Card Players

Photograph

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Dave Reed, Purdy, Doney, Chas Coats, A. C. Benson, Charley Moore, Cap Brittain, Geyeler, Bob Dempster.jpg 147KB

Name/Title

Card Players

Entry/Object ID

2023.10.309

Description

Four men sit at a table playing cards, five men stand around watching. This image was featured as History Mystery #45 with the question "Area ship masters and officers get together for a friendly poker game circa 1905. Captain Fleet Purdy - 2nd from left - has an ace high straight. Can you name any of the others in the photo?" and the solution "From left: Dave Reed, Purdy, Doney, Charles Coats, A. C. Benson, Charley Moore, Captain Leonard Brittain, Geyeler, Bob Dempster."

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Digital scan

Subject Person or Organization

Reed, David Samuel 1872-1939, Purdy, Philetus "Fleet" 1835-1922, Coates, Charles Blanchard, Capt. 1851-1922, Benson, A.C., Moore, Charles Willard 1860-1907, Brittain, Leonard Spaulding "Cappy" 1880-1964, Dempster, Robert 1867-1944

Collection

Family History

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2023.10

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Notes

These photos were published by Jack Sheridan for Commercial Record "History Mystery" features.

Location

Box

031 A+B+C+D Photo Files

General Notes

Note

These image(s) were copied from the SDHC photo blog [or the Jack Sheridan drive if that was a superior version] in preparation for updating the SDHC website in 2023.

Create Date

November 2, 2023

Update Date

October 21, 2024