GUIDE TO THE OLANDT FAMILY COLLECTION

Helen, William & John Olandt, ca. 1918

Collection Abstract: The Olandt Family Collection is comprised primarily of photographs, many of the Olandt family, the family home at 15 North Maryland Avenue in Port Washington, the Flower Hill Hose Company, and neighbors and friends.

Collection Title: THE OLANDT FAMILY COLLECTION Inclusive Dates: ca. 1906-1935 Size: 2 Boxes (1 l.f.) Source: Gift of Maxine Howard, 1992 Prepared by: Carol L. Clarke, 2005; Francesca Pitaro, 2009 Repository: Port Washington Public Library Local History Center

THE OLANDT FAMILY COLLECTION

INTRODUCTION: William H. and Anna Olandt resided with their children at 15 North Maryland Avenue in Port Washington. William Olandt, born in Brooklyn in 1872, was a local purveyor of eggs and butter. He was a member of the Flower Hill Hose Company of the Port Washington Fire Department and an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Port Washington. The Olandts had three children, Helen, John, and William. Helen Olandt (1899-1989) was a life-time resident of Port Washington.

SCOPE AND CONTENT: In addition to photographs, there are 28 glass negatives, along with corresponding prints and negatives. Also included is a minute book of the Epworth League of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Port Washington (1910-1914) and a 1914 Membership Manual of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

OTHER SUBJECTS: Brown, Philip Jr. Businesses – Port Washington, NY Droge, John H. Engle family Epworth League Fire Department (Port Washington, NY) Flower Hill Hose Company Methodist Church (Port Washington, NY) Photographs – Port Washington, NY Schools – Port Washington, NY

BOX LIST:

Box Folder Content

1 1 Minute book, Epworth League (February 1910-) 2 Membership Manual of the Methodist Episcopal Church. New York: The Methodist Book Concern, c. 1914. 3 Photographs – Business 4 Photographs – Family Home 5 Photographs – Family Members 6 Photographs – Flower Hill Hose Company 7 Photographs – Methodist Church 8 Photographs – Schools

2 28 glass negatives, corresponding prints, negatives and original Envelopes VIEW OLANDT FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS ONLINE http://www.flickr.com/photos/pwpl/sets/72157622644909455/