W. G. May Family Photograph Collection

Collection

Identifier: P0974

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains five photographs showing members of the W. G. May family, dating from the late 19th century through the early 20th century. Family members shown include Howard May as a baby and young boy; Frances Dulty Thompson as a young girl; W. A. May; Georgia Gambrill (aunt of W. G. May); and Mrs. W. A. May (Lillie Hardgrave). Three of the photographs are studio portraits, while the other two are snapshots taken outside of a family home.

Dates

1877-ca. 1915

Creator

May, William Gambrill, 1937- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

No viewing restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical / Historical

William Gambrill May was born on December 30, 1937 in St. Louis to Howard Lee May and Merrydell Gambrill. His grandparents were William A. May and Lillie Hardgrave May. He later moved to Colorado where he worked as a doctor.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet ( (1 folder; 5 photographs))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

No physical or technical restrictions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Collection donated by William G. May in 1989.

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copies and item-level records of select images are posted as they are created and can be accessed through the Online Collections on the Missouri Historical Society website (mohistory.org/collections).

Digitized images are generated from the original item whenever possible and files are adjusted only to ensure an accurate representation. Master files are saved in TIF format and JPEG viewing files are automatically generated from the master files.