Title

Iver Engebretson

Creation Date

1989
1898 – 1901

Description

Black and white photo of Iver Engebretson of Lowry in his Spanish American War uniform. It is a 3.4 length studio portrait. He is standing with his arms crossed. The back of the picture is handwritten with the words "Iver Engebretson - Lowry, MN Spanish American War 1898" There are also the following typewritten words: A reproduction of a picture taken fifty years ago when Top Sergeants were reputed to be tough and hard-boiled.
However, this one [is] somewhat emaciated from malaria, other tropical ailments, poor food, etc."

There are more pictures of Iver in uniform in his family file. Including one of him wearing the same uniform in 1948.