Jim Doran and his two brothers-in-law, Joe and Steve Mirota, are carefully scrutinizing their cards as they engage in a friendly game of Pinochle. They don't even seem to notice they are having their picture taken. Back in the 1950s when family got together, the men often regrouped at the dinner table to play Pinochle or some other card … Continue reading Okay, who’s going to bid first?
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Six Word Saturday – 12 April 2014
Getting ready to dye Easter eggs! Dying Easter eggs always makes me happy! This photograph shows my family with our traditional cups for dying the eggs. These were the chipped cups, that had some handles broken off, and were stained. This was my first Easter, so I must have been off taking a nap. My … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – 12 April 2014
Sympathy Saturday – Walter Emilut’s Funeral – 1930
The group of young mourners are shown in this 1930 photograph at the Emilut's front yard in Whitehouse Station, Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Most likely Walter Emilut's wake, or vigil, was held at his family home. All of the young women were dressed in white, and this seems to have been common then, … Continue reading Sympathy Saturday – Walter Emilut’s Funeral – 1930
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