Joined in marriage on 17 February 1909 were Jozef Mirota (1882 -1961), and Zofia Szczerba, (1879 - 1953). They were married in Carnegie, Allegheny County, PA, after meeting each other only two weeks before. I love how independent Zofia appears here. She looks to be holding a prayerbook, and is still keeping a bit of … Continue reading Photograph of the Week – Joined in Marriage
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Photograph of the Week – Down Neck
Three generations of the Doran family are standing on the roof of their apartment on the corner of Ferry and Jackson streets, Down Neck, Newark, New Jersey, about 1949. Standing in the back are Billy, Mary & James (sporting the cool sunglasses). In front of them are Bernie, Betty, Mary "Mamie" Mahoney Doran (1895-1961), and … Continue reading Photograph of the Week – Down Neck
Photograph of the week – Mother’s Day, 1939
This photograph was given to our family after our father died, by our "Uncle" Augie. Augie had been a good friend of his from when they were growing up in Harrison, NJ. We were comforted by Uncle Augie at the afternoon wake for our father, and then surprised when he pulled out copies of this … Continue reading Photograph of the week – Mother’s Day, 1939