Print, Photographic

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1.96.381

Description

Dr. M. M. Davidson. 3-3/4" x 7" black and white photograph of man identified on the back as Dr. M.M. Davidson; shown in full figure, wearing dark winter hat and coat, posed in a snowy studio setting.

Context

A note with the photo: "Dr. M.M. Davidson. Matthew McDougall Davidson was born in Breckville, Canada, 19 Dec 1857 & came to Waseca 23 July 1884. He attended school in his native town & took a dental course in Milwaukee, WI. He has practiced dentistry constantly since he became a resident of this county. His father, Alexander Davidson, was born in Coldingham, Scotland, 3 June 1822. His mother, Ellen McDougall, was a native of Moffit, Scotland, born 13 May 1825. She died some 2 years ago. His father is still living. Dr. Davidson married Miss Minnie Howard, of Tomah, WI, 17 Sept 1890. They have had 2 children; a daughter that died in infancy & a son, Howard McDougall, born 15 Aug 1897. They are members of the M.E. church & prominent in the social life of Waseca."

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Print, Photographic

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

October 14, 1996

Update Date

November 21, 2024