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Archive of: March, 2015

Photo of the Week, 109: American Passion Play, March 1956

American Passion Play, March 1956

Conceived by Bloomington resident Delmar Darrah, this local production of the American Passion Play is the oldest continuously performed Passion Play in the United States.

Photo of the Week, 108: Beekeeping During Wartime Sugar Shortage

Beekeeping During Wartime Sugar Shortage

In 1942, Edward Adams discussed the benefits of raising honeybees during the sugar shortage and civilian rationing spurred by World War II.

Photo of the Week, 107: Marjorie Wikoff: "Lady Cabbie" in 1957

Marjorie Wikoff:

Marjorie Wikoff, a licensed practical nurse, turned to cab driving in 1957 because there wasn't enough local nursing work to pay the bills. Read more...

Photo of the Week, 106: Fender Bender and Then Some, 1958

Fender Bender and Then Some, 1958

Three individuals were hurt in an automobile accident the morning of March 20, 1958.

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