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Engine House |
Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, Manners and Customs, Clothing and Dress, Engines |
The engine house presumably at the Red Jacket Shaft. Richard Hair Nelson pictured at far left. Richard Hair Nelson worked for Calumet & Hecla from 1890-1919. This Photo circa 1905. [A group of men pose by the lift engine in a shaft house] Scanned: November 5, 2007 |
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Salvation Army Officers |
Peace Officers, Manners and Customs, Clothing and Dress, |
These are the officers of the Red Jacket Corps of The Salvation Army. Richard Hair Nelson helped build the Corps which opened in 1891 and was treasurer for 20 years. Richard Hair Nelson is pictured in far right. On the far left is John Gerrins who served in a position known as "Corps Sergeant Major". Circa 1912. [A group of men and women pose for a photo in Salvation Army uniforms.] Scanned: January 31, 2008 |
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Nelson's Daughter |
Manners and Customs, Manners and Customs, Clothing and Dress, |
Her parents were married in Calumet in 1889. They had both immigrated from Scotland. [A young girl poses with her toy horse] Scanned: November 5, 2007 |
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Portrait |
Manners and Customs, Clothing and Dress, , |
Left to Right: Jeanette Nelson, Jeanette's future husband Richard Holman, and Barbara Nelson. [Two women and a man pose for a picture in front of an artificial background.] Scanned: November 5, 2007 |
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Girls in Lake |
Manners and Customs, Clothing and Dress, Water, Lakes, |
Margaret & Mary Ellen Nelson on a picnic at a Lake. [Two young girls stand knee high in water for a photo] Scanned: November 5, 2007 |
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Portrait on Beach |
Manners and Customs, Clothing and Dress, Water, Lakes, |
A picnic at Lake Superior. Barbara Nelson is pictured. Also two young men, both named Richard Holman who were cousins. Very confusing, but Jeanette and Barbara both married men named Richard Holman. Circa 1910. [A group of people pose on a beach for a photo as a child sneaks up on them from behind] Scanned: November 5, 2007 |
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Portrait |
Manners and Customs, Clothing and Dress, Woody Plants, Trees, |
Barbara & Jeanette Nelson are middle front. The two Richard Holmans are top left. Circa 1910. [Seven people pose in the grass for a photo] Scanned: November 5, 2007 |
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Group of Men |
Manners and Customs, Clothing and Dress, Woody Plants, Trees, |
A group of Calumet men, including Richard Hair Nelson and Both Richard Holmans. [A group of men pose for a photo in the woods] Scanned: November 5, 2007 |
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Red Jacket Corp Barracks |
Manners and Customs, Clothing and Dress, Buildings, |
Building was constructed in 1891. Circa 1901. [A group of men holding instruments pose in front of the Red Jacket Corp Barracks] Scanned: November 8, 2007 |
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Mary Nelson |
Manners and Customs, Clothing and Dress, Water, Lakes, |
Mary Nelson at Lake Superior with a young boy. [A women and a young boy pose for a photograph at the lake side, as a couple and their young one walk away in the background] Scanned: November 8, 2007 |