Charles Thompson and friends are holding a fishing net in front of a gazebo at the summer camp at Lake Darling. Many deaf people camped at Lake Darling during this time, and thus it was called a "deaf colony." From left to right are Elwyn Smith (who was the CODA (child of deaf adults) son of Dr. James L. Smith), Charles Thompson, and Big (or Old) George, who worked at Mr. Thompson's home in Georgia. Standing in back is Margaret Brooks Thompson.
Margaret Brooks Thompson, the widow of Charles Thompson, is posing with a trowel in her hand. She is standing by the cornerstone that has been laid for the Charles Thompson Memorial Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Hodgman are posing in farm clothing at the summer camp at Lake Darling. They were deaf friends of Charles Thompson, and Mr. Hodgman served as one of his secretaries. Many deaf people camped at Lake Darling during this time, and thus it was called a "deaf colony."
Petra Fandrem Howard and her sister Louise pose with two women and some luggage. Writing on the photo reads: "For a trip." From left to right are two unknown women, Louise, and Petra Fandrem Howard.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf Alumni Association Museum
Petra Fandrem Howard and her sister Louise pose with a woman and some luggage. Writing on the photo reads: "A trip." From left to right are Louise, unknown woman, and Petra Fandrem Howard.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf Alumni Association Museum
Formal portrait of Margaret Brooks Thompson. A note accompanying the photo reads: "Mrs. Charles Thompson at the age of 45. Photograph, gift of Mary Brooks [sister of Margaret] given in 1938, taken in the year of 1915. [Mrs. Charles Thompson lived during] 1870-1929. Writing on a card pasted on the back reads: "To Charles Thompson Hall, St. Paul, Minn., Given in 1938 by Mary Brooks. Joyous Easter Greetings. Picture taken in 1915, age 45 years." The card also has a formal printed message that reads: "Joyous Christmas Greetings to you and all Happiness in the New Year. Mrs. Margaret Thompson."