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Photograph of funeral procession lined up outside schoolhouse, Tonopah (Nev.), February 1907
Date
1907-02
Archival Collection
Description
Children line up outside schoolhouse for funeral procession for Orley Wardle. The children all wear coats and hats, and many are wearing all black. Included with photograph is a Xerox of a letter to Dr. Elizabeth Patrick from Luella and Austin [Wardle?], dated May 19, 1982. Letter says that Austin's brother's name was Orley R. Wardle and he was born in Park City, Utah in 1899. Orley passed away at the age of 8 years old on February 11, 1907 from spinal menengitis. Luella said that many died from the same sickness that winter.
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Photograph of funeral procession down Main Street, Tonopah (Nev.), February 1907
Date
1907-02
Archival Collection
Description
Funeral Procession walks down Main Street in Tonopah, Nevada in February, 1907. Mourners primarily wear black and the line stretches as far as the picture can see. Procession was for Orley R. Wardle, brother of Austin Wardle. Included with photograph is a Xerox of a letter to Dr. Elizabeth Patrick from Luella and Austin [Wardle?], dated May 19, 1982. See Image 0145 0001, pho025020 for more information about letter.
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Photograph of funeral procession with horse-drawn carriages, Tonopah (Nev.), February, 1907
Date
1907-02
Archival Collection
Description
Funeral Procession travels down Main Street in Tonopah, Nevada in February, 1907. Mourners stand in dark coats and garments while horse-drawn carriages carry some passengers. Included with photograph is a Xerox of a letter to Dr. Elizabeth Patrick from Luella and Austin [Wardle?], dated May 19, 1982. See Image 0145 0001, pho025020 for more information about letter.
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Photographic prints, reproductions, and negatives, 1907
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Archival Collection
Austin R. Wardle Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00145
Collection Name: Austin R. Wardle Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 01, Box SH-023
Collection Name: Austin R. Wardle Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 01, Box SH-023
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