Below is a photograph of Benjamin and Maude Eisenberger Stewart, that was most likely taken on their wedding day in York City, York County, PA on 1 December 1916. The obituary above, that was laminated and saved by the family, could have been given to Maude by the funeral home of A. S. Cole Son … Continue reading Featured Obituary – Benjamin Albert Stewart (1892-1968)
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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
Cornelia Dakin’s college years (1908-1911)
In this lovely photo taken one hundred years ago for the Barnard College yearbook, The Mortarboard, Cornelia "Nina" Heal Dakin (1888-1963), class of 1912, is wearing her graduation cap and gown. She attended Barnard College in NYC from 1908 through 1911, but left school shortly after announcing her engagement to be married. What fascinates me … Continue reading Cornelia Dakin’s college years (1908-1911)
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