Lilly Jespersen Kain Anderson Photograph Collection, 1890-circa 1920
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Family group near windmill and buildings on the Sorensen farm in Jutland, Denmark, circa 1890
- N.P. Jespersen store, Holstebro, Denmark, 1917
- N.P. Jespersen store, Holstebro, Denmark, circa 1910-1917
- House, Denmark, circa 1910-1917
- Funeral procession for Niels Peter Jespersen winding through the streets of Holstgebro, Denmark, circa 1918
- Brons family of Enumclaw, Washington, circa 1910-1915
- Postcard of the Central Railroad Station in Copenhagen, circa 1910s
- Postcard of men and stagecoach outside the post office in Aalestrup, Denmark, circa 1910s
- Postcard of a farm building in Holstebro, Denmark, circa 1910s
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Anderson, Lilly Jespersen Kain
- Title
- Lilly Jespersen Kain Anderson Photograph Collection
- Dates
- 1890-circa 1920 (inclusive)18901920
- Quantity
- 6 photographic prints and 3 postcards (1 folder) ; sizes vary
- Collection Number
- PH1389
- Summary
- Photographs and postcards of Denmark and of Danish emigrants in Enumclaw, Washington
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access to originals restricted. The entire collection is available on the digital site.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Lilly Jespersen Kain Anderson's maiden name was Jespersen. She was born in about 1905 and died in 1977. In about 1901, her parents, Viggo and Karen Jespersen, emigrated from Denmark to Washington State where Lilly was born. Her grandfather, Niels Peter Jespersen, remained in Denmark and died there in about 1918. In 1920, Lilly married George Kain who had a plumbing business in Seattle. Lilly ran the business after the death of her husband. She retired and later married Ray Anderson.
Content Description
Photographs and postcards of Denmark and Danish emigrants. Includes the Brons family of Enumclaw, Washington, and scenes in Denmark: the Sorensen family at their farm, a funeral procession for Niels Paul Jesperson and the N. P. Jespersen store in Holstebro, a house, and three postcards of buildings.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Dates: circa 1890Container: Folder 1, Item 1
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Description: N.P. Jespersen store, Holstebro, DenmarkDates: 1917Container: Folder 1, Item 2
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Description: N.P. Jespersen store, Holstebro, DenmarkDates: circa 1910-1917Container: Folder 1, Item 3
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Dates: circa 1910-1917Container: Folder 1, Item 4
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Description: Funeral procession for Niels Peter Jespersen winding through the streets of Holstgebro, DenmarkDates: circa 1918Container: Folder 1, Item 5
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Dates: circa 1910-1915Container: Folder 1, Item 6
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Dates: circa 1910sContainer: Folder 1, Item 7
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Dates: circa 1910sContainer: Folder 1, Item 8
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Description: Postcard of a farm building in Holstebro, DenmarkDates: circa 1910sContainer: Folder 1, Item 9
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Danes--Photographs
- Photographs--Specimens
- Postcards--Specimens
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Anderson, Lilly Jespersen Kain--Archives
- Anderson, Lilly Jespersen Kain--Family--Photographs
Geographical Names
- Denmark--Buildings, structures, etc.--Photographs
- Denmark--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
- Postcards
