Sunday, July 8, 2012

Having a Wonderful Time (WWI-Era Photo Album)

Jennings family, 47a
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Images courtesy of the Hobart Historical Society.


A handwritten note behind this photo reads:
Jenings Family
June – 1918
At left is the "girl" we saw earlier. Since she's dressed exactly the same in both photos, this may be the same day; even, perhaps, the same place — the back yard of the elusive William Ramsey.

They all look a bit grim, but the woman at center, who I'm guessing is the mother, looks downright haggard. And that's probably a baby bundled up on her lap.

In contrast, on the same page, three happy young women, all smiles and blooms. I don't recognize the women and there are no identifying notes. I believe that is the high school on Fourth Street in the background.

Three and a Rose, 47b

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