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The article reports on the life of the Jansonists in Bishop Hill, Illinois. Founded by Eric Janson, the Swedish Jansonists migrated to the United States to continue their advocacy and way of life. The life of Olof Krans and his family is also presented. Krans became the painter of Bishop Hill. Several of Krans' paintings showing the life of the Jansonists are shown.

The article addresses on the issue of disappearing records printed on papers. According to the author, the basis for this problem was laid in the eighteen seventies and eighties when wood-based paper became the most common material for printing. Details related to various kind of paper making and the causes of the problem are discussed.

The article discusses the works of Childe Hassam particularly his flag paintings. The movements of colored flags attracted him being an art student with impressionists influences. One of his work depicts an American flag against a severe white church front called "The Country Fair: New England". Twenty three of his flag paintings were featured in an exhibition by a major dealer in impressionist art.

The article features the woodcarvings of the late carpenter John Scholl in Pennsylvania. It is inferred that his flowering circle with doves and fountain with peacocks at the Manhattan gallery exhibit has inspired the American folk art museum collectors to acknowledge his talent being a primitive painter and a rustic sculptor. His work was known only locally, since he kept them in his house until some of his grandchildren decided to unveil them to the Stony Point Folk Art Gallery.

Presents the early models and architecture of buildings in Hudson County, New Jersey. Description of the Hudson County Courthouse which have been built to last forever; Architectural forms where Richard Morris, American Renaissance architecture, used the Renaissance idiom; Construction of the Hudson County Courthouse in 1906.

Focuses on the significance of the paintings that spoke an extraordinary link between the American Revolution and the Civil War. Description of the paintings; Influence of general George Washington on the war.

Features American artist Harry Jackson. Reason behind his decision to shift from abstract expressionism to traditional art; Dissatisfaction of the artist with his canvases; Commendation for his painting and sculpture by artist Peter Hurd.

The article focuses on the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington D.C. The building was a memorial to Sam Rayburn, the late speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The government allocated an initial funding of $2,000,000 for the construction of the building. The cost of the project has increased to nearly $90,000,000 making it the most expensive U.S. government building.