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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Frances and gentleman in a flower garden
Women, Men
In front of the two story house are beautiful flower bushes, in front of which Frances stands in a white ankle length skirt and a dark top trimmed in white. She is holding hands with a gentleman in a white uniform. Transcribed from the bottom of the picture 'Is everybody happy! Sure we are.' 3 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. black and white photograph.
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Frances and lone plant
Women, United States-Pennsylvania-Chambersburg
Beside the lone plant at the side of the house, Frances chose this place for a photograph. She wore a white dress with a dark belt and trim. She smiled as she squinted against the sun. The identifying names were not in the album, but were transcribed from the album’s accession sheet. Transcribed from the album page ‘At Edith’s. Chambersburg, Pa. 1919.’ 2 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. black and white photograph.
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Frances and the rosebush
Roses, Women, Houses
In an ankle length two piece outfit and high heeled shoes, Frances smiles happily while she stands by the rosebush. Behind her is a large two story brick house with a second story porch. The identifying names were not in the album, but were transcribed from the album’s accession sheet. 3 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. black and white photograph.
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Frances by the fence
Women, Men
Frances, in a light summer dress, stands with a tall man in a white uniform. They are in front of a wooden fence, and both are holding their hats. The identifying names were not in the album, but were transcribed from the album’s accession sheet. 5 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Frances in Chambersburg
United States-Pennsylvania-Chambersburg, Women
While in Chambersburg, Frances stopped in front of a house to pose with a gentleman in a dark suit. She is wore a white full skirted dress with a black belt. The identifying names were not in the album, but were transcribed from the album’s accession sheet. Transcribed from the album page ‘At Edith’s. Chambersburg, Pa. 1919.’ 2 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. black and white photograph.
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Frances in the summer sun
Women, Houses
The windows in the house are open on this summer day. Frances steps outside on the brick sidewalk, and squints against the sun as her photograph is taken. She is wearing a white ankle length skirt and a dark top with a white belt and white collar. The identifying names were not in the album, but were transcribed from the album’s accession sheet.5 x 3 in. black and white photograph.
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Frances in the U.S.N.
Women
Frances is enjoying a little dress up. She gives a salute while wearing a Navy jacket and hat. She wears a plaid ankle length skirt with the uniform. Transcribed from the front ‘Francis [sic] in the U.S.N.’ 3 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. black and white photograph.
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Frances with three friends
Women
Four friends loop arms as they pose for a photograph. The woman on the viewer’s left wears a white dress with large dark buttons. A friend in a black dress with a white tie stands beside her. The third friend wears a dark skirt with a white top, and the friend on the viewer’s right is in a long dress with a dark top and a tie belt. The identifying names were not in the album, but were transcribed from the album’s accession sheet. Transcribed from the album page ‘At Estelle’s – the day of Nelle’s engagement luncheon. June 1918.’ 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. black and white photograph.
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Gathering around a banjo player at J.M. Olinger's residence
Men, Women, Banjos, Pianos, Musical instruments
In the parlor at J.M. Olinger's home the ladies are listening to a young woman in a dark dress playing the banjo. The gentleman in the middle is either listening intently or dozing off. Transcribed from the album page ‘Interior-JM Olinger Residence. Same.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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A group of people posing on the lawn in a city
Men, Women
A group of possible Meyersdale residents posed on the lawn during their vacation. In the front row, two ladies wore white dresses. The lady on the end to the viewer’s right wore a light colored dress, and a dark flowered hat. The lady sitting on the viewer’s left wore a dark dress with a white collar. The gentleman on the end wore a dark suit, vest, white shirt, and a bow tie. A younger man in the back wore his jacket open with a high necked collar white shirt. Transcribed from the album page ‘City.' 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Group of people under a tree in J.M. Olinger's yard
Men, Women
Under the tree in Olinger's yard is a group of three men, two ladies and three children. On the viewer’s left, a man in a suit with a bowler hat sits behind a young girl in a dark dress. Beside them, two young girls are sitting on a bench. They are wearing dark skirts and light blouses. Leaning her arm on the young girl's lap, the lady in a light colored skirt and top sits on the grass beside a gentleman in a suit. Behind everyone is a gentleman in a suit wearing a bowler hat looking off to the side and resting his arm on the fence. On the other side, a lady in a striped top rests her hand on the shoulder of a young girl. Transcribed from the album page ‘Olinger Yard.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Group photo of eleven individuals
Men, Women
The two men standing in back are dressed in dark suits with high neck white collars and ties. Three ladies in light dresses stand between them. One has a large black bow. The lady's outfit on the viewer’s right is a long dark skirt, a flowered top, and a necklace. Sitting in front is a man in striped pants, dark jacket, and white shirt and tie. A lady to his right is wearing a plain white dress. The two ladies on his left also have plain white dresses. On the end, a lady has a dark skirt and white blouse with a large straight black bow. 3 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. black and white postcard.
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Group photo under porch
Men, Women, Dogs
This group of ten people stopped under the porch for this photo. Standing in the back are six men in light slacks, dark slacks, white shirts with ties, dark shirts with no ties, and dark jackets. All are wearing hats. White dresses were worn by the two ladies sitting on the ground, and by the young girl standing. A man in a white shirt is positioned behind a flowering shrub. A large dog also got in the picture. Transcribed from the back 'ans soon Dear Nelle.' 3 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. black and white postcard.
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Group portrait featuring babies
Men, Women, Children, Infants, Portrait photographs
Babies are the center of this group portrait, with four on laps and a young boy in front. An older lady is holding two of the babies, and a younger lady is holding one baby. Both women are in dark skirts and white tops. The gentleman behind the small boy is also holding a baby. On the end of the bench, a man has thick hair, a moustache, and a dark suit. Behind him is a group of four men and four women. The ladies are wearing dark and light colored dresses, and the men are in suits and ties. 9 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Horse and rider
Horses, Women, Houses
A horse and rider stand in the yard of a two story house with a picket fence. The lady on the horse is sitting tall with the reins in her hands, ready to ride. She is wearing a dark skirt with a white long sleeved blouse. On her head is a bowler type hat. 3 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. glass negative.
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In the yard of the white house
Women, Children, Houses
Eight people gathered in the yard of a three story white house. The young boy in a dark suit decided to stand by the picket fence. A younger boy in knickerbockers and a light jacket stood by the mailbox. Behind the mailbox was a tall boy in a dark suit with a dark shirt. In front of him was a small girl in a white knee length dress, holding her hand. In front, a tiny child in a white dress was being supported by a young girl in a dark dress. A lady in a dark skirt and white top with a ribbon around her neck stood to the tall boy’s left. The lady in a long dark skirt and top decorated with buttons moved slightly away from the rest, and stood by the picket fence. 8 1/2 x 6 3/8 in. black and white photograph.
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Ladies by grove of trees
Women
Taking a casual walk past the edge of the tree line, the girls break for a photograph. A slight wind blew the knee length, low belted dress, around one woman’s knee. Standing with shoulders touching, her friend, on the viewer’s left, is wearing a low belted, knee length, short sleeved dress with a long ribbon tie. The white cap pulled over her ears keeps the wind from blowing her hair. 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. black and white photograph.
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Ladies by the water
Women, Sand Spring
Two ladies smile as they hold onto tree branches. Water can be seen directly behind them. The woman on the viewer’s left wears a long dark jacket and wide brimmed hat, and the other wears a light colored long coat with buttons, and a hat. Transcribed from the album page ‘A walk to Sand Spring. April 1916.’ 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Ladies in prayer coverings
Women, Men
Chairs were brought out for three elderly ladies in long dark dresses and white prayer coverings to sit in the yard for a photograph. Each rests in the chair in their own way; one with an arm on the chair, one with her hand in her lap, and one holding a book. A gentleman stands ready to assist one of the women. On the viewer’s right is a lady in a white blouse and black choker resting her hand on the chair. Assisting on the left is a tall lady with a white top and dark tie. 8 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. black and white photograph.
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Ladies on Broadway Bridge
Broadway Bridge, Women
The wind is blowing on Broadway Bridge, and one lady is wrapping her dark jacket tighter. Her collar is turned up to help block the wind, and she wears a flat brimmed hat with a white band. The other lady stands in the middle of the bridge with her hands in her jacket pockets. The jacket is short and light colored with puffed sleeves, and has buttons on the side. A long full skirt falls below the jacket. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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