This lovely photograph of Mary Mirota making her First Holy Communion in 1924 is so sweet, because she looks solemn and yet pleased to show off her new prayer book and blessed candle. She was one of 40 young children receiving the sacrament that day at a brand new Roman Catholic church called Our Lady … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Mary Mirota’s First Holy Communion Day, 1924
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Photo of the Week – Ernest and Helen Barnes Family of Franklin Township, NJ
This photograph of Ernest and Helen Barnes, with their daughter on the left and daughter-in-law on the right, was taken on Mother's Day 1943 in their yard in Franklin Township, Somerset County, NJ. They lived near the village of Kingston and their house was on Lincoln Highway, now called State Road 27. I like pictures … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Ernest and Helen Barnes Family of Franklin Township, NJ
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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