Thoni Family Reunion | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Thoni Family Reunion

Thoni Family Reunion | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Three sisters and a brother are reunited for the first time in many years.  Mrs. Robert Riesen, 67, of Meiringen, Switzerland, is seated on the left next to Mrs. Christ Lauper, 79, Hollandale, Wisconsin. Standing are Simon Thoni, 72, brother, of Lodgegrass, Montana and another sister, Mrs. Nick Engelbert, 63, also of Hollandale. They met at the home of a nephew, Oscar A. Thoni, 3316 Tonyawatha Trail.  
Mrs. Riesen had not seen Mrs. Lauper since 1890, Thoni since 1897 and Mrs. Engelbert since 1907.
DESCRIPTION
Three sisters and a brother are reunited for the first time in many years. Mrs. Robert Riesen, 67, of Meiringen, Switzerland, is seated on the left next to Mrs. Christ Lauper, 79, Hollandale, Wisconsin. Standing are Simon Thoni, 72, brother, of Lodgegrass, Montana and another sister, Mrs. Nick Engelbert, 63, also of Hollandale. They met at the home of a nephew, Oscar A. Thoni, 3316 Tonyawatha Trail. Mrs. Riesen had not seen Mrs. Lauper since 1890, Thoni since 1897 and Mrs. Engelbert since 1907.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:61714
Creation Date: 10 16 1949
Creator Name:Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 6442.2869
Original Dimensions:4 x 5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Published Wisconsin State Journal October 17, 1949
SUBJECTS
Men
Reunions
Swiss
Women

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