Collections

This collection of mid-20th century Kodachrome slide scans captures the world as seen through the eyes of Joe B. Anderson — a devoted observer, storyteller, and father. Taken during a time of transformation and quiet beauty, these photographs are more than just images; they are moments lovingly preserved in the rich, vibrant tones that only Kodachrome could deliver.

From candid family scenes and sunlit landscapes to snapshots of everyday life, each photo reflects Joe's innate curiosity and deep appreciation for the people and places around him. His lens didn't just document — it revealed the warmth, wonder, and subtle poetry of mid-century America.

This archive stands as a visual love letter to a bygone era, and a personal legacy shared across generations.

This collection of 19th and early 20th-century photographs offers a rare and intimate window into the lives of the Anderson and Shrum families — ancestors whose stories are etched into these faded prints and timeworn portraits.

Captured in an era when photography was both an art and an event, these images preserve the quiet dignity, resilience, and daily realities of generations past. From stern-faced studio portraits in stiff collars and lace-trimmed dresses to candid glimpses of farm life, childhood, and community, each photograph holds a piece of family history and the broader American experience.

These photographs are more than relics — they are living memory. They remind us where we come from, and invite us to imagine the lives, loves, and legacies of those who came before.