Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
95.08.001
Accession#:
95.08
Credit Line:
Donated by Vern and Dianne Schmitt.
Object Name:
Certificate, Marriage
Title:
George Forrest & Selma Berg's Marriage Certificate
Creator:
Holzapfel, G., Celong, PA
Date:
9/24/1899 0:00:00
Scope & Content:
Top in large green elaborate letters "CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE". Below title two black and white photos of bride (proper left) and groom (proper right). Between portraits is drawing of angels in white, standing on bell and below bell. Below angels is elaborate drawing of flowers with "THIS CERTIFIES THAT" below flowers, with form filled in with black ink. "George F Forrest OF Juneau, STATE OF Alaska, Selena M. Borg (sic) OF Juneau, STATE OF Alaska were by me united in marriage according to the ordinance, of God and the laws of the State of Alaska at Juneau, on the 24th day of September A.D. 1899". " WITNESSES: Miss Annie T Carson / Mrs. W. S. Baumerman / W. S. Baumerman". Bottom proper right corner "G. Holzaptel, Celona, PA"
Back photos glued to back via two half sheets from order pad of "James P Jorgenson, Carpenter & Builder, Dealer in Sash, Doors. Building, Hardward, Lumber, Glass, Paints, Oils , Brushes, Tarpaper, Roofing Pitch & Shingles. Shop work, Scroll Sawing & General Jobbing."
Material: Paper/Ink/Emulsion/Adhesive
Back photos glued to back via two half sheets from order pad of "James P Jorgenson, Carpenter & Builder, Dealer in Sash, Doors. Building, Hardward, Lumber, Glass, Paints, Oils , Brushes, Tarpaper, Roofing Pitch & Shingles. Shop work, Scroll Sawing & General Jobbing."
Material: Paper/Ink/Emulsion/Adhesive
Dates of Creation:
9/24/1899 0:00:00
Notes:
Belonged to Mayor George Forrest & Selma Berg.
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George Forrest & Selma Berg's
George Forrest & Selma Berg's
George Forrest & Selma Berg's
George Forrest & Selma Berg's