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Photographs presented here were copied from multiple Messer Family albums in the possession of Darrel Messer of Harvey and contain images dating from about 1860 through to 1949. Darrell inherited these images from his father Ezra Messer who in turn inherited the earliest images from his father Allan Messer, who would have been a grandchild of the oldest Messer and Speedy photographs contained in the collection. The 19th century images are made up of variety of photograph types including tintypes, cabinet cards and carte-de-viste. Although some images are identified the majority are not. The ordering of images presented on these pages is the same as in the albums so it is likely that many groupings of photographs are of associated family members. The albums are interesting in that they trace the diaspora of this family from Harvey to New England and British Columbia although a large number of photographs, particularly early 20th century box camera images seem to have been taken on the family farm on the Frog Lake Road in Harvey.
Images were provided courtesy of Darrell Messer and copied by Tim Patterson 26 July 2007. Information on any persons illustrated, particularly the unknowns, would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Tim Patterson at: tim.patterson@carleton.ca.
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2959a. Undated portrait of unidentified woman. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
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2959b. Undated portrait of unidentified woman. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2960. Undated portrait of unidentied male subject standing in the woods. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2961. Undated tintype of two unidentified male subjects. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2962. Undated cabinet card of unidentified woman. Photographer: *Howe, Pittsfield, Me. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
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For Printing*On the 1900 Federal Census for Maine, Somerset County, Town of Pittsfield is Will H. Howe, Photographer, born in about August 1853 in Maine
2963. Undated cabinet card of unidentified young man. Photographer: Fassett & Bassett (based on internet search they were based at: 124 Lisbon St. Lewiston, Maine. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2964.Undated portrait photograph of two young children. Photographer: *Harvey, 164 Queen St. F'ton, N.B. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
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For Printing* Probably the best known name in Fredericton for photography has been the Harvey Studio founded by John Harvey in 1883, following his two years of related studies in New York. The studio has been in operation on Queen Street, in the city’s downtown, for 115 years and is still going strong today. John Harvey ran the business until his death in 1901. His widow, Martha, carried on for another 16 years, with techical assistants Walter Lister, and later Jack DeMille. She installed a negative printing machine – a wonder of the day, and prospered until 1917. At that time the business was sold to photographer Frank Pridham who chose to keep the reputable Harvey name for his sole proprietorship for the next 40 years.
2965. Undated tintype photograph of unidentified individual. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2972. Undated carte-de-visite of unidentified infanct. Photographer: J. Jarvey. Fredericton, N.B. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
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For Printing* Probably the best known name in Fredericton for photography has been the Harvey Studio founded by John Harvey in 1883, following his two years of related studies in New York. The studio has been in operation on Queen Street, in the city’s downtown, for 115 years and is still going strong today. John Harvey ran the business until his death in 1901. His widow, Martha, carried on for another 16 years, with techical assistants Walter Lister, and later Jack DeMille. She installed a negative printing machine – a wonder of the day, and prospered until 1917. At that time the business was sold to photographer Frank Pridham who chose to keep the reputable Harvey name for his sole proprietorship for the next 40 years.
2973. Undated cabinet card of an unidentified male subject. Photographer: Lane, Lincoln (Maine). Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2974.Undated tintype photograph of husband and wife. Wife appears to be pregnant. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2975. Undated carte-de-visite of unidentified male subject. Photographer: WESTON, BANGOR. Back of photograph (2976) reads: FROM F.C. Weston's PHOTOGRAPUTO STUDIO. 2 Smith Block. Bangor, ME. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2976. Back of Undated carte-de-visite of unidentified male subject. Photographer: WESTON, BANGOR.. Back of photograph reads: FROM F.C. Weston's PHOTOGRAPUTO STUDIO. 2 Smith Block. Bangor, ME..Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2977. Undated tintype of young couple. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
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2978. Undated portrait photograph of unidentified young woman. Photographer: *Hammond, Lewiston, ME. Sour.e: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
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For PrintingL. Hammond & Co., 172 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, Me.
2979. Undated cabinet card of unidentified young boy. Photographer: Lugrin, 38 Charlotte Street, St. John, N.B. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2980. Undated cabinet card of unidentified man. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2981. Undated portrait photograph of unidentified young couple. Photographer: J.S. Climo & Son, 54 Princess St. St. John. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2982. Undated cabinet card of two unidentified young children. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2983. Church certificate: This certificate is awarded by the General Assemblry of the Presbyterian Church in Canada Tol Mrs. Allan MEsser for the memorizing of scripture. Signed Samual [Syle?] D.D., Moderator General Assembly. Signed Alex [not legible] Convener, Assembly's Committeeon S. Schools. Dated Toronto, August 19, 1909. M.J. MacPherson, M.A. B.D. Minister. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.E.
2984. Undated cabinet card of unidentified family grouping. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2985. Undated cabinet card of unidentified man. Photographer: D.B. Perry, Rumford Falls, Maine. . Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2986. Undated portrait photograph of unidentified young man. Photographer: J.S. Climo & Son, 54 Princess St. St. John. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2987. Undated portrait photograph of John "Fred"erick Piercy (1876-1942) born in B.C. Son of Thomas Piercy and Jane Speedy. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2988. Undated portrait photograph of James Walker Bertram Piercy (1883-1939) born in B.C. Son of Thomas Piercy and Jane Speedy. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
2989. Undated portrait photograph of two young female children. Photographer: *Harvey, 164 Queen St. F'ton, N.B. Source: Darrell Messer, Harvey, Rephotographed by Tim Patterson. 26 Jul 2007.
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For Printing* Probably the best known name in Fredericton for photography has been the Harvey Studio founded by John Harvey in 1883, following his two years of related studies in New York. The studio has been in operation on Queen Street, in the city’s downtown, for 115 years and is still going strong today. John Harvey ran the business until his death in 1901. His widow, Martha, carried on for another 16 years, with techical assistants Walter Lister, and later Jack DeMille. She installed a negative printing machine – a wonder of the day, and prospered until 1917. At that time the business was sold to photographer Frank Pridham who chose to keep the reputable Harvey name for his sole proprietorship for the next 40 years.
