At first glance this photo looks like three lovely ladies posing at the beach during the early 1900s. After a closer look I realized that the "surf" in the background is actually a stage set. This photo was probably taken at Barnard College between 1908 and 1911. Cornelia "Nina" Dakin is sitting on the right … Continue reading Friday’s Faces from the Past: Barnard College co-eds pose by the “sea”
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Thankful Thursday – Pvt. Paul Mitak – Lest We Forget
The beautiful photograph shown above is of Paul J. Mittak, taken at his beloved cousin's grave on Memorial Day 2007, at the Brittany American Cemetery in St. James, France. His son, Paul, very graciously shared the picture, because of a previous posting of mine in February about Private Paul Mitak. First, I am very thankful … Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Pvt. Paul Mitak – Lest We Forget
Featured Obituary – Reverend J. E. Kemp Horn (1886-1966)
Reverend J. E. Kemp Horn was a good man. The Horn family was very proud of him. Kemp did not have any children of his own, but when he retired from the ministry he started a program for children with special needs and through his good works helped many, many children in the Hagerstown area … Continue reading Featured Obituary – Reverend J. E. Kemp Horn (1886-1966)
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