November 1, 2013November 7, 2013 Maryann Barnes

Friday’s Faces From the Past – Point Pleasant, NJ

For today's posting, I'm only sure of the names of two of these Beaver College classmates and friends. The photo belonged to Evelyn Stewart (1919-2008) of Kingston, NJ, and shows her affectionately holding the shoulders of her best friend, Elsie "Terry" Terhune. The two young women entered Beaver College in Pennsylvania (now called Arcadia University) … Continue reading Friday’s Faces From the Past – Point Pleasant, NJ

October 9, 2013 Veronica

Two Photographers of Hudson New York

Cornelia Hanson Taylor was 52 years old when she posed for this photograph on March 11, 1882. Noted on the back of the photo, in at least three different handwriting styles, is her name, her husband's name, the exact date, the surname of the photographer and the location. Cornelia was 8 years younger than her … Continue reading Two Photographers of Hudson New York

September 27, 2013September 28, 2013 Veronica

Friday’s Faces from the Past: Barnard College co-eds pose by the “sea”

At first glance this photo looks like three lovely ladies posing at the beach during the early 1900s. After a closer look I realized that the "surf" in the background is actually a stage set. This photo was probably taken at Barnard College between 1908 and 1911. Cornelia "Nina" Dakin is sitting on the right … Continue reading Friday’s Faces from the Past: Barnard College co-eds pose by the “sea”