Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
2011.180.1.3Description
A large collection of black and white photographs were given to Rans by Peter Larsen for research. They were collected by Peter's wife, Ella, from her first marriage to Loyd Hartman, who worked for the Sinclair Refinery and lived in Sinclair. Peter gave these photos to Rans, and Rans donated them to the museum. The system of arrangement is by subject in file folders. The file folders are arranged alphabetically by subject. There are 21 folders.
File 1-Arena-Includes photos of an outdoor track with bleachers on sides. Marchers are going around the track
File 2-Betty Turner and friends-Includes photos of Betty Turner and her friends including: Louise Crist, Elmer Crist, Evelyn Turner, Helen Turner Johnson, Loyd Hartman, Ella Hartman, etc.
File 3-Bob Ivey-Includes prints of Junior Sjolin, Bob Ivey, Bob Parsons, Bill McCarty, etc.
File 4-Country Western Dance-Includes photos of groups of men and women in western wear, dancing
File 5-Crist's Conoco Station-Includes photos of gas station at 9th and Spruce
File 6-Ella Hartman Larsen and friends, Folder 1-Includes photos of Ella and her friends in various groups, throughout the 30's and 40's.
File 7-Ella Hartman Larsen and friends, Folder 2-Includes photos of Ella and her friends in various groups, throughout the 30's and 40's.
File 8-Elmer and Louise Crist-Includes photos of them and their friends through the 20's, 30's, and 40's.
File 9-Miscellaneous People-Includes photos of Ella's friends: some group photos as well as singles. Some names include: Monica Nealon, Anna Lee Bauer, Evelyn Turner, Mary Kay Wolf, Mr. and Mrs. Summy.
File 10-Lois Crawford Glasscock-Includes photos of her and her friends. None of the friends are identified.
File 11-Louise? D. (Ella Hartman Larsen's sister)-Includes snapshots of her as a baby and throughout her growing up.
File 12-Loyd Hartman-Includes snapshots of him ice fishing, Dec. 13, 1943 standing in front of fountain in Sinclair, and with vintage automobile.
File 13-Mavis McCarty-Includes snapshots of her in the 1930's and 1940's.
File 14-Sorority Group-Includes snapshots of a large group of young ladies in dresses. (writing on the back of one of the photos implies that they have been identified somewhere else; but, not on these photos.)
File 15-Theater Celebration-Includes men and women in various costumes and poses. Only one identified.
File 16-Unknown Children-Includes snapshots of toddlers, babies, young children, teens and few post teen. Some taken in Sinclair.
File 17-Unknown Men-Includes men in groups, single in various poses in front of buildings, on country outings, etc. Only 1 man in a group photo is identified as Harold Shaffer.
File 18-Unknown Miscellaneous-Includes snapshots of unknown people, places, and buildings. One photo of a dam may be Seminoe.
File 19-Unknown Women-Includes snapshots of unknown women in singles and groups, various ages and places.
File 20-William Kinnaman and Wife-Includes photos of William Kinnaman and wife standing with Smiley home in the background.
File 21-Yellowstone-Includes snapshots of a vacation trip to Yellowstone National Park in the 1940's; none are identified.
Condition is good for the most part. Some fading and soiling. They all have a slight curve to them.Collection
Photograph Collection