Student Photographs (cartes de visite), 1884, 1884

Student Photographs (cartes de visite), 1884

1. Francis J. Burrichter. Head-and-shoulders studio portrait of young man in jacket, cravat with tie tack, and pocket handkerchief. Pin holes on top and bottom. Formerly glued to a map. Written on back: "Frank Burrichter, Galena, Ills., 83-84."

2. Francis J. Burrichter. Same photo as number 1, but as a vignette. It cuts off the pocket square. Written on back: "Burrichter, Galena, Ill., Jan 23/84."

3. Pius Byrne. Head-and-shoulders studio portrait of young man in jacket with piping, and broad bow tie. Written on back: "Pius Byrne of Minneapolis -- Student -- Jan 29 84."

4. Michael Caspers? Studio portrait of young man with short hair and sideburns. He wears a three-piece suit, patterned cravat, and standing shirt collar. Written on back: "Caspers," and, in another hand, "Michael." But see below, Charles Henry Klein.

5. Peter Caspers. Head-and-shoulders studio portrait of young man in suit with watch chain and patterned cravat. Photo studio: Denison & Hardy, Fergus Falls. Identified on front as Peter Caspers.

6. Peter Caspers. Full-length studio portrait of young man in three-piece suit and broad bow tie. He stands in front of a painted background, with one hand resting on a wooden chair with an open back. On pink card. Written on back: "P. Caspers, Lakeville, Minn.," and, in another hand, "83-84."

7. Adolph Stierle and Frederick W. Faber. Full-length studio portrait of two boys in suit and tie, in front of a painted background. Faber is seated on a fringed posing chair, on the right. Stierle, on the left, stands slightly behind him and rests a hand on his shoulder. Written on back: "Adolph Stierle and Fred Faber, Jan 23 '84."

8. Frederick W. Faber. Portrait of boy wearing a single-breasted jacket. His necktie is barely visible. On blue card. Pin hole on bottom. Formerly glued to lined paper. Same as folder 17 (1883), number 3. Written on back: "Fred. Faber 1881-4, Chaska, Minn."

9. Joseph Fehn. Full-length studio portrait of young man in three-piece suit tie, and watch chain. He stands in front of a painted background while resting one hand on the fringed armrest of a posing chair. Written on back: "P. Fehn, St. Michael, 83-84." However, Peter Fehn left St. John's in 1875. Joseph Fehn attended in 1883-1884, and the portrait style better matches the later date.

10. Thomas F. Hagan. Head-and-shoulders studio portrait of young man in jacket with piping, and patterned broad bow tie. Two copies. First copy has pin holes on top and bottom. "Written on back: "T.F. Hagan, Hudson, Wis." Written on back of second copy: "T.F. Hagan of St. John's U from St. Croix, Wis., Jan 29/84."

11. Michael Hagerty. Head-and-shoulders studio portrait of wavy-haired young man in jacket with piping, and broad bow tie. Written on back: "Mich Hagerty, Jan 23/84."

12. John Hammerel. Head-and-shoulders studio portrait of boy with short hair. He wears a suit and tie, with a watch chain. Written on back: "J. Hammerel." This could be John P. Hammerel, from Luxembourg, who was a student in the Commercial Course in 1884-1885. Or it could be John Hammerel from St. Cloud, who attended St. John's from 1884 to 1889.

13. John Herron. Full-length studio portrait of young man in suit and tie, with pocket handkerchief and watch chain. He stands beside a chair with an open back, in front of a painted background. His hat is on the seat of the chair. Pin hole in top. On blue card. Written on back: "John Herron, Mintana, 1880-84."

14. John Herron. Full-length studio portrait of young man in suit and tie, with watch chain, and overcoat. He stands beside a chair with an open back, in front of a painted background. His hat is on the seat of the chair. On blue card. Written on back: "Heron," and, in another hand, "John Herron."

15. Charles Henry Klein? Studio portrait of young man with short hair and sideburns. He wears a three-piece suit, patterned cravat, and standing shirt collar. Written on back: "H.C. Klein, Belle River, Minn., Mar 26/84" and, in another hand, "Student St. John's U." In a third hand, "Herman J. Klein." But see above, Michael Caspers.

16. Eugene Labonte. Full-length studio portrait of boy in suit and tie, watch chain, overcoat with contrast cuffs, and knit or crochet winter scarf. He stands in front of a painted background, resting one elbow on a draped piece of furniture. Written on back, "Eugene Labonty, St Paul, Feb 1 / 84," and, in another hand, "Eugene LaBonte."

17. Joseph McGeehan. Head-and-shoulder studio portrait of boy in pattered jacket, tie with a cross for a tie tack, and watch chain. Written on back: "Jos McGeehan, Jan 29 / 84."

18. Leopold Miksche. Studio portrait of young man in jacket with pocket handkerchief and broad bow tie. Some damage on right edge of print. Written on back: "Leopold Miksche, Wahpeton, D.T., Mar / 84."

19. Louis Olivier. Head-and-shoulders studio portrait of boy with short, dark hair. He wears suit and tie, and a hat. On white card with rounded corners and thin gold rule. Photographer: Peter Engel, O.S.B. Written on back: "Louis Olivier. Peter O.S.B., Feb. 1887."

20. Charles Rettenmaier. Full-length studio portrait of boy in suit and tie, standing beside a fringed posing chair, in front of a painted background. Slight damage from impressions. Photographer: Isidore Siegler, O.S.B. Written on back: "Carl Rettenmeier, 1884. Fr Isidore, Photog." In another hand, above the subject's name, "Charles."

21. Stephen Radovic. Head-and-shoulders studio portrait of young man with mustache and bushy beard, He wears a suit and broad bow tie. On pink card. Written on back: "Rodovic, Student from Albany, Jan 20 / 84."

22. Peter Schmit. Head-and-shoulders studio portrait of dark-haired young man in jacket and cravat. Written on back: "Peter Schmit, St Cloud, Jan 20 / 84."

23. Peter Schmit. Full-length studio portrait of young man in suit, bow tie, and watch chain, standing beside an open-backed chair, in front of a painted background. Written on back: "Peter Schmit, St. Cloud, Jan 31 / 84."

24. George Schutz. Oval format head-and-shoulders studio portrait of young man in suit and cravat. On white card with rounded corners and thin gold rule. Pin holes at upper and lower left. Written on back: "Geo. Schutz, Chaska, Minn, 1884."

25. Francis Seifert. Full-length studio portrait of boy in suit, striped bow tie, and watch chain, resting one hand on a draped piece of furniture. He is standing in front of a painted background. The posing stand is visible. Written on back: "Frank Seifert, Jordan, Feb 1 /84."

26. Henry Van Beeck. Head-and-shoulders studio portrait of sullen-looking boy in suit and broad bow tie. Posing stand visible behind his head. Bubble in mounting on lower left edge. Written on back: "Henry Van Beeck," and, in another hand, "81-84."

27. John Wolf. Oval format head-and-shoulders portrait of young man in suit and patterned bow tie. On blue card. Written on back: "Johnny Wolf, Jordan, Minn, 84."

Cartes de visite.