#RomanCatholicPriest

2025-12-12

Father Schmidt 1913 Oct. 28 (date created or published later by Bain)
Bain News Service
1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. | Photograph shows Hans B. Schmidt, a Roman Catholic priest who was convicted of murder in 1913 and executed in 1916. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2014)

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loc.gov/item/2014694544/

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man seated on a chair. The man appears to be in formal attire, wearing a long coat or suit with a vest underneath. He has a neatly trimmed beard and mustache, and he is wearing a cap or flat hat. The man is seated with his legs crossed and his hands resting on his lap. The background is simple, with a plain backdrop that appears to be a curtain or a similar material. The photograph has a vintage quality, suggesting it is from an earlier time period. There is text at the top of the image that reads "FATHER SCHMIDT," which may indicate the name of the individual or the subject of the photograph. The image has a rectangular format with a thin black border, and there are some faint markings or text in the top left corner, possibly related to cataloging or identification purposes.
2025-12-12

Hans B. Schmidt [between ca. 1910 and ca. 1915]
Bain News Service
1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. | Photograph shows Hans B. Schmidt, a Roman Catholic priest who was convicted of murder in 1913 and executed in 1916. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2014)

#HansBSchmidt #Photograph #RomanCatholicPriest #MurderConviction #Execution #HistoricalPhotograph #glassnegatives #news #photography #Schmidt
loc.gov/item/2014694222/

The image is a black-and-white portrait of a man. The man appears to be dressed in formal attire, including a suit with a white collared shirt and a tie. His hair is neatly combed back, and his expression is serious, with a slight upward curve of his mouth, giving a hint of a smile. The photograph has a vintage appearance, suggesting it is from an earlier time period, possibly the early 20th century. The background is plain and dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. At the top of the image, there is text that reads "HANS B. B. SCHMIDT," which appears to be the name of the individual. The style and quality of the image, along with the text, suggest it might be a historical photograph.

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