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  • Ellen Madigan O'Connor Portrait

    Ellen Madigan O'Connor in her old age, studio portrait, c. 2000 reprint

  • Engineering the Jet Age: Carl Haushalter and the F-94

    The dawn of the Cold War demanded a new kind of warfare: one fought not just with speed, but with electronic precision. Standing beside the Lockheed F-94 Starfire (Serial No. 50 918), Carl Haushalter (1880–1963) is at the center of this revolution. As an all-weather interceptor, the F-94’s success depended entirely on the sophisticated radar systems that allowed it to hunt through clouds and darkness. For a leading radar expert like Carl, this aircraft was a high-stakes laboratory where engineers and pilots worked in tandem to bridge the gap between electronic data and human reflex. Amidst the utilitarian workwear of the crew and the striking Native American nose art, this image captures the moment human ingenuity began to master the invisible waves of radar to secure the skies.

  • Family Dinner in the Haushalter Dining Room c. 1940s

    The whole family poses for a photo seated and standing behind the dining room table in the Haushalter farmhouse, c. 1940s Standing (left to right): Clarice Zdunek Liddle, Milton Agle, June Haushalter, Anna Zdunek Haushalter, William D. Haushalter, George J. Haushalter, Dave Thomas, Doris Haushalter Agle, Alfred Liddle Seated (left to right): Louisa Sigel Gallman, Charles Heinrich Haushalter, Wilhelmina Zdunek Thomas, George H. Haushalter, Lydia Pfitzinger Haushalter, Ada Gallman Haushalter

  • Farm History

    Believed to have been put together by a title company commissioned by June Casler to research farm ownership. It covers the period from 1822 to 1928, the last sale being that Charles Haushalter made to himself and wife, Anna, on February 22, 1928 for $1.

  • Farmyard from Highway, 1996

    The original Haushalter farmhouse and barns in snowy winter taken from vantage point of Gowanda State Rd, 1996

  • Finding Aid for the Haushalter-Casler Family Archive

    The Haushalter and Casler family records include photographs, correspondence, legal documents, military service files, regional histories, and ephemera documenting life on the 50-acre family farm in Hamburg, NY, the local history of Water Valley, and subsequent generations across the 20th century.

  • Fishing at the Edge of the World c. 1910–1925

    Along the northeastern boundary of the Haushalter farm, the waters of the 18-Mile Creek served as both a natural border and a place of quiet instruction. In this candid moment from the early 20th century, an unidentified man and two young boys wade through the shallow cascades, their fishing rods poised against the rocky terrain. The scene captures the simple, rhythmic labor of rural childhood, yet it is framed by a looming symbol of progress: the massive steel railroad trestle cutting through the valley behind them.

  • Generations at the Liddle Cottage c. mid 1920s

    At the Liddle family cottage in Lynch Park, Niagara Falls, a moment of quiet familial pride is captured. Seated with a steady, gentle presence is the matriarch, Augusta Lodwig Stunick (c. 1853–1927), surrounded by her daughters and kin: Anna Louise Zdunek (c. 1885–1959), Clarice "Clara" Auguste Zdunek (1894–1968), and Minnie Stunick. While dated 1920 in the photo's marginalia, the relaxed silhouettes and patterned dresses suggest the mid-1920s, a period of transition between the old world Augusta knew and the modern era her daughters embraced.

  • George and Ada Gallman Haushalter Wedding Anniversary, 21 Feb 1956

    George and Ada in their parlor with flowers on small table, posing together for camera

  • George and Ada Haushalter by Front Porch c. 1955

    George and Ada seated on wooden bench/chairs beside their enclosed porch c. 1955

  • George and Ada Haushalter in Yard with Rex c. 1927

    Ada and George Haushalter stand in front of what looks like a telephone pole in their own yard in Eden with their dog Rex c. 1927; there is a 1920s or 30s-era car and their creamery shed in the background

  • George Edward Casler c. 1890

    This formal portrait depicts George Edward Casler (1829–1920), a man whose life was defined by the industrious spirit of late 19th-century New York. A teamster and landowner in Sullivan, Madison County, George was deeply involved in the local economy, managing land and coal interests alongside his family. In this image, likely captured between 1885 and 1895, George is presented with the dignity afforded to a successful tradesman of the era. He wears a formal waistcoat and bow tie, and his well-maintained beard reflects the grooming standards of a mature Victorian gentleman. The photograph utilizes a "vignette" style—a popular studio technique that softly fades the edges of the portrait—focusing all attention on his steady gaze.

  • George H Haushalter Reading by Stove c. 1940

    Grandpa George reclines in his favorite chair in his kitchen by his wood cookstove, humoring the photographer by looking up from his book; wearing suit c. 1940

  • George Haushalter Barn 1966

    This image captures the architectural heart of a life spent in service to the land. Taken in the late summer of 1966, the photograph depicts the expansive barn and silo on George J. Haushalter’s farm in Eden, New York—a structure that stood as a silent witness to decades of agricultural labor. More than just a building, this barn was a complex ecosystem of farm life, sheltering the hay, livestock, and machinery that sustained the household. As the sun of a late summer afternoon rests on the weathered siding, the image captures a sense of profound stability and the quiet dignity of the American family farm. This photo, taken in the "late summer of 1966," represents one of the final visual records of George J. Haushalter’s stewardship of his Webster Road farm. George, who had married Ada Gallman in 1906 and spent the better part of sixty years cultivating this land, passed away in August of that same year.

  • George Haushalter Repairs Lettuce Crate c. 1942

    In the war years of the early 1940s, George Haushalter stands before the farm's ice house, mending the wooden crates that carried the season's lettuce to market. At nearly ninety, the patriarch remains a visible presence in the Water Valley landscape, captured here in a moment of quiet, manual maintenance. While the image shows George engaged in the essential labors of the farm, his role in the family's history was defined more by his scholarly and civic contributions—as a postmaster, a school clerk, and a community reader—than by the rigors of agricultural management. By this time, the farm had long since moved past its earlier periods of volatility; the stability and continuity of the Haushalter holdings were the result of the steady, decades-long stewardship of his son, Charles, who had been at the helm since he came back from Idaho about 1907.

  • George J. and Ada Gallman Haushalter Portrait c. 1913

    In this intimate portrait, likely captured around 1913, Ada Gallman's (1881–1969) attire reflects a sophisticated balance of domestic grace and emerging modernity. Her dark bodice is framed by a striking, high-contrast white collar, featuring delicate scalloped edges and fine embroidery that speaks to the meticulous textile standards of the period. This style of ornamentation was essential for brightening the face in studio photography, marking a moment when women's fashion moved toward the cleaner, more functional lines that would soon define the decade. Beside Ada, George Jacob Haushalter (1882–1966) provides a warm, spirited counterpoint; the "gleam in his eye" noted by a family member in the marginalia suggests a playful character that softens the formality of his high-collared suit, immortalizing a moment of shared connection in the lives of a couple who would go on to build a sixty-year legacy in Eden.

  • George J. and Ada Gallman Haushalter with Dog c. 1910-1920

    This snapshot provides a candid glimpse into the early married life of George Jacob Haushalter and Ada L. Gallman on their farm along Webster Road in Eden, New York, likely captured between 1910 and 1920. Moving away from the formal, stiff portraiture of the previous century, this image captures a moment of domestic reality: George stands in utilitarian work overalls holding a metal bucket, while Ada wears a practical, patterned day dress. The presence of a dog in the foreground and a simple outdoor table in the background underscores the lived-in, working nature of their homestead.

  • George J. and Ada Gallman Haushalter, Sept 1959

    George and Ada pose in yard in casual dress and work clothes, Sept 1959

  • George J. Haushalter atop Haywagon c. 1930s

    Perched atop a mountain of summer’s labor, George Jacob Haushalter stands as a testament to the grit and seasonal rhythms of the Eden, New York farmstead. This image, captured during the transformative decades of the 1930s or 40s, depicts more than just a successful harvest; it captures a moment of quiet mastery over the land. As George looks out from his hay-laden pedestal on Webster Road, the sheer scale of the load underscores the physical demands of mid-century farming, where the strength of the horse and the endurance of the man were the primary engines of survival. While the era was on the cusp of a technological revolution brought by rural electrification, this scene remains anchored in the traditional stewardship that defined the Haushalter lineage. It is a portrait of a man deeply integrated into his environment, standing amidst the literal fruits of his toil, embodying the pride and the heavy lifting required to maintain a family legacy in the fertile soil of Erie County.

  • George J. Haushalter Farm in Winter

    Photo looks up the road toward one of the farm buildings; road is covered in snow but plowed