LOUISIANA, Mo. — The Louisiana Area Historical Museum is kicking off its summer season with a photo identification contest.

The accompanying photo was taken at the Louisiana Masonic Temple in the late 1920s and has been a topic of great interest. The event, which featured local children, may have been called “A Tom Thumb Wedding.”

The photo was donated by Dean and Juanita Thomas. He said the chairs in the background of the picture and the Eastern Star logo are still in the building.

Museum patrons are asked to identify the children by the number that appears next to them. A few children do not have numbers beside them, but the museum would still enjoy having them identified. Entries may be made in person or mailed to the museum at 304 Georgia Street, Louisiana, Mo., 63353, and will be accepted through June 24.

The person who correctly names the most children will win a $25 gas card. If there is a tie, the winner will be chosen by coin toss.

The museum has other new, historically significant exhibits and is preparing for a major announcement during the summer. Hours for the season will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays starting May 29.