This photograph of James F. Doran shows him with his cap tilted back, and his buddy on the right. It was taken at Camp Gordon, Augusta, Georgia on February 28, 1942. James was 22 years old in this picture - a city boy from Harrison, NJ. What a great smile he had for the camera! … Continue reading Photo of the Week – James Doran and Friend, Camp Gordon, Georgia, 1942
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Photo of the Week – Ellen “Nellie” Doran Pearson and Family
This photograph came from the Rafferty family, and the words "Mother with Ruth and Helen" are written on the bottom. After some discussion as to who exactly "Mother" was, my sister and I think it is Ellen "Nellie" Doran Pearson (1884-1932). Although the Rafferty family had the picture with their collection, there isn't enough of … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Ellen “Nellie” Doran Pearson and Family
Photograph of the Week – Two Buddies from Harrison
When I think of Harrison, New Jersey, I always think of the old store called Two Guys, that got its start as a snack bar in the old RCA building there. Here in this photograph are two guys from Harrison, buddies Bernard J. Doran (1917-1973) and his good friend Stanley, taken after World War II. … Continue reading Photograph of the Week – Two Buddies from Harrison