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
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Featured Funeral Card – Mary Mahoney Doran
Mrs. Bernard Doran (1895-1961) - Memorial Obituary "Mrs. Mary Mahoney Doran of 563 Springfield Ave., widow of Bernard Doran, died at Martland Medical Center Saturday of a brief illness. She was 66. Mrs. Doran was born in Brooklyn and had lived in Harrison 12 years before moving to Newark 10 years ago. She was a … Continue reading Featured Funeral Card – Mary Mahoney Doran
Photo of the Week – Mirota Sisters . . . Kindred Hearts
Here in this charming photograph, sisters Mary and Genevieve Mirota are getting ready for a dance, practicing a duet. They are posing on the side porch of their home in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, NJ. Mary is wearing the breeches and Genevieve the pretty dress. Genevieve Mirota (1909-1978) was almost four years older than her … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Mirota Sisters . . . Kindred Hearts