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Swain Family Photograph Album

 Collection — Box: MISC 28
Identifier: MISC MSS 214

Abstract

Photograph album of the Swain family of La Crosse, Wisconsin. An inscription in the album reads "Presented to George and Kate upon their 25th anniversary, February 14, 1879, by brother Clyde and sister Mary." In addition to members of the Swain family, images of the following individuals are also in the album: H. G. Bart, Maria Dennison, Dr. Jenkins, Katie Jenkins, and Josephine Masterson (image dated 1870). George Swain lived from 1829 until 1918.

Dates

  • 1870s

Creator

Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

Extent

1 cubic_foot

Language of Materials

English

Location

wlac

Acquisitions Information

Donated by the La Crosse County Historical Society (Accession no. 2005-044)

Creator

Title
Swain Family Photograph Album, 1870s
Status
Completed
Author
Cate Putirskis
Date
2013 July
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the La Crosse Public Library Archives Repository

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