Edward Bobal photograph album

Collection

Identifier: AC-245

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This photograph album was kept by Edward Bobal and his wife, Madelyn, while he awaited reassignment in the Army, in Asheville, North Carolina, during World War II. The album shows their 10 day stay in Asheville. Their photographs depict each other posed around the city, tourist sites, and various landmarks. They visited Grove Park and stayed at the Grove Park Inn. The couple also visited the Biltmore House, which is labelled the "George W. Vanderbilt estate" in the album. The album's cover is leather with handpainted flowers and the title "Snap Shots Asheville N.C."

Dates

Creation: 1945 March-April

Creator

Bobal, Edward (Person)

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