Print, Photographic

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1991.13.1.197

Description

Photo of a large group of young girls in white dresses on a stage with white crosses and flowers. One of these girls is likely Ora Drew (possibly in the front row, far right?). This photo is affixed to a black album page. On the back side of the album page is a clipping, likely from a magazine, of a women in a red feathered hat and enormous muff. According to the April 12, 1912 issue of the Inyo Independent, this is likely the "Cross Drill" performed by 14 girls. Written in ink on reverse of album page (barely legible): Pioneer Memorial Church. 1905. Written in ink on reverse of photo: Easter 1912 Independence. The Pioneer Memorial Church in Independence is a Methodist Church.

Photograph Details

Subject Place

City

Independence

County

Inyo County

State/Province

California

Collection

Thelma King Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1912