Author: Maryann Barnes

Maryann Barnes

Photo of the Week – Benjamin F. Stewart (1866-1932) and a Mystery

This photograph shows Benjamin F. Stewart (1866-1932) with his grandson, Thomas Calvin Stewart, on 6 June 1932 in their Kingston, New Jersey yard. Benjamin looks plumb worn out, but he was only 65 years old. He died the next month on the 16th of July. His death record stated the cause was stomach cancer. Tom, … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Benjamin F. Stewart (1866-1932) and a Mystery

Maryann Barnes

Photo of the Week – Researching the CCC Camp Record of John J. Doran

This photograph of John J. Doran (1923-1944) was most likely taken in Montana while he served with the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Depression. It's a very unusual picture, because it seems to be two separate photos that were developed as one. On the left side, Johnny is shown sitting in the middle with two … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Researching the CCC Camp Record of John J. Doran