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Briscoe School students, Kent, circa 1925
Order an ImageThe Briscoe School for Boys in Kent, Washington, operated from 1909 to 1970 as a Catholic orphanage and boarding school for boys around the Puget Sound region.
This photo of boys playing is part of a collection from McBride and Anderson photographers. Born in 1863, Ella McBride began working in the photography field in 1909 when she managed the Edward Curtis Studio. She opened her own studio in 1917 with Wayne Albee. Albee moved to San Diego in 1925, and McBride continued to operate a studio in various Seattle locations. In 1932 she partnered with Richard Anderson; they continued to work together until she retired in 1954 due to her failing eyesight. She died in 1965 at the age of 102. Taken before the McBride-Anderson partnership began; it is not known which partner was the photographer.
Handwritten on sleeve: Briscoe Home.
Photographer's Reference Number: 6594F
This photo of boys playing is part of a collection from McBride and Anderson photographers. Born in 1863, Ella McBride began working in the photography field in 1909 when she managed the Edward Curtis Studio. She opened her own studio in 1917 with Wayne Albee. Albee moved to San Diego in 1925, and McBride continued to operate a studio in various Seattle locations. In 1932 she partnered with Richard Anderson; they continued to work together until she retired in 1954 due to her failing eyesight. She died in 1965 at the age of 102. Taken before the McBride-Anderson partnership began; it is not known which partner was the photographer.
Handwritten on sleeve: Briscoe Home.
Photographer's Reference Number: 6594F
ID Number: 1974.5923.267
Date: Circa 1925
Creator(s):
McBride & Anderson, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 nitrate negative : b&w ; 5 x 7 in.
Credit: MOHAI, McBride & Anderson Collection, 1974.5923.267
Copyright: No Known Copyright