A 4"x6" glass plate negative, bust portrait photograph of Gola Gill, Surprise, Nebraska. The man is wearing an overcoat, suit, white shirt, bow tie and bowler hat. He is standing with one hand in his overcoat pocket, the other arm resting on the back of a wooden chair.
Thorpe Opera House Foundation/Boston Studio Project
Local Accession Number
00C07690002
Source
Original format: 4"x6" glass plate negative from the Boston Studio Project collection.
Historical Notes
Gola Gill was born in Shelby, Nebraska, October 1, 1889. He worked as a hired man near Rising City and was a World War I veteran. When drafted, Gola was living in Toledo, Ohio. He served in the 158 Depot Brigade until July, 1918, when he was transferred to Company A 333 Infantry. He served in that capacity until September 1, 1918, when he became part of the Expeditionary Force. He was discharged, July 2, 1919, eight months after WWI ended.
