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The Maureen P. Sherlock Photography Collection.

Highlights Include:
Signed Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, Historic India Travel Photo Album, Wilson Bentley Snowflake Photomicrograph, Charles Sumner Signed, Columbian Exposition Nude Tribal Girls with Rifles, Walking Billboard Banner Ladies, Byron Gurnsey The Crane Stereoview, Chess Playing Automaton, Jascha Heifetz Signed, Rose & Hopkins Ute Indians, Max Karl Ernst Ludwig Planck, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi Signed, American Folk Art Whimsey Bottle Maker, Prince Ramahatra, Count Basie, Charles Darwin, Perry Bradford's Orchestra, Statue of Liberty Torch Stereoviews, LDS Three Witnesses, Andrew Carnegie, Child Birth Defects, Deaf and Blind, Cults, Salvation Army, Cowboys, The West, Indians, Town Criers, Chimney Sweeps, Presidents, Chicago History, Steamships, Organ Grinders, Pets, Post Mortem, Bicycle Racing, Motorcycles, Prosthetic Limbs, African American History, Jazz, Musicians, Occupational, Crossdressing, Gay Interest, Violinists, Merchants, Gypsies, Beggars, and much more

Day 2:
Highlights Include:

Rosetta Tharpe Black Gospel Singer Signed Postcards, Jascha Heifetz Soviet Violinist, Naval Brigade USS Omaha Portraits, Daniel Rose Folk Art Whimsey Carver, Scottish Whaling, Jennie Durkee Velocipede for Ladies, Carl Moon Venturo of Taos, Illinios Patriotic Lady Liberty, Frontiersman with Sharps Rifle, Joseph Hollman Cellist, Bunnell Nez Perce Indians, Elephantine Colossus of Atlantic City, Richard C Craven Pop Art, Carmen Miranda, Civil War Musicians, Steamships, Native American Indians, Black Jazz History, Circus, Musicians, Bands, Stereoviews, Tintypes, Cabinet Photos, Folk Art, Occupational, Chinese Executions, WW2 Concentration Camps, Japanese Deceased Soldiers, and much more
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India Opium Shop Lepers Bazaar Stereoviews751 - India Opium Shop Lepers Bazaar Stereoviews
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Nice grouping. Made by Sunbeam Tours in London.
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Victorian Piano Advertising Trade Cards752 - Victorian Piano Advertising Trade Cards
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3 1/4" by 5 1/2". PIano brands include W. W. Kimball and N.P. Curtice Co.
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Jean Lussier Niagara Falls Dare Devils Postcards753 - Jean Lussier Niagara Falls Dare Devils Postcards
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RPPC postcards show Jean Lussier the Niagara Falls Daredevils.
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Black Hills Buffalo RPPC Postcards754 - Black Hills Buffalo RPPC Postcards
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Nice grouping. Banff Canada.
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National Park RPPC Stereoview Postcards755 - National Park RPPC Stereoview Postcards
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Nice grouping including scenes of Yosemite Falls and the Grizzly Giant in Mariposa Grove.
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Birds Eye View Toledo Ohio Pop Up Postcard756 - Birds Eye View Toledo Ohio Pop Up Postcard
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3 1/2" by 5 1/2". Copyrighted in 1908 by H.N. Dickerman. Stamped 1909.
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Navajo and Pueblo Indian RPPC Postcards757 - Navajo and Pueblo Indian RPPC Postcards
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Nice grouping. The postcards feature scenes of weaving, pottery making, and basket weaving.
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Collection of Whaling Postcards758 - Collection of Whaling Postcards
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Nice grouping. Features the last remaining wooden whaleship, built in 1841 in New Bedford, Massachusetts called the Whaleship Charles W. Morgan.
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Musicians Musical Instrument RPPC Postcards759 - Musicians Musical Instrument RPPC Postcards
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One photo displays the World's Largest Collection of Odd Lumberjack Musical Instruments in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Another shows a person identifi...
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Fokker FXII Airliner SE ACZ RPPC Postcard760 - Fokker FXII Airliner SE ACZ RPPC Postcard
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Nice example. This specific aircraft was delivered in 1932 and flew routes between Malmö, Copenhagen, and Berlin. The aircraft was destroyed by...
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Messenger Pigeon Breeder RPPC Postcard761 - Messenger Pigeon Breeder RPPC Postcard
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Nice example.
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WW2 Nose Art Earthquake McGoon Photo762 - WW2 Nose Art Earthquake McGoon Photo
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Nice example. The nickname Earthquake McGoon was given to James B. McGovern in World War II because the first four letters of his last name
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Man Water Dowsing Divination RPPC Postcard763 - Man Water Dowsing Divination RPPC Postcard
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The practice of using a forked branch, commonly hazel or willow, to supposedly locate underground water sources.
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Advertising Elephant Billboard RPPC Postcard764 - Advertising Elephant Billboard RPPC Postcard
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The elephant is carrying a large sign advertising LONGIS & JUGAND, promising to SELL EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN with HONEST GOODS and LOWEST PRICES.
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Tonys Almericos Dixieland Jamboree Postcards765 - Tonys Almericos Dixieland Jamboree Postcards
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The back of the postcards have signatures from Joe Loyacano, Buglin Sam Dekemel, Tony Almerico, Johnny Castaing, and more.
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The ELA Cornet Band Cabinet Photo766 - The ELA Cornet Band Cabinet Photo
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Photo was taken by H.C Kersting in Chicago.
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CG Conn Clarinet Sale Letter and Photo767 - CG Conn Clarinet Sale Letter and Photo
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Photo is 4 1/4" by 6 1/2". The photo shows a young person holding a clarinet. The letter, dated May 1, 1930, is a response to an order for...
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Plymouth Monument Cabinet Photo Stereoview768 - Plymouth Monument Cabinet Photo Stereoview
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Nice examples. Located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The National Monument to the Forefathers, formerly known as the Pilgrim Monument, commemorates the
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Civil War Union Soldier 7th Infantry Tintype Photo769 - Civil War Union Soldier 7th Infantry Tintype Photo
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3 1/2" by 5".
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Montana Crow Indian Camp Photo770 - Montana Crow Indian Camp Photo
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2 1/2" by 4 1/2". Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, daughter of James Gregor Burgess builder of the Burgess Baptist...
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Crow Woman Crow Agency Montana Photo771 - Crow Woman Crow Agency Montana Photo
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2 1/2" by 4 1/2". Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, daughter of James Gregor Burgess builder of the Burgess Baptist...
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Crow Indian Parade Montana Ghost Photo772 - Crow Indian Parade Montana Ghost Photo
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2 1/2" by 4 1/2". Ghost Photography with two photos overlaid on each other. Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, daugh...
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Crow Indian Riders on Horseback RPPC Postcard773 - Crow Indian Riders on Horseback RPPC Postcard
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Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, daughter of James Gregor Burgess builder of the Burgess Baptist Church Crow Agency Montana, t
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Crow Indians at Crow Fair Montana Photo774 - Crow Indians at Crow Fair Montana Photo
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3 1/8" by 4 1/4". Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, daughter of James Gregor Burgess builder of the Burgess Baptist...
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Floy Hairy Wolfs Child Crow Indian Agency Photo775 - Floy Hairy Wolfs Child Crow Indian Agency Photo
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2 1/2" by 4 1/2". Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, daughter of James Gregor Burgess builder of the Burgess Baptist...
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Little Alan Old Horn Old Tobacco Crow Indian Photo776 - Little Alan Old Horn Old Tobacco Crow Indian Photo
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2 1/2" by 3 1/2". Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, daughter of James Gregor Burgess builder of the Burgess Baptist...
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Crow Encampment Little Horn River Montana Photo777 - Crow Encampment Little Horn River Montana Photo
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2 1/2" by 4 1/2". Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, daughter of James Gregor Burgess builder of the Burgess Baptist...
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Crow Fair Crow Agency Montana Photo778 - Crow Fair Crow Agency Montana Photo
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Title on Back: Crow Fair 1920s. 2 1/2" by 3 1/2". Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, daughter of James Gregor Burges...
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Wisconsin Patriotic Parade Float Photo779 - Wisconsin Patriotic Parade Float Photo
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14" by 9 1/2".
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Reno Day School Crow Indian Children Montana Photo780 - Reno Day School Crow Indian Children Montana Photo
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Title on Back: Indian Children outside school on Crow Rez, so they wouldn't be sent to boarding school, where so many died. 3 1/4" by 5 3/8...
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row Indian and YMCA Boy Crow Agency Montana Photo781 - row Indian and YMCA Boy Crow Agency Montana Photo
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Title on Back: Crow Indian about 1913, One of the YMCA Boys. 2 1/2" by 4 1/4". Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, da...
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Crow Indians Crow Agency Montana Photo782 - Crow Indians Crow Agency Montana Photo
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2 1/2" by 4 1/4". Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, daughter of James Gregor Burgess builder of the Burgess Baptist...
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Crow Boys at Reno School Crow Agency Montana Photo783 - Crow Boys at Reno School Crow Agency Montana Photo
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2 1/2" by 4 1/4". Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, daughter of James Gregor Burgess builder of the Burgess Baptist...
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Crow Indian Children Burgess Days Montana Photo784 - Crow Indian Children Burgess Days Montana Photo
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Title on Back: Crow Indian Children during Burgess Days. 2 1/2" by 4 1/4" Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, daughte...
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Airing a Tipi Crow Agency Montana Photo785 - Airing a Tipi Crow Agency Montana Photo
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Title on Back: Airing a Tipi Montana 1920s near Crow Agency. 2 1/2" by 4 3/8". Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, da...
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Maude in the Door Ellen Fire Bear Crow Photo786 - Maude in the Door Ellen Fire Bear Crow Photo
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Title on Back: Maude in the Door, and Ellen Fire Bear. Crow Children by Crow School on the Rez. 2 1/2" by 4 1/4" Provenance: Aline Natalie...
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Little Anita in the Door Crow Agency Montana Photo787 - Little Anita in the Door Crow Agency Montana Photo
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Title on the Back: Little Anita in the Door with her doll. 2 1/2" by 4 1/4" Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, daugh...
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Drying Meat Crow Agency Montana Photo788 - Drying Meat Crow Agency Montana Photo
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Title on Back: Drying Meat Crow Agency Montana, Crow Indian Reservation. 2 1/2" by 4 1/4". Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los...
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Crow Tipi Closed Door Crow Agency Montana Photo789 - Crow Tipi Closed Door Crow Agency Montana Photo
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Title on Back: Crow Tipi showing closed door a sign family is away. 2 1/2" by 3 1/2" Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angel...
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Crow Children Reno Day School Montana Photo790 - Crow Children Reno Day School Montana Photo
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2 1/2" by 4" Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, daughter of James Gregor Burgess builder of the Burgess Baptist Chur...
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Shinney Game Crow Indians Montana Photo791 - Shinney Game Crow Indians Montana Photo
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Title on Back: Shinney Game on Open Prairie, a game somewhat like hockey men and women participated about 1913. 2 1/2" by 4 1/4". Provenan...
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Rosa Bompard Bird Florence Medicine Tail Photo792 - Rosa Bompard Bird Florence Medicine Tail Photo
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Title on Back: Rosa Bompard Florence Medicine Tail 1912. 2 1/2" by 4 1/4". Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, daught...
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Reno Day School Crow Indian Agency Montana Photo793 - Reno Day School Crow Indian Agency Montana Photo
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Title on Back: Reno Mission Day School at noon break about 1913. Reno (about 10 miles from Crow Agency it was below the part of the Custer Battlefield
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Crow Indians Crow Agency Montana Photos794 - Crow Indians Crow Agency Montana Photos
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Pair of images. 2 1/2" by 4 1/4". Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, daughter of James Gregor Burgess builder of the...
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Talks Everything Reno Church Crow Agency Photo795 - Talks Everything Reno Church Crow Agency Photo
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Title on Back: Talks Everything (his name) Reno Church behind him. 2 3/4" by 4 1/2". Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angel...
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Fanny Florence Medicine Tail Crow Montana Photo796 - Fanny Florence Medicine Tail Crow Montana Photo
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Title on Back: Fanny and Florence Medicine Tail with blankets rolled up for dolls. Two of the older girls in the Reno day school. 2 1/2" by 4 1...
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Floy and Ida May Crow Agency Montana Photo797 - Floy and Ida May Crow Agency Montana Photo
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2 1/2" by 3 1/4". Provenance: Aline Natalie Burgess Claremont Los Angeles, daughter of James Gregor Burgess builder of the Burgess Baptist...
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Crow Encampment Little Horn River Montana Photo798 - Crow Encampment Little Horn River Montana Photo
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Title on Back: A Crow encampment near the Little Horn river near Little Big Horn River. 2 1/2" by 4 1/4". Provenance: Aline Natalie Burges...
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Virginia City Montana RPPC Postcards799 - Virginia City Montana RPPC Postcards
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The collection includes various mechanical musical instruments, such as a player piano or "orchestrion" and a "Graphophone" with...
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RPPC Postcards Featuring Gramophone Phonographs800 - RPPC Postcards Featuring Gramophone Phonographs
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Nice grouping.
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