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Photograph Album of Benton and Dalton Families

 Collection — Box: MISC 37
Identifier: MISC MSS 225

Abstract

Photograph album of the Benton and Dalton families of La Crosse, Wisconsin, containing images from the 1850s and 1860s. Photographs were primarily taken in La Crosse and Ohio, and many are identified. Individuals pictured include: Dr. John E. Dalton, Elisabeth Ruth Dalton, Minnie E. Pryor, Isaac Dalton, Willie Dalton, Willie F. Benton, Mary D. J. Benton, Thomas Benton, Charles Cassitt, Augusta Dalton, Alice Dalton, Alice H. Benton, Lucinda Turner, Elisa Turner, Sarah Turner, H. D. Clement, and "Grandpa" Harger. Notes in the album indicate that photos of the Jenks family were also present at one time.

Dates

  • circa 1850s-1860s

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
Photograph Album of Benton and Dalton Families, circa 1850s-1860s
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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