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The Jacob and Lena Mackler Photograph Collection contains 9 photographs showing Jacob and Lena. There are three studio portraits of Lena and three studio portraits of Jacob. Three photos also show Jacob posed on sidewalks: alone, with a group of three unidentified men, and with his son, Boris Mackler.

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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.

Scope and Contents The John H. M. McCarthy Collection documents the World War II service of John H. McCarthy III and includes a daguerreotype showing John Day and his wife, Catherine Von Woerner Day. John H. McCarthy III was John H. M. McCarthy’s father, and John and Catherine Day were John H. M. McCarthy’s great-great-grandparents.The bulk of the John H. McCarthy III photographs date from 1944-1945 and were taken during McCarthy’s time in Italy, including Foggia, Barletta, Bari, Naples, and Rome....

Scope and Contents The Rolla Wells Streett and Mary Lees Kennard Wedding Photograph Collection contains four photographs showing Mary Lees Kennard, Rolla Wells Streett, and their bridal party on April 22, 1931. Members of the large bridal party are identified. The bride is wearing a veil and a long-sleeved, satin wedding dress with a train, which was purchased at Scruggs, Vandervoort, and Barney. The wedding was held at St. Michael and St. George Church, and the reception took place at the bride's...

Scope and Contents The Sunder and Dependahl Family Collection contains photographs and postcards, primarily documenting the military experiences of Leo John Sunder and Edward (Ed) R. Dependahl during World War I. The collection includes portraits of both men in uniform, as well as postcards informing loved ones of their movements. Ed’s postcards are addressed to his fiancée, Mildred O’Toole, and Mildred’s mother, Mrs. Elizabeth O’Toole. Leo’s postcards are addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Stengle and Mr. and Mrs....

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The Tesson Family Photograph Collection contains one daguerreotype showing Coralie Tesson Polkowski in June 1863, and two photographs in a single frame showing George Hamilton Hall and his wife Noemie Tesson Hall about 1875.

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This collection contains 2 photographs showing Dorothy Yawitz, Samuel Roth, and their wedding party on December 18, 1924. The wedding party includes a best man, maid of honor, and two flower girls. Yawitz is wearing a flapper-style wedding dress with flower-shaped embroidery and heavy beading, as well as a long, tulle veil. The dress was purchased for Dorothy in France by a buyer from Famous-Barr.