Photographs of lunch and dinner parties in Chicago (Ill.), [ca. 1940-1949]

  • Collection ID 1996.0073
  • Title Photographs of lunch and dinner parties in Chicago (Ill.) [graphic].
  • Dates [ca. 1940-1949]
  • Physical description 7 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Collection summary Includes images of the tables and participants at various lunches and dinners, probably held in Chicago (Ill.). Some images show Major Lenox R. Lohr, then president of the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) and other MSI staff members. One image is identified as the Ranglers Club luncheon at the Chicago Athletic Association. Photographed by Chicago photographers Mueller photo, Oscar, and Kaufmann & Fabry.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Charles D. Partridge, 1996 (1996.0073).
  • Names
    • Lohr, Lenox R. (Lenox Riley), b. 1891
    • Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Oscar, photographer. pht
    • Kaufmann & Fabry Co. pht
    • Mueller photo, photographer. pht
  • Subjects
    • Banquets Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Meetings Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Industrial museums Illinois Chicago
    • Science museums Illinois Chicago
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs.
  • Genre Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.