These young women lived in Sacramento (with the possible exception of Ruth). Belle and Helena were sisters. Studio portrait of four young women (order of images unknown): Ruth Bork (?), Belle Johnson, Helena Johnson, and Ione Murrels. Burton M. Hodson had a studio in Sacramento at 813 K Street in 1902 and later on 9th Street between J and K Streets. His father, John R. Hodson, was also a photographer working in Sacramento and San Francisco. Written on back of photo: Ruth Bork [?], Belle Johnson, Lena Johnson, Ione Murrels / 432-17530 Buck[...] 2643-1 15th St NW, Wash. D C. On photo mat: Hodson's Ideal Panel / Burton M. Houston, 813 K St., Sacramento, Cal.
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African American women Harper, Helena Theresa Johnson, 1877-1927 Butler, Belle Johnson, b. 1879 Francis, Ione I. Murrels, 1871 or 2-1971
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