Name/Title
Album, PostcardEntry/Object ID
2006.62.9Scope and Content
Century of Progress official pictures and postcards photographs by Kaufmann & Fabry Company belonging to Joseph, Grace, David, Evelyn, and Jeannette Thor 1933. The front and back cover is decorated with a building which appears to be made chiefly of yellow and green concrete material as well as blue, purple, orange, and green glass.Context
The Thor-Shogren archival collection contains military service documents, sympathy cards, and letters sent between Grace Shogren, David Thor, Joseph Thor, Elmer Thor, and other members of the family. David Thor was Grace Shogren’s first husband. He died in action on June 10th, 1918, and was temporarily buried in France until he was returned to the United States in 1921. Grace remarried his brother, Joseph Thor, in 1921. They attended Moreland Church in Oak Park, Illinois.Acquisition
Accession
2006.62Source or Donor
Reichmuth, MaureenAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Maureen ReichmuthLexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Photograph albums, Card photograph albums, FairsSearch Terms
Century of Progress, Picture booksArchive Details
Date(s) of Creation
1905 - 1935Dimensions
Dimension Description
CardsWidth
3 inLength
4 inDimension Description
BookWidth
8 inLength
10 inCopyright
Copyright Details
Ownership was legally transferred to the Swedish American Museum per the gift agreement.
Certain works may be protected by copyright not governed by the Swedish American Museum.Reproductions
Notes
Reproduction of the Museum's archives for publication, commercial use, or distribution requires written permission.
