This is a photograph of the extended family of Hoyt Sherman on the steps of John Sherman's house. The photograph was taken during the late 1800s and includes sixteen individuals, of which seven are men and nine are women. They are all dressed in period attire, primarily in shades of black and white. A large dog rests on the lap of one of the women on the front porch in the photograph. This content can be used with the following resources: SS-US.9-12.2: Iowans Influence US History This content can be used to educate students on the life of Hoyt Sherman and the many impacts that he and his family had not only on the Des Moines community, but on the history of the United States itself. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item for any copyright restrictions.
2018.003.009 [Photograph]
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