William Coleman Atkins and family photographs, circa 1907-1927, undated
File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection includes black-and-white photographs and a couple postcards and dinner menus from the Coleman family taken in Indianapolis, Indiana, New York, California and other parts of the United States; Paris, France; Japan; United Kingdom; and Chile ranging from 1876 to 1935 and undated regarding family life and travel. Many of the photographs are individual portraits of unidentified family members and friends, while others are snapshots of the Colemans and others on vacation and going about their daily lives. There are also a handful of photographs of buildings, such as hotels, and historic sites, including the interior of Burns Cottage, the first home of poet Robert Burns in Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom. The menus are from the March 30, 1892 "Nobscussett Dinner" hosted by the Coffins and attended by many prominent Indianapolis people, including the Colemans.
Dates
- 1803-1935, undated
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.6 Cubic Feet (2 manuscript boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Coleman family (Family)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
