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Evelyn Birkby on her 40th anniversary broadcast at KMA, Shenandoah, Iowa, May 15, 1990

Evelyn Birkby was a radio homemaker for KMA.

Evelyn Birkby on the occasion of her 40th anniversary KMA radio broadcast, Shenandoah, Iowa, 1990s

Evelyn Birkby was a radio homemaker for KMA.

Evelyn Birkby, son Bob, and dog Sparkle in lane at Cottonwood Farm, Shenandoah, Iowa, 1952

Cottonwood Farm was the Birkby homestead. Robert Birkby is on tractor next to barn at rear of photo. Evelyn Birkby was a radio homemaker for KMA. This photo appeared on the cover of Birkby's book Up a Country Lane.

Evelyn Birkby's sister, Ruth Bricker (left), and mother, Mae Corrie (right), sit atop steps of Ruth's house, Shenandoah, Iowa, 1940s

Florence Falk and rooster at table in dining room where Farmer's Wife broadcast originated, Shenandoah, Iowa, 1950s

Florence Falk was a radio homemaker for KMA Radio in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Friendship memories of school days, 1933-1936

Scrapbook compiled by Evelyn Corrie (Birkby's maiden name); chronicles her high school years, which began in Prairie City, continued in Waukee, and ended with graduation from Sidney High School.

House at Cottonwood Farm, home of Robert and Evelyn Birkby, Shenandoah, Iowa, 1950s

Evelyn Birkby was a radio homemaker for KMA.

Jessie Young broadcasting from kitchen of her home, Shenandoah, Iowa, 1950s

Jessie Young, second from left, with friends, Shenandoah, Iowa, 1950s

Jessie Young was the first radio homemaker for KMA.

KMA radio broadcast with Evelyn Birkby and guest Vicar Henry Robbins, local pastor, discussing child care, Shenandoah, Iowa, 1950

Evelyn Birkby was a radio homemaker for KMA.

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