Detail of photograph of front facade at Wheatland taken by Ignatius J. Dengler showing detail of light post. Written on back: "1.) The post to the east is round. 2.) The square posts shown by Miesse, and by stoner do not show. 3.) The step to light the lamp post appears idnentical with the one in 2.) above. 4.) Note: the chairs on the porch, the plants in front of the porch, and the limbs of the tree in front of western side appear to be indentical - in time. As to the lamp on Dengler's post, is it the same Coe photographers say yes; and no?"
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Detail of photograph of front facade at Wheatland taken by Ignatius J. Dengler showing detail of light post. Written on back: "Note: comparison with H. P. Stoner picture. 1.) See tree on right - taken about same time. 2.) But Miesse picture taken after the bell over the west side of the porch fell or was removed. 3.) The step to light the square post was the same. Note: The post on the left - shown on the I. J. Dengler does not show on the Miesse, or on the Stoner pictures."
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Henry reunion of all six brothers, "first time in 21 years", at Sentinal Pines, Hague, New York. Standing, left to right: Frank, Reginald, Robert, Sidney, William and James. Sitting, left to right: Jack, son of Robert; Morgan, son of Sidney: Pamela, daughter of Frank; and Robert, Jr. File includes accession form. Acquired from Mrs. John T. Henry in 1986.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Oval, cut photo glued on paper with two bands - concentric, one thicker than the other, around photo. Photo shows four children - three girls sitting in a row, one boy standing to their left, 3/4 front, facing girls. Each girl is holding a different doll.
Photo of Schlauch siblings taken by their father. Written on wood backing the photo: "Ed Schlauch (with drum)/ Alice O. Schlauch (Zell)/ "Lill" Schlauch (Hoover)/ Ida Schlauch (Haag-Steel)/ Taken by their father." Unknown in which direction the girls are named. One can assume the names in parentheses are later married names of the females.
White mat around photo is tan with age, lines of dust in corners and around edges of frame that is open in back. One piece of wood partially covers the back with exposed space on both lengthwise edges.
Wood frame with dark glossy finish and gold painted edge next to glass. Wood exposed on all corners, many scratches throughout.
Sheet music for the 'Wheatland Polka- Composed & Respectfully Dedicated to James Buchanan President of the US.' This text has swirly designs around it. On bottom half of this front page, drawing of Wheatland with the words 'Wheatland Home of James Buchan
Photograph- Corner of living room with stove and daybed, Spankus residence, S. Prince St.
Description
Corner of living room with stove and daybed, Spankus residence, S. Prince St. Customer: Sumner V. Hosterman, District Attorney. also on oversized mount for exhibit (see 3-15-01-25)
Appears to be a display of some of Hager antiques with two women sitting in a parlor having tea. One woman has a black veil on and is dressed in black, appears to be mourning clothing. Pictures on the wall are labeled "Mrs. Christopher Hager" and "Mr. Christopher Hager." Items in the room include spinning wheel, top hat, Secretary Desk, Silhouttes, Candle sticks with crystal elements, tea set, various pieces of china including a large vase and antique furniture.
Photograph- Thanksgiving canned food drive at Hamilton Theater, North Queen Street. Large group of children outside.
Description
Thanksgiving canned food drive at Hamilton Theater, North Queen Street. Large group of children outside. Also shows Wheatland Hotel and Pittsburgh Restaurant.
