Meyersdale Public Library - Photographs

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About This Collection

The Meyersdale Public Library photograph collections contain approximately 2,000 photographs. From the total collection, about 320 will be selected for digitization based on the selection criteria. The photographs that will be selected for online display are significant because they provide a broad overview of life immediately before, during, and after the Progressive Era in the Allegheny Mountains region (mostly Somerset Co., PA & northern Maryland). The photographs capture families & individuals both in portraits and in natural settings, military men, coal mines, mills, railroads, transportation, education, and African American families. Our photographs have been used in Somerset Magazine and in the book "Allegheny Passage Companion, Guide to History & Heritage Along the Trail" by Bill Metzger. Accessibility to the collection will be enhanced because the images will be searchable online. Currently the photographs are accessioned on paper but are not included in our library catalog. Digitization would allow users easy & free access to historical photographs that would otherwise essentially be hidden in a closet.
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Man and woman standing in front yard
Houses, Men, Women
The man stands casually on the lawn in front of a two story house, with his hands on his hips. He is wearing slacks, a vest, and a white shirt with a tie. His hair is full and thick. Leaves fill the tree behind the lady in a dark skirt, and white blouse. Her hair is parted on her right and swept across her forehead, then back. She holds a wide brimmed hat. 3 x 4 1/8 in. black and white postcard.
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Man in uniform
Men, Houses
The man in the uniform is dressed completely in white. On his shoulder is an epaulet with bars on it. The house on his left has a white porch supported by carved columns. An older two story house sits in the background. 3 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. black and white photograph.
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Man's shadow on Broadway Street in Meyersdale
Houses, United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale
The shadow of a man or the photographer is seen as he walks up Broadway Street. The street is lined with homes, leafless trees, and a lone fir tree. Transcribed from the album page ‘Broadway [unreadable].’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Mrs. Sargent in the snow
Women, Houses
Mrs. Sargent, in her long dark winter coat with a wide fur stole, ventured out into the snow. Behind an array of snow covered bare trees is a row of beautiful two story houses. Transcribed from the album page ‘Mrs. Sargent.’ 5 3/8 x 3 1/8 in. black and white photograph.
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People standing in front of the Olinger residence
Olinger, Kate, Cook, Ida, Houses
A gentleman in a light colored suit and a bowler hat stands in front of the entrance doors, and leans on a porch column at the Olinger residence. Kate stands off to the left in a long, dark, coat and hat with flowers. Around her collar is a small stole with balls on the end. Ida is in the middle. She is wearing a short jacket and a long skirt, and around her shoulders is a fur stole. Ida's hat has a wide brim, and the flowers are larger than Kate’s. The lady to Ida's left is in a short light colored jacket. She has her fur stole pulled tight around her neck with the collar turned up, and her hat is small with feathers. Transcribed from the album page ‘M. Olinger Residence.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Railroad tracks in front of home
Houses, Railroad tracks, Fences
The two story house has trees in full bloom in the yard, and a picket fence runs along the edge of the yard. Railroad tracks are directly in front of the picket fence. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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River scene taken by Reese Shepherd
Houses, Rivers
Across the top of the photo is scratched 'taken by Reese.' Reese took a picture of a winter scene. The houses sit on a snow covered hillside along the river, now partly iced over. 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. glass negative.
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Ruth Mognet and Elda Shaffer standing in front of a house
Mognet, Ruth, Shaffer, Elda, Houses, Automobiles
Behind the two friends stands a two story house, and off to the viewer’s left is a car. The ladies stand holding hands. The one on the viewer’s left is in a long dark dress and is wearing a necklace. Her friend to the right has a short sleeved dark dress with white trim on the sleeves and around the collar. Transcribed from the back 'Ruth Mognet, Elda Shaffer. Nov. 11, 1923.' 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Ruth Mognet and George Knepper standing in front of a house
Mognet, Ruth, Knepper, George, Houses, Automobiles
Ruth Mognet had a broad smile as she stood by George Knepper, who had his arm around her shoulder. There was a house on the hill, and a car was parked beside a two story house. George was dressed in slacks, a white sweater, and a newsboy style hat. Ruth wore a dark dress with a locket. Transcribed from the back 'Ruth Mognet George Knepper Nov. 11, 1923.' 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Street car by home of Dennis Yoder
Yoder, Dennis, Street railroads, Houses
The street car is stopped on the tracks by Dennis Yoder’s home; a two story frame house with a front porch. The power rod extends skyward from the top of the elevated section of the car. Gears can be seen through the front windows, and a single round headlight is centered on the front of the car. The side of the car has a row of windows, and a worker leans near the door. A conductor in a uniform stands with a man in a suit jacket, overalls, and a derby hat. On the opposite side is the railroad crossing sign, and a view of the town. Transcribed from the front 'Street car Dennis Yoder Home.' 5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. black and white postcard.
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Street light above a dirt road
Dirt roads, Houses, Street lights
A street light hangs on wires over the middle of the street. It lights the homes of the families along the tree covered street. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Tom Arnold's home
Arnold, Tom, Houses
A group of five men and five women are gathered in the yard at Tom Arnold's home. The women are wearing an unusual array of clothing: two of the ladies are in white dresses with layered skirts, one in a heavy coat and hat, one in a dark two piece suit with a hat, and an elderly lady in a long white skirt with a heavy sweater. The men are in suits and ties. Transcribed from the album page ‘At Tom Arnold’s home. Sept. 1916.’ 2 x 1 3/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Tree lined dirt street
Dirt roads, Roads, Houses
This dirt road could be in Meyersdale, but there is nothing to identify the street or the homes that line it. Trees are plentiful along the street. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Truxal House
Houses, Truxal House, Rowe House, American Legion, United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale
The Truxal house has three stories. The first floor shows two entrance doors and four windows. It is surrounded by a porch extending from the first entrance door to the other end of the house. The second floor shows a turret with a rounded center with three windows. Off to the right, a section with a pointed roof has a window with a rounded top. On the third floor, there is a rounded section with three windows and a funnel shaped roof. Along the side of the house, a chimney with a sectioned top rises high above the house. Transcribed from the album page ‘Truxell [sic] House.’ The Truxal/Rowe house still stands and is currently the American Legion building located at 413 Grant Street in Meyersdale. Related images: 97.43.1aw, 97.43.1ev, 97.43.1de. 4 3/8 x 3 3/4 in. black and white photograph.
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William and Louise Livengood standing in the snow
Livengood, Louise, Livengood, William S., Houses
The couple stands in the snow in front of a large two story house with two porches. Louise is in a long coat with fur trim that matches the muff she uses to warm her hands. Her dark, wide brimmed hat has a snowy white top. William Livengood wears a bowler hat and an open topcoat, showing a suit and tie underneath. Transcribed from the album page ‘Mother and Father (Copied from original label).’ 5 3/8 x 3 1/8 in. black and white photograph.
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William and Louise Livengood with three others
Livengood, Louise, Livengood, William S., Houses, United States-Maryland-Grantsville
With a two story house and car behind them, this group of five people strike a pose. On the end is a tall gentleman in a suit and banded hat. The young smiling girl's dress is white with a crisscrossed tied jacket. The man beside her has a thick white moustache, glasses, and a bowler hat. His suit jacket is open and his tie is wide and checked. Standing slightly behind his shoulder is a lady in a round hat, and long coat. Standing with her arms behind her is a lady in a wide belted dress, with a short sleeved, long jacket over it. The identifying names were not in the album, but ‘Wm. S. and Louise Livengood’ were transcribed from the album’s accession sheet. Transcribed from the album page ‘With Mr. and Mrs. Bill in Grantsville.’ 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. black and white photograph.
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A woman in the Damm's yard
Women, Houses
A lady stands in front of a house in the Damm's snow covered yard, wearing a long dark dress with an apron. She crosses her arms tightly in front, as if she is trying to stay warm. Transcribed from the album page ‘Damm Yard.’ 3 1/4 x3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Young boy and five ladies in front of a fence
Children, Women, Houses, Cameras
A young boy in a jacket, knickerbockers, knee high stockings, and high top shoes, has his hat pulled over his eyes. He stands separate from the five ladies in long warm coats and hats. The tall lady on the viewer’s right holds a camera. The group stands in front of a metal fence, with a row of two story houses behind them. 5 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Zilda cutting the grass
Lawn mowing, Women, Houses
The lawn looks quite overgrown, and Zilda will have to work hard pushing the bladed mower. Zilda will be cool in her bonnet and white, short sleeved, ankle length dress. The lawn is across the road from a two story house. Transcribed from the album page ‘Zilda, the farmeress.’ 2 1/2 x 4 in. black and white photograph.
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