Greetings All, My grandparents, Charles and Anna Stieg Brennecke were born and lived long lives in Nashville, Washington Co, IL. I became heir to a wonderful collection of photographs that they kept in their home. There are over 160 photos, mostly portraits, taken between 1880-1920. While I recognize some family members, most of the people pictured are unidentified. I know there were family and friends that lived in the surrounding counties and many connections in St. Louis. Over the past couple of years I've had little success with identifying these many people. I placed simple copies of the photos in the Nashville and St. Louis County libraries, hoping that those researching these areas might find them. This hasn't been enough exposure to really make an impact. Now, with an upgraded computer (and some upgraded skills) I have put all the photos on CD and can reproduce same at small cost. I have included a printable introduction and notes page containing the information, dates, etc. that I do know. I am prepared to offer a copy of this CD to every library, genealogical and historical society in the nearby counties. I will also offer copies to any schools that have computer facilities. If there are any suggestions for further distribution I'd be happy to hear from you. At this point I will also offer a copy, free of charge, to anyone with a serious interest. Please contact me privately. Ultimately, I would hope to learn the identities of more of the folks. But the photographs stand by themselves as a unique window into our past and I feel a need to share them. I welcome any comments, suggestions, insights, on a project of this type. I may be preaching to the choir here...I'm sure all you gen. buffs out there understand when I say that these people call to me. This is one way I can answer. Regards Barbara Brennecke Eufinger St. Louis, MO Surnames: BRENNECKE, STIEG, PFEIL, OECHSNER, GARLICH, ROHDE, FRANCK, CLAYTON, JENNER