Mary Morrison portrait

Photograph

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Mary Morrison portrait

Entry/Object ID

2007.01.01

Description

Tinted photographic print 15 1/2" x 19 1/2" behind glass of Mary Morrison in a gold-tone 24" x 28" antique frame

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Print, photograph

Subject Person or Organization

Morrison, Mary Elizabeth (Peckham) 1816-1881

Context

Her maiden name was Mary E. Peckham. She married Steven A. Morrison in 1840. She was the first teacher in Western Allegan County and taught in the Ward School (Singapore school) More about Mary and her husband Stephen A. Morrison 1815-1905 is in the book, "Heroes, Rogues and Just Plain Folks" p. 14 &15. Mary is the grandmother of May Francis Heath, local historian.

Collection

Family History, 1830 Settlement, pioneer era, Education and schools

Cataloged By

Voss, Mary

Acquisition

Accession

2007.01

Source or Donor

Schippa, Betty Lou 1936-2014

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Frame Size: 24" x 28" Image Size: 15 1/2" x 19 1/2"

Location

Building

Blue Star Storage unit

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Morrison, Mary Elizabeth (Peckham) 1816-1881

General Notes

Note

Red Velvet matting deterioraring Frame damaged (relief)

Create Date

January 15, 2007

Update Date

November 19, 2023