Bible tells of family's journey from Scotland to theater ownership in Coeur d'Alene
"It's really something," said Courtney Beebe, a volunteer historian with the Museum of North Idaho, as she opens the Anderson Family Bible after a presentation at the Coeur d'Alene Library. The Bible, found by a local librarian and given to the Kootenai County Genealogical Society, chronicles the stories of the Andersons and their descendants from 1855-1963. The Andersons journeyed from Scotland to Canada and ultimately became active in the theater business in Coeur d'Alene.
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Unlabeled photos found in the Anderson Family Bible.
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A page from Vera Huff's collection of music sheets. This one is signed with her maiden name, Vera Anderson.
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This photo may have been taken in the Dream Theatre or the Coeur d'Alene Auditorium, which burned down between 1904-1908. If it is the Dream, it may be the only known photo of Vera Huff, who may be sitting at the piano in front of the stage with her back to the audience. Anyone with photos of Huff is encouraged to share them with the Museum of North Idaho.
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Laura Dabney presents research on the Anderson Family Bible during a presentation Wednesday at the Coeur d'Alene Library.
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The Anderson Family Bible, filled with information and photos of those who lived and died between 1855-1963.
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A chance find by a local librarian has opened a door to the past.
The Anderson Family Bible is an ornately bound tome dating back to 1855. It reveals the history of a family that emigrated from Scotland to Canada with descendants who ultimately came to Coeur d'Alene and became an integral part of a burgeoning town's creative culture.
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