California is questioned as a golden “paradise” in “Auntie Bissel,” published in 1935. Auntie Bissel is a naïve “Midwestern primitive” basking in California. Personal values are raised in this, Suckow's critique of California as dreamland
The Johnson-Lieferman photo collection was donated to the Clinton Public Library in 2011. All rights belong to the Clinton Public Library. This collection is stored at the Lyons Branch Library.
Grain elevators on either side of tracks. Sign with cart at base. "[Vi]ew looks E. [Ro]n Sims photo, [271]7 Cornell, [D.M.] IA 50313"--Photograph verso.
Marcia Joffe-Bouska received her BA in Art and Art Education from Clark College (1973) and her MA from Northern Illinois University (1977). In addition to showing work throughout the Midwest, her art is represented in public and private collections…
Single story wooden depot with insignia under sign for Aurora. Signal on pole. Railroad cart parked next to depot. "James L. Rueber, 2509 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428"--Postcard verso.
