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Collection of Family photographs [Decimalized .001-.916]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10047.02 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Header Record Date: circa 1920-1950 Pagination: 1028 items Order a Copy

A collection of family photographs from the 1920s to the 1950s. the photos are not labeled so most of the subjects are unidentified. The images seem to be taken while on vacation or at events. Some include family posing together. The collection includes: 527 photographs, 467 photograph negatives, 10 envelopes, 5 maps, 5 documents, 3 objects, 3 postcards, 2 greeting cards, 2 newspaper clippings, 2 pamphlets, 1 receipt, and 1 stamp.

Henderson, Ray, fl. 1940
Judith Ann, fl. 1942
Kelpe, Anna Lou, fl. 1933-1941
Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963
Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975
Kelpe, Virginia Lee Heidt, fl. 1942-1975
Klasse, Virginia, fl. 1920
Martin, Charlie, fl. 1930
Meyers, Harry, fl. 1930
Nicholson, fl. 1920

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