This studio portrait of photographer Louis Palenske dates from about 1885 when Palenske operated his photography studio in Alma. On the reverse of the photo is an advertisement for Palenske's studio, "L. Palenske, Photographer, Bookseller & Stationer, Frames, Albums, News-Depot and Fancy Articles. Alma, Kansas Negatives Preserved, Copies Duplicated at Any Time." Funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission through the Kansas State Historical Records Advisory Board.