Page 1: Five photographs of Anna Fondersmith, daughter of Frank and Ida Fondersmith, taken at Otto E. Weber's studio, February 19, 1901; group of people on rocks by the Susquehanna River; Anna Fondersmith with group of adults, possibly parents and grandparents; Anna Fondersmith holding a doll; small circular photo of a child, possibly Anna Fondersmith.
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 3: Man standing at well, Shank's Ferry, York County, May 15, 1901; Canal, York Furnace, May 15, 1901; Group of people sitting on a large rock, York Furnace, May 15, 1901; Canal and large building, York Furnace, May 15, 1901; Susquehanna River at York Furnace, May 15, 1901; Eurie Hotel, York Furnace, May 15, 1901.
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
"Arrived home safely last evening. Margaret and I had a very pleasant time at Mr. Drennins home. Hope you can come to see me before you leave to teach in September. Hilda W. Mussleman"
