This week's photo log is a collection of picture postcards taken between 1919 and 1926 of the four children of Cornelia Heal Dakin and Harry Milton Horn, Sr. of Staten Island, NY. Embossed on the 1920 postcard is the photographer's name and address: "Reilly, Port Richmond, SI". The other postcards are unmarked. The last four … Continue reading Picture postcards (1919-1926) of the Horn children
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The Air Transport Command in WWII
Growing up in Puyallup, WA, W. Philip Westbo (1922-1958) was fascinated with airplanes and machinery. This interest prompted Phil to withdraw from the University of Puget Sound after three years of studies, to find adventure and employment in the skies. Earning his pilot's license on June 1, 1941 Phil went to work for the Washington Aircraft … Continue reading The Air Transport Command in WWII
Photo of the Week – Mary Mirota’s First Holy Communion Day, 1924
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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