Collections : [University of Michigan William L. Clements Library]

The Atlantic City photograph album contains approximately 90 photographs related to an unidentified couple and their daughter, Jane, during a trip to Atlantic City in April and May of 1914.

The Atlantic City photograph album contains approximately 90 photographs related to an unidentified couple and their daughter, Jane, during a trip to Atlantic City in April and May of 1914. The album (18.5 x 27 cm) is bound in hand-painted varnished leather on paper boards with wood overlay. Images of particular interest include views of horseback riding on the beach, strolling on the boardwalk, and riding in rolling chairs and a pony-drawn cart. Atlantic City is seen largely as a backdrop to family activities. Additional photographs show the young girl sledding and with toys and friends at home. Also includes a photograph of Eleanor R. and Frederick D. Countiss and their daughter, Henrietta, in a studio portrait.

The Robson family photograph album (14.25 x 19.25 cm) contains 29 snapshots of men and women related to the Robson family in the Missoula, Montana area and Illinois.

The Robson family photograph album (14.25 x 19.25 cm) contains 29 snapshots of men and women related to the Robson family in Illinois and the Missoula, Montana area.

Most of the photographs have inscriptions underneath. 3 loose photographs are tucked in the back pages and do not include inscriptions. An inscription inside the front cover indicates the album was a Christmas gift from Isabelle Cockburn Robson to her nephew, George McPherson, in 1911. Greenough Park in Missoula is featured throughout the album.

Of note are two photographs, one on page 22 of Native Americans standing on a street, and one on page 23 of a crowd listening to former President Theodore Roosevelt give a speech in Missoula.