Dear Sister This is the picture of some kids around here our cousin took from Mother.
Lengby Mn ??
It is postmarked in 1915 from a town beginning in Le in Minn. It was addressed to Miss Clara Olson Annandale Minn RR #3
This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota. This is a Cyko postcard that was used from 1904 to 1920.
I will send you my confirmation picture. Your loving friend Alma Lee
The postcard is addressed to Mrs Peter Brooks Ada Minn
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This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota. This postcard was used from 1904 – 1918.
In Back Morris + Mabel
seated Martin, Josie + Nickolai
Mathison
I will send you a card and let you know see what we look like. From Martin Mathison
It was addressed to Miss Bena Bakke Aneta ND
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This is a photo of a painting that was sent to me by Al in Ontario Canada. He is a long time “Forgottens” reader.
Hi Connie:
I can't say I'm back because I never left. I follow your exploits religiously but have not been able to do much in the way of chasing old photos because the prices here to buy and/or collect have gotten ridiculous.
I'm writing to you this time in hopes you can steer me in the right direction. Several years ago while doing family research in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, we ran across a painting of my wife's 3x gr-grandmother with her three daughters. The gentleman we talked to at the time was looking after the property of his sister - to whom the painting belonged - who was in a nursing home. We left a letter with him asking him to contact us if he or his sister ever wanted to part with the painting. Luckily, he took a photograph of the painting and sent it to us. As I'm sure you can guess, both the brother and sister passed away and the painting, along with the house and contents, went to a niece who auctioned some item off and sold the rest to antique dealers. She is certain the painting went to an American dealer.
Here's my problem and question: I would like to put the photograph of the painting online in hopes someone will recognize it and get in touch with me. Would you happen to know how to go about doing this? Any suggestions you may have will certainly be appreciated.
Take care
Al
Cambridge, Ontario
PS: I've attached a copy of the photo of the painting for your interest. We think the painting of the soldier above the mantel was also in the house when everything was sold and we think he is the father-in-law of the lady in the painting (i.e. my wife's 4x gr grandfather). The painting may look a little strange because the photo we received was taken on an angle and had to be skewed using photoshop to give you a straight-on view.
I suggested Facebook as a way to reach a number of people…but Al is not on Facebook. I also wondered about the paperwork that had to go along with the painting when it went across the border…I have no idea if it is traceable that way or not.
So we are reaching out to the readers to see what they think.
Here is what Al knows.
Hi Connie;
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I am not on facebook so that option is out - but it would be wonderful if you could put it on "the forgottens" and see if your readers have any suggestions. Everything we do now is a step forward.
The lady in the painting is Ann (Whitlock) Hatch, born at Saint John, New Brunswick, ca 1787, daughter of William and Jane (Hallett) Whitlock. She married at Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, 21 Jul 1808, Harris Hatch, son of Christopher and Elizabeth (Talman) Hatch. The three girls are her daughters but I am unable to put names to them since I don't know the date of the painting. The painting originally hung in the family home in Saint Andrews but was given by later buyers of the home to another family in Saint Andrews. The last person to possess the painting died in 2004 and her possessions were sold as I described earlier.
Ann (Whitlock) Hatch is my wife's 3x Gr-Grandmother, and as much as we would like to get the painting back in the family, we are mainly concerned with locating it and knowing it is safe.
I really appreciate your help - it will be interesting to see what you hear back.
Al
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This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.
A family two boys and four girls with their parents.
25th Wedding Anniversary Nov 17 1916
Ruah family ?
Hans Rurh? Daltn Brochr family
Relatives through Syver Baneln 1st wife Rochery
This is a photo from the shop in Nevis Minnesota.
Another Tom Thumb Photo. Perhaps she is related to the person in yesterdays photo. Sadly we may never know for sure.
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This is a Tom Thumb Photo from the antique shop near Nevis Minnesota.
This is a small photo it measures 1 inch by 1 1/4 inches tall.
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This is a photo from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.
The band that saw us off in NY 8/15/49
I think that is what it says, the writing was cut off of the photo.
I wonder where they were going?
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This is a snapshot from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota. I usually don’t buy color photos, but I bought this one.
A soldier and two ladies who could be relatives.
This is my last photo of soldiers for this year…I must start collecting them again.
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This is a snapshot from the antique shop in Fergus Falls Minnesota.
Possibly Army Air Force.
Bushnell Studio….someplace
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This is a snapshot from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.
A soldier and his bride.
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This is a snapshot from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.
It seemed fitting this Veteran’s Day to feature a group photo.
Thank you Veterans!
These are a series of photos from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.
Bud, Jackie and Mary on one of the rides at the Volkfest Straubing Aug 1951
Bud is standing in the background of this photo.
Bud’s kids
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This is a photo from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.
Nov 44 Golden Gate Park
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This is a photo from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.
Bunju – do party. The lady in the middle is my friend Miss Yoshita. She is an interpreter.
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This is a snapshot from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.
A man and a soldier in front of a car…possibly a late 1930’s Ford. At one time this snapshot was in a photo album.
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This is a photo from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.
Possibly a Security Policeman since he has a whistle.
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