Nina Bear, treasurer of the Colorado Women's Christian Temperance Union hands a check to Louis M. Montania, administrator of the United States War Bonds Office. In return he hands her an envelope of war bonds. Bertha Teller sits at a table with her hands clasped. Adrianna Hungerford, wears a prominent broach and velvet choker. Caroline Minkner, wears a dark dress and lace collar.
Date
1942 April 22
Notes
Condition: wrinkled, puckered.; Newspaper article attached to the back of print reads: "Going to a Good Cause, funds in the treasury of the Colorado Women's Temperance Union were used Wednesday to buy $2,500 worth of war bonds. The union received a $5,000 legacy from the estate of the late Miss Florence Harris of Denver, but before any part of this could be employed for bond purchase the executive committee had to vote its approval. Approval was given, and L.M Montania, deputy state bond administrator, turned the bonds over to Nina Bear, W.C.T.U. treasure, and received a check in return, as shown here. Mrs. Adrianna Hungerford, president; Mrs. H.B. Teller, vice president, and Mrs. Caroline Minkner, secretary, where present for the ceremony.; Title supplied.; R7100296385
Description
1 photographic print ; 14 x 16 cm. (5 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.).
Subject
Colorado Women's Christian Temperance Union--People--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Public service organizations--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Temperance--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Group portraits.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
