Meyersdale Public Library - Photographs

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  • Date = Ca. 1885-1905
  • Subject = Women

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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Cook family's mother
Cook family's mother
Women
The Cook family's mother has a sweet smile as she sits back in the rocker. She wears a dotted dress that is belted at the waist, and has puffed sleeves. Transcribed from the album page ‘Mother.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Five people standing on a board sidewalk
Five people standing on a board sidewalk
Women, Men
A gentleman with his back turned stands with four ladies on the boarded sidewalk at H. Staub's residence. The two ladies on the viewer’s left wear fancy dark dresses with full skirts and puffed sleeves. Their hats are round with flowers and feathers. The other two ladies are in fancy white dresses with full skirts and puffed sleeves, and also have round hats with flowers and feathers. Transcribed from the album page ‘Same Place.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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 and one man stand under a porch
Four women and one man stand under a porch
Men, Women
One lady in a long dark dress is sitting on the porch steps. Standing behind her to her left is a lady in a long dark dress. A gentleman in a dark suit, white shirt, and tie stands in the back and is leaning on a post. To his left is a lady in a striped top with a high collar. Standing on his right with her hand on her hip is a lady in a white top with a black belt and black bow around her collar. 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.
Gathering around a banjo player at J.M. Olinger's residence
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.
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.
Ladies on Broadway Bridge
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.
Ladies shopping
Ladies shopping
Shopping, Women
Two ladies have been shopping. They are dressed in warm jackets and long skirts, and both are wearing hats. Snow is still on the ground, and they are walking down a planked sidewalk past a row of houses. 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. black and white photograph.
Ladies standing by fence collecting something in their arms
Ladies standing by fence collecting something in their arms
Women, Fences
By the fence that lines the yard, a lady in a long dark dress with full sleeves and buttons in the front, smiles for the photographer. Across from her, a lady is in a white fancy dress with puffed sleeves and a high collar. She is wearing a flat hat with flowers. The ladies seem to be collecting something in their arms--possibly eggs. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Lady in chair by picket fence
Lady in chair by picket fence
Women
Deciding to pose by herself on the lawn, the young lady chose to wear a high collared white dress, with long sleeves and puffed shoulders. Flowers rest on the front of the dress. A picket fence and a house are in the background. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Lady in fur stole
Lady in fur stole
Women
Dressed in a short jacket with a fur stole around her shoulders, a long dark skirt, and her hat, a woman stops for a moment to sit in the chair for a photograph. 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. black and white photograph.
A man and four women posing in J.M. Olinger's parlor
A man and four women posing in J.M. Olinger's parlor
Men, Women
In the parlor of J.M. Olinger's home, a gentleman stands behind a lady sitting in a rocking chair in a long dark dress. On the sofa, two ladies sit together. One has her arm over the other’s shoulder, and they are wearing matching long dark skirts. Another lady in a dark dress stands at the edge of the sofa, resting her arm on the back. The ladies are wearing high top laced or buttoned shoes. In the background is a bookshelf with a row of books and a decorative plate on the top shelf. Transcribed from the album page ‘Interior-JM Olinger Residence. Same.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Men peeking out the window at four people on a porch
Men peeking out the window at four people on a porch
Men, Women, Dogs
In the window on the viewer’s left, two men are watching the people on the porch. A man is standing on the porch in a dark suit, vest, white shirt and bowler hat, with his hands in his pockets. A woman with a light colored coat, dark skirt, and hat, stands slightly in front of him holding something in her hands. Two women in dark dresses with puffed sleeves sit on the edge of the porch. One woman has her hands on her hips. A dog joins in for the picture. Transcribed from the album page ‘Old Fortress. M.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
People gathered in a parlor
People gathered in a parlor
Men, Women
The lady on the couch in a silk top with a dark skirt trimmed with ribbon, has a closed book. The man rests his elbow on the white decorative chair arm, and looks like he is contemplating the story. He is dressed in dark slacks and a light colored jacket. The lady in a long black dress sits on the arm of the couch, and casually rests her arm on the table in the parlor. The wallpaper print has large flowers, and pictures are hung on the wall. 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. black and white photograph.
Sleigh horses taking a break near Yoder's
Sleigh horses taking a break near Yoder's
Sleds & sleighs, Women
Three ladies taking a sleigh ride are near Yoder's. The horses are taking a break, and appear to be drinking from a trough. Transcribed from the album page ‘Near-Yoders.’ 3 1/4 x 31/4 in. black and white photograph.
Three women on a welcoming back porch
Three women on a welcoming back porch
Women, Porches
The caption under the photograph says ‘Midnight on the Hudson’, with no suggestion of what that might mean. The porch is very dark and a lady in the back between the screen door and window is obscured by the lighting on the photo. The two ladies in white dresses sitting on the edge of the porch are in sharp contrast to the darkness around them. The porch is small with two benches, a rocking chair, and a rug. 3 1/ 4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
A tired group of people at J.M. Olinger's residence
A tired group of people at J.M. Olinger's residence
Men, Women
In J.M. Olinger’s parlor, one tired lady is resting her arm on the young woman sitting on the edge of the sofa. The gentleman sitting in the middle and the lady in the long checked dress rest their arms on a pillow. The fourth lady stands beside the bookcase in the back. The carpet has a floral pattern. Transcribed from the album page ‘Same.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.