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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Four people in front of J.M. Olinger's porch
Four people in front of J.M. Olinger's porch
Houses, Men, Women
At J.M. Olinger's residence, four people stand by the porch. A young man in a top coat and bowler hat rests against the porch post with his hand on his hip. The lady on the top step has a long stole around the neck of her light jacket, and her skirt is dark. The other two ladies are in dark outfits. All are wearing hats. Transcribed from the album page ‘JM Olinger Residence.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Four women and a man sitting on J.M. Olinger's porch
Four women and a man sitting on J.M. Olinger's porch
Houses, Men, Women
Four ladies sit on the steps at J.M. Olinger's home. They are joined by a gentleman in a light colored jacket, high top tied shoes and a bowler hat. The ladies, with their stoles, have warm jackets, gloves, and hats with flowers and feathers. Transcribed from the album page ‘JM Olinger Residence.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Four women resting at W.B. Cook's residence after a bicycle ride
Four women resting at W.B. Cook's residence after a bicycle ride
Women, Houses, Bicycles
After a bicycle ride, four ladies stop by W.B. Cook's residence to rest. They sit on the ground by a trellis that is along the side of the house. White dresses are worn by three ladies, and the fourth one chose a dark dress. Transcribed from the album page ‘W.B. Cook Residence.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Frances and the rosebush
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.
Frances in the summer sun
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.
Horse and rider
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.
In the yard of the white house
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.
Man and woman standing in front yard
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.
Mrs. Sargent in the snow
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.
A woman in the Damm's yard
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.
Young boy and five ladies in front of a fence
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.
Zilda cutting the grass
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.