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Title |
Richard C. and Margaret A. Zeilinger |
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Description |
A 4"x6" glass plate negative, full figure portrait photograph of Richard C. and Margaret A. Zeilinger, children of Richard W. Zeilinger, David City, Nebraska. Richard is wearing a dark suit, dark shirt and knotted tie, sitting in a small wooden chair at the table, pouring something from a cream pitcher into a china cup in front of Margaret. Margaret is wearing a white cotton dress with gathered skirt from the bodice yoke with ruffle-edged hem, short puff sleeves with ruffle hem, lace-edged round neck, white socks and black shoes, sitting in a small wooden chair at the table with a cup and saucer in front of her. |
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Creator |
Boston, Harvey L., 1871-1927 |
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Publisher |
Boston Studio Project |
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Date |
1910-12-10 |
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Type |
Image |
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Subject |
Zeilinger, Richard, C., 1907-1964
Sabata, Margaret A. Zeilinger, 1908-2001
Children -- Nebraska
Neckties
Children's furniture
Teapots
Portrait photographs
Glass negatives |
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Owning Institution |
Thorpe Opera House Foundation/Boston Studio Project |
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Local Accession Number |
00C07420000 |
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Source |
Original format: 4"x6" glass plate negative from the Boston Studio Project collection. |
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Historical Notes |
Margaret Zeilinger was born in David City, Nebraska, October 30, 1908, to Richard W. and Elizabeth Zeilinger. While attending high school, she worked for the Barker Weeder Manufacturing Company and played piano a local theater to accompany silent movies. She was a member of the Campfire Girls and was awarded a UTA National Honor for her Garden Diary, which was printed in the Campfire National Paper. After graduation from David City High School, Margaret attended Grinnell College for one year, then tranferred to Doane College and graduated in 1930 with a degree in Music, English and History. She taught school for two years then married Ray Sabata on September 18, 1933. She was a member of the Congregational Christian Church and served as church pianist and taught Sunday School. She was also an active member of Eastern Star, Daughters of the American Revolution and Chapter BQ, P.E.O. She was the mother of two children: Robert and Katherine. Margaret died August 26, 2001, and is buried in the David City Cemetery. Richard C. Zeilinger, Margaret Zeilinger's brother, was born in David City on July 26, 1907. He owned and operated Zeilinger Hardware along with his father. He married Lucille Harris in York, Nebraska, October 25, 1939. They raised two children: Anne and Jane. He was a Member of the City Council 1943-1954 and served as Mayor of David City 1954-1958. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the David City Hospital, Chamber of Commerce and Church Council. He was a member of Fidelity Lodge #51. Richard died April 22, 1964, and is buried in the David City Cemetery. |
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Relation |
Boston Studio Negative collection: http://www.butlercountygallery.com |
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Ordering and Use |
http://www.memories.ne.gov/rights/hruska.html |
