Hattie Thompson Civil War Album

Hattie Thompson Civil War Album

Karen Steely 15 July 2016Albums, Children, Families, Men, Michigan, Women

Hattie Thompson was the original owner of this Civil War-era photo album, found at a Portland, Oregon antique show.

Mount Vernon Seminary Students

Karen Steely 15 July 2016District of Columbia, Groups, Kith & Kin, Women

Photos of young women who were students at the exclusive Mount Vernon Seminary in Washington, D.C. in 1895.

Tanan (last name unknown) in May 1895, while she was a student at the Mount Vernon Seminary in Washington, D.C.

Rescued Photos

Karen Steely 15 July 2016Children, Couples, Groups, Kith & Kin, Toys, Women

Rescued photos are orphaned photos The Past Matters has acquired from flea markets, garage sales, and online sellers which Karen has researched and identified the subject(s), date, and location.

Colvin Studio in Galena, Kansas

Karen Steely 15 July 2016Photographers, Women