One of the first African American policeman in St. Paul, Abraham L. Yeiser.

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Titles One of the first African American policeman in St. Paul, Abraham L. Yeiser. (Supplied Title)
Quantity 1 photoprint
Format Content Category: photographs
Format: photoprint
Colorization: black and white
Physical Support: paper
Measurements 5 x 7 inches
Creation Creator: Minnesota Historical Society, Photo Lab
Photographer: Meier, Edward H.
Subjects Yeiser, Abraham Lincoln
Law enforcement and penology. Law enforcement personnel. Police and detectives.
African Americans in Minnesota.
Dates Content: Approximately 1910
Holding Type Photographs
Identifiers HV9.11 r3 (Locator Number)
46286 (Negative Number)

User Comments

  • Jeff Neuberger on January 21, 2018 01:58:48 PM
    This photo is not James Burrell. It is Officer Abraham Lincoln Yeiser. Badge #195 Officer Yeiser served from 1908 until 1912. He then became a Saint Paul Firefighter rising to the rank of Pipeman. He was with SPFD until his death.
  • Photo and Art Database Admin on May 16, 2018 08:09:54 AM
    Thank you for your comment. The record has been updated.

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