Dr. Fred B. Messing photograph album [graphic], circa 1890-1925.

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Dr. Fred B. Messing photograph album [graphic], circa 1890-1925.

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10 cyanotypes and 959 black and white photographs in 1 album, ca. 1890-1925, regarding the life and career of Dr. Fred B. Messing. Many images are of men's sports teams and YMCA activities, especially track and wrestling in Rochester, New York and West End, Toronto. A large portion of the photographs show camping and swimming at Camp Iola.

.29 cubic feet (1 album)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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World Alliance of YMCAs

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Messing, Fred B.

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