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Vintage 1950s Badger, Iowa Photo Lot (8 Prints + Original USDA Envelope)Up for sale is a rare, complete historical archive lot featuring eight (8) original mid-century black-and-white photographs documenting the rural community of Badger, Iowa.This specific collection was compiled by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Extension Service. It includes the original official business mailing/storage sleeve stamped from Washington 25, D.C., which dates this entire set precisely between 1943 and 1963 (pre-ZIP code era).### What is Included in this Lot:
* **Original USDA Extension Service Envelope:** Features official government typography and the local handwritten \"Badger\" identification marker.
* **8 Original Black & White Glossy Prints:** Crisp community layout views including:
- Local farming community Grain Elevator complex along the tracks.
- Main Street downtown commercial storefronts with mid-century vehicles.
- Historic wood-frame local schoolhouse/town hall building featuring a roof belfry.
- Local fieldstone block church architecture.
- Residential neighborhood streetscapes and classic Midwestern farmhouses.### Condition Report:
* **Photos:** Excellent vintage condition. High gloss finish with great contrast, clarity, and minimal edge wear. No heavy creasing or major tears.
* **Envelope:** Shows expected light vintage toning and handling wear consistent with age, which adds to its authentic archival character.Perfect for Iowa state history collectors, genealogical researchers, regional archivists, or unique mid-century Midwestern decor display.### Shipping & Handling:
Packaged with care between heavy cardboard inserts to ensure zero bending during transit.
