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Martha and Notley Henderson

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Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Martha and Notley Henderson with their three children. Their son Allen is standing. The boy seated at left may be John Notley Henderson (1880-1948). The Hendersons were early African American settlers in Madison.

Date Created:
1885
Creator:
Thomas, J. R., Madison, Wisconsin

Publication Information

Creator
Thomas, J. R., Madison, Wisconsin
Date Created
1885

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
NF Henderson, Martha and Notley

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0138MF
Legacy ID
WHi 4175

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