Name/Title
Peggy Rankin Campbell, Billy Robertson, and Minnie Stewart DaviesEntry/Object ID
SHH 96.557Description
Black and white photograph of Peggy Rankin Campbell, Billy Robertson, and Minnie Stewart Davies (sitting left to right), all seated on grass with trees and fence posts behind them. Both Peggy and Minnie were pantry maids at Stan Hywet from 1924 until 1928. Peggy wears short sleeved printed dress, stockings, and dark pump style shoes. Her hair is cut short. Billy wears dark suit with white shirt and dark bow tie. Minnie wears dark dress of skirt and jacket with button fronted bodice and light-colored collar. Her hair is also cut short hair.Photograph Details
Subject Person or Organization
Campbell, Margaret Stewart Rankin, Davies, Minnie StewartCollection
PERMANENT COLLECTIONCataloged By
Margaret TramontineAcquisition
Accession
SHH 96.557Notes
Credit: Reproduction of Original Print, Courtesy of Margaret OppihleMade/Created
Date made
1928 - 1935Place
City
AkronState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Medium: Photographic Paper
Silver gelatin developed out photographic printOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Negative NumberOther Number
N-1016Condition
Overall Condition
ExcellentGeneral Notes
Note
1996 print copied at ACCL for Stan Hywet from the original image lent by Margaret Oppihle, niece of Peggy Rankin Campbell who was a pantry maid at Stan Hywet from ca. 1924 to 1928. Peggy was born ca.1906 in Kircaldy, Scotland and immigrated to the USA in 1924 at age 18. Peggy worked at Stan Hywet as a pantry maid, and as extra help during parties. She also worked for both the Sr. and Jr. Harvey Firestones. Peggy left Stan Hywet in 1928 to marry her Scottish sweetheart. Margaret Oppihle was Coordinator of Volunteers and Tours at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens in the 1980's and early 1990's.Create Date
November 8, 1996Update Date
April 28, 2026