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River Outing, ca. 1910

Item

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Title

River Outing, ca. 1910

Description

Image of a group of people standing on a boat. Group outings were common, not only among the various boat clubs, but also for families and friends that enjoyed boating on the Ohio and its tributaries. Note the African American couple in the middle of the group. It is not known whether they owned or operated the craft, or if they accompanied the group as servants.

Source

Mattie Witherspoon Photograph Collection, The Filson Historical Society

Date

Identifier

995PC43.61

Collection

Citation

“River Outing, ca. 1910,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed May 1, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/1226.