| Collection |
Ernst Collection |
| Copyright |
Oshkosh Public Museum |
| Description |
Albumen print on cardstock of William Gottlob Brauer. |
| Medium |
Cardstock/Photographic Paper/Ink |
| Notes |
Bust view of William Gottlob Brauer. He is wearing a tweed coat and vest; shirt and bow tie. He wears a full beard. William Gottlob Brauer was born in Germany circa 1830 and came with his father Gottlieb Brauer to Oshkosh. His brother was Robert A. Brauer, Chief of Police in Oshkosh for many years. William was working as a clerk by 1868, and ran a German speaking book/newspaper shop, tobacconist shop, and music store. He also managed the north side Turner Hall. He married Alvina Ernst, daughter of Conrad Ernst, on October 9, 1872. The couple had at least four children: William (Jr.); Freya; Henry; and Alfred. William died in Oshkosh on September 5, 1894. |
| Object ID |
P2000.5.9 |
| Object Name |
Carte De Visite |
| People |
Brauer, William Gottlob |
| Place |
Oshkosh, WI |
| Print size |
4 " x 2 1/2" |
| Subjects |
Portrait Photographs
Male
Tobacco shops
Tobacconist
Bookselling
Bookstores
Small Commercial Enterprises
Main Street
Turner Halls
German-Americans
Immigrants |
| Title |
William Gottlob Brauer |
| Year Range from |
1872 |
| Year range to |
1880 |
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Last modified on: July 22, 2007
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