A photo of an unidentified man and woman of the Salvation Army standing at a podium with a Bible. A banner with the Salvation Army emblem hangs from the podium. Undated by may be 1940s. See also mcalA16F01i32
Undated family portrait of an unidentified man and woman of the Salvation Army and five children. See also mcalA09F12i35, mcalA15F02i07, mcalA16F01i32. Uncropped version is mcalB17F21i11.
Salvation Army officer stands at a podium with Bible and banner of the organization draped down the front of the podium. A picture of Jesus hangs in the background. See also mcalA09F12i35, mcalA15F02i07
1947 photo of what appears to be a children's chorus singing at a Salvation Army event. The Burlington mission was at 117 Cherry St. for several decades and may be the location here. Among the officers in the back row are Maj. Ed Russell (2nd from left) and his wife, Maj. Elsie Russell (2nd from... Show more1947 photo of what appears to be a children's chorus singing at a Salvation Army event. The Burlington mission was at 117 Cherry St. for several decades and may be the location here. Among the officers in the back row are Maj. Ed Russell (2nd from left) and his wife, Maj. Elsie Russell (2nd from right). The Russells were in charge ca. 1940-1951. Show less
Undated family portrait of an unidentified man and woman of the Salvation Army and five children. This is an uncropped version of other similar photos. See also mcalA09F12i35, mcalA15F02i07, mcalA16F01i32.
1950 group photo of one man, several women and children at the Salvation Army. The children hold rolled certificates. Large portrait painting of "General" William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, on the wall behind. (See the portrait of Booth at: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/cph... Show more1950 group photo of one man, several women and children at the Salvation Army. The children hold rolled certificates. Large portrait painting of "General" William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, on the wall behind. (See the portrait of Booth at: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/cph.3b39560/) Burlington's mission was once at 117 Cherry Street. Show less
1950 group photo of one man (Maj. Ed Russell), several women (Maj. Elsie Russell, in uniform, closest to the flag) and children at the Salvation Army. The children hold rolled certificates. Large portrait painting of "General" William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, on the wall behind. (See... Show more1950 group photo of one man (Maj. Ed Russell), several women (Maj. Elsie Russell, in uniform, closest to the flag) and children at the Salvation Army. The children hold rolled certificates. Large portrait painting of "General" William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, on the wall behind. (See the portrait of Booth at: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/cph.3b39560/) Burlington's location was once at 117 Cherry Street. Photo #1. Duplicate of mcalB17F21i14 Show less
A man and woman of the Salvation Army stand at an insignia draped podium with a Bible. The inscription under the eagle is "Blood & Fire," which represent Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. The ribbon below that says: "The Salvation Army." See also mcalA09F12i35, mcalA15F02i07 and mcalA16F01i32
1951 holiday Christmas meal with women, children and Salvation Army officers (seen in center back, esp. Maj. Elsie Russell). Santa wall hanging in background. Location very likely the SA headquarters at 117 Cherry St. Photo #1.
An ill developed 1944 photo of bagged Christmas packages each with the Salvation literature, "The War Cry" destined as gifts to the needy. A member of the Salvation Army to the left hands a bag to a woman . A decorated Christmas tree is behind and portrait painting of "General" William Booth,... Show moreAn ill developed 1944 photo of bagged Christmas packages each with the Salvation literature, "The War Cry" destined as gifts to the needy. A member of the Salvation Army to the left hands a bag to a woman . A decorated Christmas tree is behind and portrait painting of "General" William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, hangs on the wall. Maj. Ed Russell stands on the far right. Portrait can be seen at: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/cph.3b39560/ Show less
1947 - Salvation Army children's class. Children of various ages hold what appear to be certificates. Perhaps certificates of completion of a summer vacation bible school? Location may be 117 Cherry St. mission in Burlington. Majors Ed and Elsie Russell are standing in front of the door, far... Show more1947 - Salvation Army children's class. Children of various ages hold what appear to be certificates. Perhaps certificates of completion of a summer vacation bible school? Location may be 117 Cherry St. mission in Burlington. Majors Ed and Elsie Russell are standing in front of the door, far right. They served in Burlington ca. 1940-1951. Show less
1951 photo of women of the Salvation Army, including Maj. Elsie Russell (far right), standing with composition dolls (some baby dolls) on display in front of pulpit destined as Christmas gifts. Santa wall hanging in the back. May be at 117 Cherry St., Burlington. Photo #3.
1944 photo of bagged Christmas packages each with the Salvation literature, "The War Cry" destined as gifts to the needy. Majors Edward and Elsie Russell of the Salvation Army stand to the left. A decorated Christmas tree is behind.
A group of older women and two men, several dressed in Salvation Army uniforms gather around a table with a cake. One woman holds the tip of the American flag. Two crepe paper cat figures adorn the wall behind the group. This photo dates very likely from 1951 or later. (The two couples in uniform... Show moreA group of older women and two men, several dressed in Salvation Army uniforms gather around a table with a cake. One woman holds the tip of the American flag. Two crepe paper cat figures adorn the wall behind the group. This photo dates very likely from 1951 or later. (The two couples in uniform closest to the cake may be about to exchange leadership roles. The City Directory lists a few different names of people "in charge" during the early 1950s.) Show less
