This undated photograph of two young men, of similar age, wearing almost identical tailored suits, was for many years lumped in the "unknown" pile of pictures that my Polish grandparents had kept. If there had been a photographer's imprint showing a studio that would have helped, but both front and back are unmarked. Earlier, I … Continue reading Photos of the Week – Wondering About the Wasik Family
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Photo of the Week – Ambrose Mirota
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
Photo of the Week – Our Szczerba Polish Family
This Polish family photograph that our family saved is thought to be our Szczerba family gathered at their ancestral home. This is a wonderful example of the old Polish wooden houses with thatched roofs that were once common in the mountains of southern Poland. The family was dressed very formally, so it is possible it … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Our Szczerba Polish Family
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