Info and photos from the collection of Glenda Popielarski of
Recycled Relatives.
The photographer is Hart from Minot, North Dakota. That's the small town in the news right now that is under flood water (I think).
Info written in old ink on one of the folders: Ruth Estella Stahl as Betsy Ross. Feb. 22, 1918, age 11 years 9 months. May 17, 1906 - July 4, 1919. Yes, she died at the age of 13 on the fourth of July! Here's the info I got from the seller:
She was killed on July 4, 1919 when a car in which she was sitting was struck by an airplane piloted by Lieutenant Chester Jacobson during a holiday flying exhibition (according to a report by the Towner County, North Dakota, Hansboro News at the time).