Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Fogelin

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20062501

Description

Mr. Joe M. Fogelin is celebrating forty-five years at the Swift and Company in Fort Worth, Texas. He is pictured with his wife, the former Miss Pearl Rodstrom. Mr. Fogelin began working for Swift in 1902 as a water boy and messenger. Now he is the company's oldest employee by length of service. Mr. Fogelin was born in Sweden. He came to Fort Worth, Texas with his parents when he was two years old. Mrs. Fogelin is the daughter of Swedish immigrants. The Fogelins are active members of Saint Mark's Methodist Church. Mrs. Fogelin is wearing a blouse, sweater, and a skirt. Mr. Fogelin is dressed in a three-piece suit.

Archival Date

1947-02-07

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1927

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Fogelin, Joe M.; Fogelin, Pearl (Mrs.); Rodstrom, Pearl; Swift & Company; Employees; Magazines; Sweaters; Chairs; Lamps; Immigrants; Swedish Americans