museum.
