Rev. William Henry Kanouse business card, circa 1933

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Rev. William Henry Kanouse business card, circa 1933

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This business card for William Henry Kanouse (1877-1951) advertises him as "an ordained medium and spirit photographer." Spirit photography, popular in the late nineteenth century, purported to record ghosts and other spirits through photography. The card also advertises "trumpet meetings" held Sunday and Thursday at 8 p.m., and the availability of appointments from 1-5pm. An address of 301 21st Ave S. is crossed off and 715 Lakeview Blvd handwritten on the card; both of these addresses are listed as William Henry Kanouse's home address in the city directories. The back of the card includes a list of "Spiritual Phenomena of The Bible."

ID Number: 2018.34.1

Date: Circa 1933

Creator(s): Kanouse, William Henry, Creator

Physical Description: 1 business card ; 2.75 x 4.5 in.

Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant. Metadata updated as part of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library Services and Technology Act, through the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Credit: MOHAI, 2018.34.1

Subjects: Religion and Spirituality