Featured Ancestors - May Calendar

Photograph of Flora Carbine taken at the C.E. Horn studio, located at 19 N. Jeff St., Battle Creek, Michigan. While researching Flora, we found a newspaper article stating she passed away due to catarrhal consumption.

Her online obituary at Find A Grave has additional details of her life and family: FindAGrave - Flora Carbin

This photograph beautifully captures Claire McCue and Art during their stroll, perfectly absorbing the sunshine and vibrant community atmosphere. One can sense their connection to the light and people, evoking serenity and warmth.

Two months prior to Keith E. Edwards receiving this postcard, approximately 200 students protested segregation at the South Carolina State House in Columbia on March 2, 1961. The protestors, primarily from Benedict College and Allen University, conducted a peaceful demonstration, which was later cited in a landmark Supreme Court case in 1963.

The postcard is addressed to Keith E. Edwards, 1515 Gist St. CB 3, Columbia, South Carolina, and is dated May 2, 1961.

Postcard to Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Brown, 803 Berryville Ave., Winchester, Virginia

Charlotte’s postcard brings cheerful news: she is doing well and has already enjoyed a refreshing swim in the ocean. She shares her excitement about visiting Marine Studios on Saturday and promises they will likely head home soon to see you. She signs off with love.

This captivating postcard, from May 8, 1911, was sent by Augusta Parker to Mrs. Campbell in Hutchinson, Kansas. Augusta expresses her well-being, wishes Mrs. Campbell health, and asks about Lewis's exams. She signs off, "Your Friend, Augusta Parker."

A heartwarming postcard, signed "Love, Mom," shared daily life with the Shuff family. It mentioned Elinor doing laundry and expressed a longing to be home amidst rainy weather. She looked forward to returning to school on June 5th.

Department of Education, State of Illinois Public School Teachers Certificate #6809, issued on May 25, 1938, to Winnogene Southerland. Subjects: Vocational Home Economics Grades 7-12 - Expires: Life.

A.L. Crable - President, State Board Of Education. L. Norman Duncan - Secretary, State Board of Education.

Bank check from the Troy Trust Company in Troy, New York, dated May 28, 1925. The check was made payable to Frank P. McCarthy from the Estate of Thomas S. Fagan for $14,336.76/100. McCarthy signed and endorsed the check.

A photograph of a couple embracing one another during a day out in nature. There is text stamped "Stickeler with Photo Craft Service, Inc. (Permanized Photo Print).

Mary Eby, a member of the "Class of '65," was photographed in Sioux City in 1965 by Genelli. She smiles proudly, having successfully completed her education.

This captivating photograph, dated 1955, offers a glimpse into the past, featuring three individuals in what appears to be a significant moment. The reverse side of the image carries handwritten details, providing further context: "Munroe Shipyards, Chelsea, Massachusetts 1955."

This nostalgic photo serves as a window to a specific time and place, inviting contemplation of the lives and activities within that era.

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