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Barn Raising

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A crowd of men, women and children are posing on the beams and floor of a new barn on the Frank von der Sump farm. The barn has a stone foundation. A portion of the barn siding has been applied. Frank von der Sump is sitting on the ground in the center of the doorway, and is holding a small dog beside him. Sitting directly behind him is his daughter Leta. Several of the men are holding hammers.

Date Created:
1905
Creator:
Von der Sump Family

Publication Information

Creator Von der Sump Family
Date Created 1905

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Von der Sump family negatives, circa 1900-1913
Call Number PH 7115.129

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013M9V
Legacy ID
WHi 145832

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Barn Raising

Barn Raising

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A crowd of men, women and children are posing on the beams and floor of a new barn on the Frank von der Sump farm. The barn has a stone foundation. A portion of the barn siding has been applied. Fr...

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In the Barn

In the Barn

1910

Eight young men and women posing in a barn. They include Will von der Sump, far left, and his brother Fred, second from right. A dog in front of Fred moved during the exposure. Also pictured are si...

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Women on Ladder

Women on Ladder

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Ethel Wallace is sitting on a wooden box in front of five other women who are sitting on the rungs of a ladder propped on the side of a house. A dog is sitting on the ground beside Ethel. The other...

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Haas and Von der Sump Families

Haas and Von der Sump Families

1905

An outdoor group portrait of members of the Haas and Von der Sump families. They include Leta von der Sump, sitting on the ground on the far left; Hattie von der Sump, on the ground in center, an...

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Family Group

Family Group

1910

Five Von der Sump siblings posing for an outdoor portrait. Mae, at far left, is sitting in a chair with her feet on a pillow. Behind her is Leta, with an arm resting on the bar of a hammock. Will i...

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Portrait of Leta

Portrait of Leta

January 1905

Leta von der Sump posing for a waist-up, sitting portrait in front of a photographer's backdrop. She is wearing a dark skirt and light-colored blouse with a high collar.

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