Photo of Anke Voss with Block Collection, 2014
Block family
Glass negatives
Photography -- Negatives.
The Block Collection arrives at the Champaign County Historical Archives in December 2014.
Everett C. Block Collection, 1902-2000, bulk 1902-1910, Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library
Champaign County Historical Archives
2014
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Photo of Undeveloped Glass Plate Negative, 1946
Glass negatives
Photography--negatives
Country Life
This glass plate negative, along with 200+ others, was
discovered in Everett Block’s attic in 1946.
Everett C. Block Collection, 1902-2000, bulk 1902-1910, Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library
Everett C. Block
1946
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Photo of Lightbox Designed by Everett Block
Block Family
Glass Negatives
Photography--Negatives
Glass plate negative on light box fabricated by Block to
more easily view the negatives. The light box has 12 individually wired light bulbs, so that Block
could precisely control the backlight.
Everett C. Block
Everett C. Block Collection, 1902-2000, bulk 1902-1910, Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library
Champaign County Historical Archives
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Photo of Flap Envelope
Block family
Glass negatives
Photography -- Negatives.
Glass plates that are not enclosed are in danger of being scratched or
having the emulsion pulled away from the glass, and portions of the image being lost. Four flap
envelopes are the preferred enclosure method for glass plate negatives. These envelopes completely
enclose the plates and can be opened without the plates rubbing against the enclosure.
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Photo of Rehoused Glass Plate Negatives
Glass negatives
Photography -- Negatives
Unless they are broken, glass plate negatives should be
stored vertically in a snug fitting box. They should not be able to shift or slide in the boxes. We have
lined our box with volara polyethylene foam (an archival quality non-abrasive foam) for a snugger, more
cushioned fit. Plates should be boxed with plates that are the same size. Smaller plates housed with
large plates will not fully support the surface area of the larger plates.
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Photo of Cotton/Leuty House, 1902
Glass negatives
Photography -- Negatives
Country Life
Farm Life
Rural Conditions
Sidney (Ill.)
Homer (Ill.)
Charles Cotton (1860-1949) resided in this home in 1902
when this picture was taken. He married Alice Coddington (1864-1946) and they had three sons Robert, Frank, and Carl (died at birth). The boys Robert and Frank are pictured. Robert is holding the cow.
Cotton was considered one of the top enterprising and progressive agriculturists of Sidney Township.
This house is no longer standing.
Everett C. Block Collection, 1902-2000, bulk 1902-1910, Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library
Everett C. Block
1902
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Photo of Spring Festival in Sidney, Ill., 1966
Block Family
Photography -- Negatives
Glass Negatives
Sidney (Ill.)
On June 18, 1966, Block with the help of George Hawthorne displayed 210 prints of the glass plate negatives Hawthorne had finished developing only the night
before. Shown in the picture above is Mr. and Mrs. McElwee of St. Joseph, Illinois viewing the images
on display. Mr. McElwee found a picture of his father in the grouping. After the Sidney Spring Festival
Block continued to display the photographs and speak to local community groups.
Everett C. Block Collection, 1902-2000, bulk 1902-1910, Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library
Everett C. Block
6/18/1966
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Photo of Cole House
Sidney (Ill.)
Photography -- Negatives
Glass Negatives
Country Life
Rural Conditions
Four generations of Coles have lived in this
house. The Coles owned a dry goods store in Sidney, Illinois from (1873-1978). Pictured is John Cole
(1882-1955). According to Everett Block’s notes, the horse’s name is Sam. The house is still standing
(2016) at 103 West Main Street, Sidney, Illinois.
Everett C. Block Collection, 1902-2000, bulk 1902-1910, Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library
Everett C. Block
Undated
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Photo of Threshing at the Fred Hall Farm
Photography -- Negatives
Glass Negatives
Country Life
Farm Life
Farms
Homer (Ill.)
Seated are Bill Heppe, Ellis Wilson, and Bill Green.
John Heppe is in the engine cab, Joe Taylor drives the buggy and Ike Owens has charge of the wagon.
This photograph was also published in Cornsilk and Chaff of Champaign County by Richard L. Morgan.
Everett C. Block Collection, 1902-2000, bulk 1902-1910, Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library
Everett C. Block
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Photo of Robinson House in Lost Grove
Photography -- Negatives
Glass Negatives
Country Life
Rural Conditions
Note the prized items on display. The young girl has a doll and the boy is standing by his bike. The family dog has a prominent position as well. Lost Grove was an early
name given to the timber areas around the corners of South Homer, Sidney, Raymond, and Ayers
Townships.
Everett C. Block Collection, 1902-2000, bulk 1902-1910, Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library
Everett C. Block
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