Waldron and Blue Ridge 8th Grade Graduates

Photograph

Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society

Name/Title

Waldron and Blue Ridge 8th Grade Graduates

Description

Sepia photograph of 8th grade graduates from Waldron and Blue Ridge in 1915. There are 11 girls, all in white dresses and all have bows in their hair. The 13 boys are dressed in suits and ties. The trustee in the 2nd row is dressed in suit and tie also. The front row is seated and the second row is standing. The third and fourth rows are standing Clifford Sanderson an elevated platform. The backdrop is probably painted, with an opening on the left, covered by a curtain. Another curtain, which may not be painted is draped on the right.

Photograph Details

Subject

The students are listed on a separate paper. Front row: Lou Elma Haymond, Hattie Fessler, Nettie Farrow, Eliza Brown, Mary Armstrong, Josephine Lantz, Zella Baker Crim Second row: Unknown boy, Tekoa Gardner, Jennie McCain, Frank Hammond (Trustee), Helda Kepple, Ruth Thompson, Delbert Louden Third row: Orvil Perry, Nathan Marshell, Paul Tillison, Ebert Wagoner, Earl Hammond, Lewis Heck, Edwin Roell Fourth row: Clifford Sanders, Lewis Marshall, Harry McColley, and an unknown boy.

Subject Person or Organization

Grade school

Subject Place

Neighborhood

Waldron

Township

Liberty Township

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Collection

Vicki Franklin

Acquisition

Accession

2024.034

Source or Donor

Vicki Franklin

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

1915

Time Period

20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

On back of photograph is written: Deceased: Nettie Farrow Cochran, Harry McColley, Ruth Thompson Marshall, Hildah Keppel Chesser ? Collins

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pen

Create Date

October 11, 2024

Update Date

July 18, 2025