Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Schantz, Orpheus Moyer.
General material designation
- Graphic material
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Physical description area
Physical description
2 photographs : dry glass plate negatives : b&w ; 17 x 12 cm or smaller
Archival description area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The Schantz Family in North America is large and widespread; alternative spellings of the last name includes variations such as Tschantz, Shantz, Shonts, and Schanz. The family descended from Jacob Schanz (June 12, 1710-February 5, 1781) who emigrated to ... »
Scope and content
Two dry glass plate negatives. One shows a marble bust of Sir John Alexander Macdonald, seen in partial profile, and the other shows a copy of the Ladies Home Journal. Both were originally housed in a box of "Stanley" brand dry plate negatives.
Notes area
Physical condition
Some glass plate negatives are showing signs of emulsion flaking.
Immediate source of acquisition
Donated by Harold and Lynne Russell in 2011.
Language of material
- English
Availability of other formats
See GA232-4-26 for print copy of Sir John A. Macdonald photo.
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Dates of creation, revision and deletion
- Described by JB in 2012.
- Revised by NM in January 2019.
Language of description
- English