Homemade photoalbums related to Washington School, c. 1916-1930

Name/Title

Homemade photoalbums related to Washington School, c. 1916-1930

Entry/Object ID

2020.36.1

Description

Acc. No. 20.36.1 Subject Category: Schools of Alameda, Washington School Date or Period: circa 1916-1930 Object: Photo albums Description: Homemade photo albums consisting of covers of hand colored construction paper and brown string used to bind the loose-leaf project. The pages are black colored. Size: Each page: L-9 1/2” x W-13” History of Objects: Album A: Consists of photographs that appear to be professionally taken, though no photographer is credited. These black and white photos feature views of the school and crossing guards in their uniforms. Album B: Contains what appear to be amateur snapshots all featuring views of students performing various sporting activities at Washington School. Album C: Consists of professionally taken black and white photos of various theatrical productions. Photographer unknown. Acquired from: Unknown donor Date: 05/23/2020