Akers family (Pocahontas, Virginia)

Scope and Contents This collection includes several photographs attributed to the Akers family of Pocahontas, Virginia. They date in range from circa 1890-1930. Most subjects are unidentified but include adults and children. One image features an adult woman posted in front of a quilt and wearing what appears to be an embroidered collar. Another features three children, one of whom appears to have a leg injury that is wrapped up. There is one photograph that provides the identifies of the subjects: Sidney,...