<p>Matt Starwich was born in Austria in 1876 and came to the United States in 1894. Very well educated and fluent in 5 languages, Starwich quickly became a special Deputy Sheriff in King County. As one of the most competent and successful peace officers, he served under 4 different King County Sheriffs over 20 years. At one point, he had over 70 deputies serving under him. He was a member of the Elks, Eagles, Moose, Knights of Columbus, Italian Commercial Club, Chamber of Commerce and Young Men's Republican Club.</p>
<p>Born in 1863, Ella McBride began working in the photography field in 1909 when she managed the Edward Curtis Studio. She opened her own studio in 1917 with Wayne Albee. Albee moved to San Diego in 1925, and McBride continued to operate a studio in various Seattle locations. In 1932 she partnered with Richard Anderson; they continued to work together until she retired in 1954 due to her failing eyesight. She died in 1965 at the age of 102.

This photograph was taken before the McBride-Anderson partnership began; it is not known which partner was the photographer.

Handwritten on sleeve: Matt Starwich - Ex-King Co. Sheriff.</p>
<ul><li>Subjects (LCTGM): Sheriffs--Washington (State)--Seattle; Checks--Washington (State)--Seattle</li>
<li>People: Starwich, Matt</li></ul><hr>
Mirror writing on bottom appears to say, "Starwich Matt with big check".
McBride &amp; Anderson Photographers
circa 1924 <div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1924-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902</div>
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