Enjoying a view of the water This photo of Mary Mirota was taken near Sparta, New Jersey in the early 1930s, while she was a mother's helper for the Lydecker family. They had a cottage there, and when not on the lake, they lived in Middlesex, NJ. Mary loved being by the water, and she … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – 15 March 2014
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Six Word Saturday – 8 March 2014
Fearless females learn how to box! Today's photograph shows Genevieve Mirota wearing boxing gloves. It was taken in 1934, at her parent's house in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Next to her is Ted Lubas, her future husband, with his friend or brother. I love Gen's stylish striped stockings. The ladies back then had … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – 8 March 2014
Fearless Female – Zofia Szczerba Mirota (1879-1953)
This picture is of my Polish grandmother, called Bapcia by my family. She's working the fields of the family farm in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. I think the young man helping could be neighbor Edward DelCarlo. The photo is undated, but most likely was taken in the 1930s. I love this photo of … Continue reading Fearless Female – Zofia Szczerba Mirota (1879-1953)
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