Photo Archives Record
Images
Metadata
ObjectID |
2011.04.1045 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
Set of 12 photographs, various views of awarding of $150,000 to Mrs. George Hildebrand, April 26, 1951 Per newspaper caption under photo (and accompanied by full article on accomplishment): "Mrs. George Hildebrand, first prize winner in the $150,000 national contest, receiving her award from J. S. Mitchell, right, divisional vice-president, General Mills, Inc., at cermonies Saturday afternoon. Standing next to Mrs. Hildebrand is E. H. Thompson, Assistant Division Sales Manager, Wesson Oil and Snowdrift Co." (this quote is under photo 2011.04.1053 in this series). Other people are pictured in other photographs but are not identified. Event was held at Purity Store (SW corner of Center and North streets). Mrs. Hildebrand had the choice of $20,00 cash or $100 a month for life. In the article the children are identified as Karen and Roger; she was also accompanied by her husband George. 2"x2" negatives included |
People |
Hildebrand, Mrs. George |
Search Terms |
Purity Grocery Store Purity Store groceries grocery store contest microphone awnings |
Date of Photo |
April 1951 |
Title |
Mrs. George Hildebrand Wins National Contest |
Donor |
Hill, Melinda |
Collection Name |
Melinda L. Hill Tribune Collection |
Classification |
Box 2011 |