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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Fearless Female – Zofia Szczerba Mirota (1879-1953)
This picture is of my Polish grandmother, called Bapcia by my family. She's working the fields of the family farm in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. I think the young man helping could be neighbor Edward DelCarlo. The photo is undated, but most likely was taken in the 1930s. I love this photo of … Continue reading Fearless Female – Zofia Szczerba Mirota (1879-1953)
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Snow Friends, 1945
On Sunday, January 21, 1945, this group of friends got together for some fun on a snowy day. They are sticking out their thumbs in the universal hitchhikers sign in jest, as a friend takes the picture. They were at the Mirota farm in Whitehouse Station, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. From left: Martha Vladich, Sophie … Continue reading (Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Snow Friends, 1945
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