One of my favorite photographs in the collection depicts the three Matthew sisters, Ethel M. Casey, Lucile M. Brittingham and Sallie M. Judd seated at wooden table on Thanksgiving Day.
Before them is an arrangement of persimmons, nuts and leaves. Behind them, a window bright with the light of a fall afternoon.
All three sisters were over 90 years old when this image was taken in 1983.
The Matthews family boasts a long and rich heritage of ranching in the Shackelford County area. (Many of the family still reside in the town of Albany today!)
In the spirit of gratitude as we gather this season, the OJAC staff would like to express our appreciation for over 40 years of membership and support. Each of you play an in important role as we work together for the present and future of this museum. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Old Jail Art Center.
Susan Montgomery, Membership & Development Coordinator
Three Matthews Sisters at Thanksgiving, 1983. SCOTT HILL. Color photograph on paper. 1984.094