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An extensive vintage "Snap Shots" family photograph album featuring a fascinating collection of original American family photographs, primarily appearing to date from the 1930s through the 1940s.
This historical collection captures everyday American life during the Great Depression and World War II eras, including family gatherings, portraits, automobiles, homes, travel, and personal memories.
Many photographs feature handwritten names, dates, locations, and personal captions, offering a glimpse into the lives of families and friends connected to Texas, Oklahoma, and other locations.
Photograph Collection:
Estimated approximately 200–300 original photographs, possibly more.
Photographs have not been individually counted. The stated quantity is an estimate only.
The collection includes:
Original black-and-white and sepia photographs
Some apparently hand-colored portraits
Family portraits and group photographs
Children, couples, and friends
Period clothing and hairstyles
Vintage automobiles
Residential homes and neighborhood scenes
Swimming, lakeside gatherings, and outdoor recreation
Travel photographs and personal snapshots
Handwritten captions, names, and dates
Visible handwritten dates include 1931, Christmas 1945, and 1947. The complete date range has not been verified.
Notable Historical Photographs & Details:
Frank Buttram for Governor Campaign Sign
One photograph features an early automobile displaying a "Frank Buttram for Governor" campaign sign, likely associated with his 1930 Oklahoma gubernatorial campaign.
The individuals pictured are unidentified.
Michael's Clothing Store
A photograph features a woman identified as Mrs. Wolt outside Michael's clothing store, with a visible annual clearance-sale advertisement.
Norman, Oklahoma
Includes a residential photograph captioned "Chandler's home in Norman," along with portraits identified as W. C. Chandler and Imogene Chandler.
Christmas 1945
A photograph depicts a couple identified as Lil and Bill posing with a "Merry Christmas" package, captioned "Xmas 45."
Handwritten Friends' Signatures
The album contains an "Autographs of My Friends" page featuring handwritten names and locations, adding historical and genealogical interest.
Location references include:
Fort Worth, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Enid, Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Marion, Kentucky
These references do not establish the location of every photograph or the album owner's hometown.
Album Details:
Title: Snap Shots
Type: Vintage Family Photograph Album / Scrapbook
Era: Primarily 1930s–1940s
Cover: Brown Textured Material
Cover Design: Illustrated Ranch Gate with "Snap Shots" Sign
Interior: Black Photograph Mounting Pages
Approximate Size: 20" x 13"
Binding: Metal Hinged Spine
Manufacturer: Universal Bookbindery, Inc.
Manufacturer Location: San Antonio, Texas
Printed Series: "Life Time" Album
The original printed title page reads:
"Snap Shots – A Record in Pictures of Happy Hours Spent With Friends"
"A 'Life Time' Album"
"Created by Universal Bookbindery, Inc., San Antonio, Texas"
Condition Details:
This is an authentic vintage album showing substantial age-related wear.
Exterior:
The brown textured covers exhibit surface rubbing, scratches, scuffs, areas of finish loss, and worn corners and edges. The spine and metal binding hardware also show age-related wear.
Interior Pages:
The original title leaf is heavily browned and stained, with tears and missing sections along the edges.
The black mounting pages are fragile and brittle, with cracks, tears, missing portions, and some detached page sections.
Some photographs remain attached to detached or damaged page sections. Mounting methods vary and include photograph condition varies throughout the album.
Some show fading, discoloration, staining, spots, creases, surface wear, or edge damage. Many photographs retain recognizable and clear images.
The album and its pages require gentle handling due to their age and fragile condition.
Additional Information:
An interesting original historical collection for collectors of vintage photography, American family history, Oklahoma and Texas history, genealogy, antique photograph albums, and Depression-era memorabilia.
The album has not been restored or reorganized.
Photographs have not been individually removed, counted, or authenticated by date.
Sold together as one collection in its present, unrestored condition.
You will receive the original album and its photographic contents as pictured.
Please carefully review all listing photographs for representative contents, condition, and historical details.
Carefully packaged for safe shipping.
