Meyersdale Public Library - Photographs

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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Grace Kendall posing in a wicker chair
Grace Kendall posing in a wicker chair
Kendall, Grace
Grace Kendall, with her hand on her cheek, casually rests her arm on a decorative wicker chair. Grace has her hair secured back with a bow. Sitting in the wicker chair wearing a white dress with lace and ruffles, she looks like she could be daydreaming. Transcribed from the back 'Grace Kendal.' 8 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Grace Rutter looking to the left
Grace Rutter looking to the left
Rutter, Grace
A beautiful young Grace Rutter has her hair parted in the middle and swept back. Grace strikes a regal pose, wearing a white dress, slightly lower rounded collar with a fabric flower on the shoulder. Transcribed from the back 'Grace Rutter.' 7 x 4 3/4 in. black and white photograph.
Grace Rutter's portrait
Grace Rutter's portrait
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Rutter, Grace
Grace Rutter sits and relaxes in a wicker chair. She is wearing a flowing white dress with a high collar, puffed sleeves, and ruffles, and she has a dark bow in her hair. Roses and a fur rug complement the setting for her portrait. Transcribed from the back 'Grace Rutter.' 5 1/8 x 7 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Grace Weakland wears a large hat
Grace Weakland wears a large hat
Weakland, Grace
Grace Weakland, with her arms behind her back, presents a very statuesque presence. Holding her head high, she wears a large light colored hat tipped off to the side. She looks elegant in her dark dress with a bow, full skirt and ruffled elbow length sleeves. Transcribed from the back 'Grace Weakland, died March 30th, 1904.' 8 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Grandma Eisfeller
Grandma Eisfeller
Eisfeller, Grandma, United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale
Grandma Eisfeller was in Meyersdale in August of 1915. She stands in a long light colored dress that has a brooch at the collar. She is wearing wire rimmed glasses, and her white hair is pulled back. Part of the town can be seen behind her. Transcribed from the album page ‘Grandma Eisfeller. Meyersdale, Aug. 1915.’ 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. black and white photograph.
Grandpa Knecht standing on a dirt road
Grandpa Knecht standing on a dirt road
Knecht, Grandpa
Grandpa Knecht is in overalls, a white shirt, and a vest. He is standing on the dirt road that runs alongside the foundry. Several small sheds are protruding from the side of the foundry, and the chimney is seen in the background. Smoke is coming from the building on the other side of the road. Transcribed from the front 'Grandpa Knecht.' Transcribed from the back 'Grandpa Knecht.' 2 x 4 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Group of children
Group of children
Children
All the little ones in the family are in the backyard together for a photograph. The smallest one with wind-blown curly hair is on the end in short pants, a shirt, and shoes and socks. Next, and not much bigger, is a smiling child in a one piece pant suit that gathers at the knees, knee socks, and buckle shoes. Slightly taller, the girl with curly hair and bangs is in a one piece pant suit, knee socks, and buckle shoes. Moving up in size, a young boy with hair slicked to the side wears knickerbockers, dark knee stockings and high shoes. Under his buttoned jacket is a white shirt and tie. The next two boys wear the same outfit, but with a newsboy hat. 4 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. black and white photograph.
Group of men and women sitting in the grass
Group of men and women sitting in the grass
Badges, Wm., Allen, Rose, Meyers, Bar, Mirtham, E., Meyers, Rev., Hoffman, R.F., Keafoot, Kate, Hoffman, Lee, Hocking, B.F., Allen, L.B., Allen, Lizzie, Hocking, Mary, Weld, E.J., Meyers, Ida, Hocking, Henry, Hoblitzel, Kate, Holman, Nan, Allen, Allie, Bowman, J.F., Dill, Kate, Oats, John
On a grassy area with trees in the background, a group of 11 women in white or dark dresses are joined by nine men in suits with vests and hat. A small child is nestled in the middle of the group. Transcribed from the back 'Wm. Badges, Rose Allen, Bar Meyers, E. Mirtham, Rev. Meyers, R.F. Hoffman, Kate Keafoot, Lee Hoffman, B.F. Hocking, L.B. Allen, Lizzie Allen, Mary Hocking, E.J. Weld, Ida Meyers, Henry Hocking, Kate Hoblitzel, Nan Holman, Allie Allen, J.F. Bowman, Kate Dill, John Oats.’ 4 1 /4 x 6 1/2 in. black and white photograph.
A group of people posing on the lawn in a city
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.
Group of people under a tree in J.M. Olinger's yard
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.
Group photo of eleven individuals
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.
Group photo under porch
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.
Group portrait featuring babies
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.
Habel and Phillips store at 149 Center Street, Meyersdale, Pa.
Habel and Phillips store at 149 Center Street, Meyersdale, Pa.
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Grocery stores
Mr. Habel and Ward Dull stand on the steps at their storefront at 149 Center St. in Meyersdale. Windows show ‘Dutch cleanser’, ‘Golden Rod’, ‘tin pails’, and ‘tomatoes.’ A ‘Second National Bank’ sign is visible. Transcribed from the back ‘Habel & Phillips Store. Mr. Habel & Ward Dull.’ 5 x 3 in. black and white postcard.
Hand stands in the snow
Hand stands in the snow
Men
Two men are doing hand stands in the snow on a hill with trees and a broken fence. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Happy baby on board walkway
Happy baby on board walkway
Infants
Beside the porch steps on the board walkway, the young baby boy with a happy smile and bright eyes, stands gingerly for a photograph. The baby has no hair and is wearing a one piece pant suit with a loose belt. On his feet he is wearing knee socks with buckle shoes. 5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. black and white postcard.
Happy baby with a big smile
Happy baby with a big smile
Infants
Sitting in a big chair covered with a flowered tapestry, the baby has a happy smile. The baby's white dress is fringed in lace at the bottom and around the sleeves. The sleeves are capped, and the dress is close around the neck. Very little hair has grown yet. 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Harry walking beside train
Harry walking beside train
Cook, Harry, Steam engines, Railroad tracks
Harry and another man walk along the gravel beside the train tracks, as the massive engine comes roaring by. Transcribed from the album page ‘Near Geo Werner's.’ 4 5/8 x 3 3/4 in. black and white photograph.
Hay's Hotel in Salisbury, Pa.
Hay's Hotel in Salisbury, Pa.
United States-Pennsylvania-Salisbury, Hay's Hotel, Petry, Otto, Hotels
The entrance to Hay's Hotel shows careful maintenance. The sidewalk is paved, decorative planters with flowers sit on the lawn, and flowers are seen along the edge of the porch. A gas lamp provides light for the evening. A group of 14 men stand on the porch wearing a variety of suits and hats. Standing with the men is a lady in a long white dress and a young girl in a dark knee length dress. Sitting on the steps are two small girls in white dresses. In the window behind the man on the end the ‘Hotel Office’ sign is seen. A second story porch is overhead. Transcribed from the back 'Hay's Hotel Salisbury, Pa. Dad A.H Shu? Otto Peatry.' 9 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. black and white photograph.
Hen and chicks
Hen and chicks
Chickens
The hen is busy in the barnyard with about a dozen chicks. One has strayed away, but she does not seem concerned. 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. glass negative.