Orrin E. Dunlap Collection

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Orrin E. Dunlap Collection

1861-1953

The collection includes: photographs, glass plate negatives, prints, books, paintings, manuscripts, pamphlets, documents, letters, typescripts, postcards, newspapers, scrapbooks and other materials representing one of the finest and most complete records of the history off the Falls of Niagara and its area. The photographs Dunlap took between 1890 and the 1920s are unique in the record they provide of the very important history of this region.

30.0 Linear feet

eng, Latn

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SNAC Resource ID: 11677077

Niagara Falls Public Library

Related Entities

There are 2 Entities related to this resource.

Dunlap, Orrin Elmer, 1896-1970

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Orrin E. Dunlap (1861-1953) was a photographer and writer based in Niagara Falls who offered a unique perspective on Niagara Falls. Dunlap was also the managing editor for the Niagara Falls Gazette from 1890-1895....

Taylor, Annie Edson, 1838-1921

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Annie Edson Taylor (October 24, 1838 – April 29, 1921) was an American schoolteacher who, on her 63rd birthday, October 24, 1901, became the first person to survive a trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Her motives were financial but she never made much money from her adventure. She died penniless and her funeral was paid for by public donations....