Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
2008.1008.1.122Description
Black & white print. Snapshot. Mounted on grey matboard. Image of a large group (3 rows) of men & women posed in front of and on a stage. Wood floor in foreground. Painted backdrops behind flag-draped model of a train engine with "87" on front &"2-87" on either side. Banner draped on either side from ceiling: "B of L" "F and E" Ornate wall & ceiling decorations. "Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers."
Written on back in pencil: "Mrs[?] Keller[;] Mrs. A. Crawl[;] Mrs. C. Topper[;] Mrs. W. Eklins[;] Mrs. Johnson[;] Mrs. C. Leith[;] Mrs. R. Bennett[;] Mrs. U. Vanderpool[;] Mrs. F. Staples[;] Mrs. H. Perrett"
Written on back in blue ink: "[cut off] row" [cut off] from right Oliver Crum"[cut off] from right - Fred C. Friend (John's son)" "[cut off] left on front row - James I "Bearcat" Murphy".
Mounted on acidic matboard. Cut down from original size - edges rough & uneven & writing on back cut off. Mat & image bent horizontally through center - emulsion cracked. Emulsion surface soiled & scratched.Collection
Photograph Collection