Putting Names with Faces in Our Reading Room
One of the small projects on my list to finish before I leave was to hang several large, framed portraits that were recently donated to the museum’s Reading Room. At the same time, I wanted to add identification captions for these portraits and for the others already displayed there.
Historic photographs and portraits are much more meaningful when we can put names with faces. These individuals helped shape the history of the Saxon Lutheran settlements and East Perry County. By identifying them, we preserve not only their images but also their stories for future generations.
The Reading Room serves as a place for research and reflection, and these newly labeled portraits now provide visitors with a better understanding of the people who played important roles in our history. We are grateful to the families who have donated these portraits and other historical items to the museum over the years. By putting names with faces, we ensure that the people who built and sustained our communities will continue to be remembered by future generations.
Until next week! Denise Hellwege, Director
I enjoy the postings very much!
I was hoping there might be some info in your records about original landowners and ancestors of mine: Private John Manning, and son Robert. They were the original landowners on both sides of Brazeau Creek, where it empties into the Mississippi.
I also saw that one of the letters signed by locals to get a clergyman to the area, included the name Sarah Manning. My 3rd or 4th great grandmother was Sarah Manning , married Samuel Hindman of west central Pennsylvania. Any info you might share would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!