Wilbur Parker photo

[mobirdhunter]

I am working on an article about Wilbur F. Parker, Sr. and was wondering if anyone had knowledge of the whereabouts of a good photo of Wilbur that I might get permission to use for the article. I've made contact with the Meriden Historical Society and am awaiting a response from them.

Thanks for any leads anyone might might have.

[B. Dudley]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

I am working on an article about Wilbur F. Parker, Sr. and was wondering if anyone had knowledge of the whereabouts of a good photo of Wilbur that I might get permission to use for the article. I've made contact with the Meriden Historical Society and am awaiting a response from them.

Thanks for any leads anyone might might have.

Have you spoken with Louis Parker III about it? I know Louis has a good amount of information on Wilber Sr. that He may be very willing to share. If you have not spoken to him and would like to, I can get your contact info to him.

[mobirdhunter]

Brian, I have reviewed his Parker History and there is a group shot that includes Wilbur, Sr., but I would like to have his contact information in the event he might have a portrait photo of Wilbur.

Thank you!

[B. Dudley]

Pm me the best way for him to contact you and I will pass it along.

[mobirdhunter]

PM sent -- thank you!!

[Mike Franzen]

Hey Garry, this might seem like a weird question but have you ever come across any information that when Parker Bros. created gun serial numbered 666 Wilbur took it for his collection?

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Mike Franzen

Hey Garry, this might seem like a weird question but have you ever come across any information that when Parker Bros. created gun serial numbered 666 Wilbur took it for his collection?

Mike, my perspective with the research I'm doing has to do with Wilbur's work that was part of the conservation movement in America. I am a student of others here regarding anything of Parker Shotguns. That would be quite intriguing if there was something to connect that serial number to Wilbur.

[Mike Franzen]

I’m pretty certain I read that somewhere but I can’t remember where.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Mike Franzen

I’m pretty certain I read that somewhere but I can’t remember where.

Mike, If I do happen across anything that pertains, I'll be sure to let you know.

[mobirdhunter]

I've learned that there may not be an existing portrait of Wilbur, Sr. There is a group shot that includes him with other Parker employees.

Maybe someone out there has information that might lead to a portrait of him?

Thanks again for any help or leads you might offer.