File 162 - Schantz, Orpheus Moyer.

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Schantz, Orpheus Moyer.

General material designation

  • Graphic material

Level of description

File

Reference code

SCA118-GA215-7-162

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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

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