Sam’s Eagle Gets Loose. This is a story about Sam Swenson’s stuffed bird. Some folks thought it was a hawk, some thought it was an eagle. It is also about Sam, only a small child, who was fooled into believing his eagle had come to life and escaped. It is a story about Swede, Sam’s dad, who worked too hard and too long to be putting up with Floyd Bailey’s nonsense. And it is also about Floyd’s sense of humor, characteristic of Bailey’s of his generation.
Jim Goes to the Tractor Pull. This is a story told by James L. Bailey, born in the late 1800s, father of Russell Bailey. Uncle Jim loved Case tractors, and for him, Case tractors were more or less a symbol of the strength and durability of the members of the Bailey family.
The Boars' Den. This is a story about two of my great uncles, Jim and Press, and their decadant behavior one summer afternoon.
Mighty Manfred the Wonder Dog. This is a story about My Great Uncle Skip, Skip's son Mac, and their fancy city dog.
The Test. This is a story about a test of manhood administered to me by my cousin Russel Bailey (Jim's son) when I was about 13 or 14 years old. Floyd Bailey was also a participant in this test.
Pearl Harbor. This is a story about Don and George Bailey at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941
Helen Climbs the Willow Tree. This is a story about Helen Bice and how she climbed the willow tree in her lawn in spite of being told not to
Reminiscences. These are some of Bevery Bailey Russell's memories of her grandparents (Floyd and Lu Bailey), and staying at their home
Man Enough. A tribute to Floyd Bailey
Uncle Press and the Tornado. How Uncle Press made a pretty good story into a great folktale
LaVerne as Vocalist. How LaVerne blew the lid on a quiet night for newlyweds in the country
Maud's Musical Rememberances. How Maud got her piano, how she loved to play music, and notes on some of the music she played
Biographical Sketch of Maud (Bailey) and Harry Livings. Notes on the lives of Maud and Harry Livings
Brazil A letter written by Beverly Bailey Russell about her trip to Brazil to see her son, Grant
Uncle Jim A short essay about Uncle Jim, son of G.W. and Saphrona Bailey
Tractor with a Soul Floyd Bailey's tractor had a soul that could only be seen by a young boy
Poems by Stephanie Walkenshaw Stephanie, soon to be a member of the Bailey family, has written two poems. Over the Plains is a poem about flying away after visiting Eric; The World Continuing is an appreciation of nature and nature's reality. Audrey's poem about growing up on the home place at Carleton, Nebraska.
Skip Grimm'sletters and photos of Bailey's past and present.