This week's photograph is of Ambrose Mirota, who was born in Pławna, Poland on 16 November 1903. The Polish version of his first name is Ambroży, as seen on the back of the picture. I find his somber gaze mesmerizing, as he looks directly into the camera while his portrait was taken. His large hands … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Ambrose Mirota
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Cornelia Dakin’s college years (1908-1911)
In this lovely photo taken one hundred years ago for the Barnard College yearbook, The Mortarboard, Cornelia "Nina" Heal Dakin (1888-1963), class of 1912, is wearing her graduation cap and gown. She attended Barnard College in NYC from 1908 through 1911, but left school shortly after announcing her engagement to be married. What fascinates me … Continue reading Cornelia Dakin’s college years (1908-1911)
Photo of the Week – CCC Camp Record of John J. Doran
In this photograph the one lone young man in the cleared woods was most likely John Joseph Doran, and it was taken in Montana. He looks almost lost in the landscape. My family only has a few photos of John Doran, and this is the only one that there is some uncertainty about. I was … Continue reading Photo of the Week – CCC Camp Record of John J. Doran
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