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Carl Smolinski and Men
Photograph of Carl Smolinski, his daughter, his father, Carl Besalke, Julian Strocher, and William Besalke standing in the yard in front of a house.
45lb Catfish
Postcard of Carl and Gust holding a 45lb catfish. The back of the postcard says: "Carl and I caught this fish the 15th of July, and butchered him the 19th of July. It weighed 45lbs. How is that for fish - Gust". The postcard is addressed to Mr.…
Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke - Colorized Photo
Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke standing in front of their house at 1611 E. Locust St., Decatur, IL .
Great Grandma Strocher and Grandma Augusta holding Elsie Ruth with Ruth Molin
Photograph of Great Grandma Strocher, Grandma Augusta Besalke, Elise Ruth, and Ruth Molin.
"Papa" Besalke and the Men
Photograph of William Besalke, William Derr, Otto Smith, Wilifred Smith, Carl Molin, Eddie Ernst, William Johnke, and Martin Michalboeck standing in a field in June 1939.