Edgar William Gordon | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Edgar William Gordon

Edgar William Gordon | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
View looking out window at a man who is washing the window. Caption reads: "Edgar Gordon spreads cleanliness and happiness."

Edgar William Gordon was a window cleaner in Milwaukee, and he played alto horn in the First Brigade Civil War band. He made a lifelong mission out of encouraging positive interaction between white and black members of the community. He died in 1997.

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DESCRIPTION
View looking out window at a man who is washing the window. Caption reads: "Edgar Gordon spreads cleanliness and happiness." Edgar William Gordon was a window cleaner in Milwaukee, and he played alto horn in the First Brigade Civil War band. He made a lifelong mission out of encouraging positive interaction between white and black members of the community. He died in 1997.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:129955
Creation Date: 01 15 1987
Creator Name:Cassidy, George R.
City:Milwaukee
County:Milwaukee
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:CF 32912
Original Dimensions:10 x 6.25 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information taken from Mr. Gordon's obituary, which appeared in the July 13, 1997 issue of the "Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel."
SUBJECTS
African Americans
Commercial buildings
Windows
Coats
Hats
Implements, utensils, etc.
Cities and towns
Sidewalks
Men
Outdoor photography
Cleaning
Signs and signboards
Automobiles
Streets
RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS
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Reference Details
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin

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