A large group of young men and women in Mount Vernon, Illinois, pose for a portrait including Grace (seated fourth from left), Henrietta (seated fifth from left), and Octavia Herdman (back row, fourth from right).
Dr. Willis D. Green, the Herdman family physician, poses for a portrait holding a hat. On verso: "This picture of Dr. Willis Duff Green, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, is one which my grandmother, Mary A. Kirby Herdman, kept, especially, because she said…
Ellen A. Herdman (far left) sits for a group photo with the members of Ms. Bogan's Sunday School class.On verso: "Ms. Bogans Sunday School class, 1st row left Ella Herdman, May Ryan, Harman Clara Aimsworth, 2nd left Laura Aimsworth, Anni Varnell,…
Alice H. Denny, daughter of John Riddle Herdman, poses for a portrait in front of a bush and several unidentified buildings. Denny was the niece of William H. Herdman.
Florence Herdman (back left) poses with her students in front of a school in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Florence dedicated her life to teaching and never married.
James H. Gowenlock looks towards the camera while sitting on his horse in a rural setting.On verso: "J. Herdman Gowenlock Dec. 19, 1906-Hot Springs, Ark."
Florence Herdman poses for a portrait wearing a light-colored dress with a dark bow at the collar, Florence dedicated her life to teaching and never married.
Octavia H. Huff poses (second row, far left) with friends in a horse-drawn carriage. On verso: "George Ray, Adah Plumber, Minnie H (?), Effie P., Maude McComb?, Octavia Huff, Will Green, Ray Hitchcock Sept. 1893. See pencil names on back of picture."
Grace H. Harris (third to the right) and her friends ride in two horse drawn carriages. The other carriage riders are Kate Chance, Jessie Pace, and Harris' niece, Grace Doud (far right).
Menzer F. Doud poses for a portrait wearing a dark suit and white tie. On verso: "M. F. Doud - direct descendent of Henry Doude who came from England in 1639 and settled in New Guilford, Conn. Menzer's father was Collins Anson Doud, my grandfather."