Trippe, Silas Orlando,

Dates:
Active 1890
Active 1900

Biographical notes:

Silas Orlando Trippe was a jeweler and photographer. Born March 22, 1843, at Windman, Pa., Trippe was educated in the schools of Pennsylvania and when he was 19, enlisted in Co. K of the 109th New York infantry regiment, U.S. Army. He was wounded seriously at Cold Harbor and mustered into the reserves and out of service in 1865. In 1870, he moved to Selma where he worked in Hobb's jewelry store for twenty-five years. For thirteen years, Trippe belonged to the Selma Guards. Trippe was also an amateur photographer who made photos of Mt. Vernon, Alabama for the U.S. War Dept. He died in Selma in 1907. His widow donated these photographs to the department in 1910.

From the description of Photograph collection, ca.(1890-1900). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122562653

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Subjects:

  • African Americans
  • African Americans
  • Apache Indians
  • Cemeteries
  • Indian captivities

Occupations:

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Places:

  • Dallas County (Ala.) (as recorded)
  • Cahaba (Ala.) (as recorded)
  • Alabama (as recorded)
  • Mt. Vernon Barracks (Ala.) (as recorded)
  • Selma (Ala.) (as recorded)