This photograph is not being offered as an unidentified image or speculative attribution. It was researched and submitted to Xavier University Archives & Special Collections, home of the Edgecliff College Schweitzer-Preminger Collection. After review, the individuals in the photograph were confirmed as Dr. Albert Schweitzer and Marion Mill Preminger.
A copy of the Xavier University identification correspondence is included among the listing photographs.
Dr. Albert Schweitzer was a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, physician, theologian, philosopher, musician, and one of the most respected humanitarian figures of the twentieth century. His hospital and mission at Lambaréné became internationally known and remain central to his historical legacy.
Marion Mill Preminger was an author, philanthropist, humanitarian, and close associate of Dr. Schweitzer. Her connection to Schweitzer’s work in Africa makes this photograph especially significant to collectors of humanitarian, medical, religious, and twentieth-century historical material.
The reverse of the photograph contains a handwritten inscription referencing:
| Marion Mill Preminger | Lambaréné |
| Hospital / Africa | 1961 |
Based on the inscription, location, date, and comparison with known examples of Marion Mill Preminger’s handwriting, the writing appears consistent with examples attributed to Preminger.
Examples of known Marion Mill Preminger signatures and inscriptions from signed books were located and compared to the handwriting appearing on the reverse of this photograph.
Photographs of those comparison examples are included in the listing strictly for research and comparison purposes. The comparison materials are not included in the sale.
| ✓ Identified by Xavier University Archives | ✓ Features Dr. Albert Schweitzer |
| ✓ Features Marion Mill Preminger | ✓ References Lambaréné, Africa |
| ✓ Dated 1961 | ✓ Original vintage photograph |
| ✓ Period handwritten inscription | ✓ Connected to the Schweitzer mission |
This photograph may appeal to collectors of Albert Schweitzer memorabilia, Nobel Prize history, medical history, humanitarian history, religious and missionary history, African historical material, Marion Mill Preminger material, and original historical photography.
Original vintage photograph. Please review all listing photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description. Expect age-related wear, toning, handling marks, and storage wear consistent with an original period photograph.
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