As a farmer’s daughter, Eileen Cunningham did typical farm chores. After college she became a nurse during WWII. After marrying her sister’s widower, she raised seven children and many peafowl. Her historical accounts of the Illinois River Valley, especially stone homes, were published.
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Smith Lily Pool.
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Cutting Wheat.
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Smith Girl's Horse.
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Cole Creek Valley Farm.
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Early morning meeting men.
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Railroad bridge.
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Men.
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The Family.
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Dinner, threshing crew.
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Ready for school.
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Eileen Cunningham indoors.
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Eileen Cunningham outdoors.
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