William L. Smith
Dublin Core
Title
William L. Smith
Subject
Biography
William L. Smith
Photo File: Biography
VanDeventer Studio of Decatur
Decatur, IL.
William L. Smith
Photo File: Biography
VanDeventer Studio of Decatur
Decatur, IL.
Description
Photograph of William L. Smith and family; (born 9/19/1835; died 4/10/1917) organized nationally famous Smith's Swiss Bell Ringers; first all American troupe formed in the U.S. in 1861, disbanded in 1892; organized what became known as the Goodman Band on 9/19/1857. Photo by VanDeventer.
Creator
VanDeventer Studio, of Decatur, IL.
Source
Photo File: Biography - Smith, William L.
Publisher
Herald and Review, Decatur, IL.
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL.
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL.
Date
4/10/1917
Contributor
William L. Smith
Rights
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Relation
none
Format
.jpg
Language
English
Type
photograph
Identifier
BIO373
Coverage
Biography, William L. Smith, Photo File: Biography, Smith's Swiss Bell Ringers, Goodman Band, VanDeventer Studio, Decatur, IL.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
biography
Physical Dimensions
4.5 x 5.5"
Collection
Citation
VanDeventer Studio, of Decatur, IL., “William L. Smith,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed April 18, 2024, http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/items/show/2338.