"Fourth of July celebration - Union, Oregon - July 4, 1889. A large crowd of people are gathered on the balconies and in front of the Centennial Hotel."
Wearing a hat with a pompom on the top and a little sailor outfit, Walter's son, Robert [Bob] Reuter stands playing a silver recorder and carrying an American flag.
Wearing a hat with a pompom on the top and a little sailor outfit, Walter's son, Robert [Bob] Reuter crouches near a bush while holding an American flag.
Wearing a hat with a pompom on the top and a little sailor outfit, Walter's son, Robert [Bob] Reuter marches merrily along while carrying an American flag.
"Jack Peare, La Grande, Oregon watchmaker, posing with Irish rugby team, which he was a member of - circa 1888 or 1889" Written on back of photograph: "Jack O'hilan, Esq." Written on shirts: "C.A.A.
"Mrs. Harriett Lewis of Union, seamstress. She, together with Mrs. Harriett Hendershott [2010.15.00141] sewed the first American flag in Union County in 1863, for a 4th of July celebration. Instructions for hand-coloring of photograph: dress, blue