Big Family 1910's, Sedan, Kansas

Dear Sister and mother,
Don't spose you recognize all
the family- Reading from right to left. Ida Loyd. Win-
dad- Eth Myer and husband-  Banning
is their name. Lauren Blair- Goldie
and Roy- grasshop- dear Dean, Noel and
Chas. Dunlap in background.
The big house where they sleep
The little one is the kitchen and
dining room and the big barn
in the background is our
new one. Been having grand
dances there.
Love from- Myde (?) and Win

It took a while to translate that handwriting. I love the detail the writer puts into describing what each building was and I'm sure it could be very helpful for someone trying to identify the family. 

Here is a closer look at the writing:

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Mr and Mrs R.L. Evans 1888, New Port, Rhode Island

This is Mr and Mrs R.L. Evans, a young couple who are sitting for a picture in Chattanooga, Tenn. According to writing on the back, Mr Evans is 21 years old and Mrs Evans is only 18. This photo was badly damaged, so I tried cleaning it up on photoshop, though its still not perfect.

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Patriotic Young Women 1940's

Unfortunately, I couldn't find a picture that fit this week's Sepia Saturday prompt. I did, however, find a picture of two patriotic young women posing in front of a service flag. Originally used in the First World War, service flags became popular again in the Second and were hung in the windows of those with family serving in the war. Each blue star represented a family member fighting, and each gold star represented family members who had died during service.  They are still used today.

To all my fellow Americans, Happy 4th of July!

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Unknown Group 1880's, Basin Spring in Eureka Springs, AR

This is actually a snapshot of a much older picture. According to a family member, these are relatives of mine, though no one seems to know exactly who they are. Much of my family lived in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. A few years ago, I visited Eureka Springs myself, including this very spot at Basin Spring (though it's now surrounded by a very nice park.)

Basin Spring Today. A lot has changed...

This week's Sepia Saturday prompt reminded me of the little caves and grottoes all around Eureka Springs, which is still one of my favorite places to visit.

If you know who anyone in this interesting gathering of people may be, let us know in the comments!

Happy Couple, 1940's

What better way to celebrate the first day of summer than a little grilling in your own backyard? This is a cheerful scene- you can make out the man's smile and the woman's laughter. The woman is wearing what I imagine was a very brightly colored apron with a fruit pattern. In one hand she's holding a fork and with the other, she's turning a crank on the grill. From what I've read, the crank would turn a small fan underneath the grill that fanned the flames.

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Anne Peoples 1860's, Texas

This tin-type fit this week's Sepia Saturday prompt so well, I couldn't help participate (even if I'm a little late)! Anne Peoples is wearing elaborate earrings, a necklace, and a brooch, as well as a gold ring that has been carefully tinted.

The back of this badly damaged picture is almost as interesting of the front. Someone (Anne herself?) used a scrap bit of notebook paper as a backing and made it very clear the photo belonged to her. I'm not sure what "H.I.A" stands for. Is there anyone who might know?

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Click to see more lovely jewelry!

Unknown Girl 1860's Louisville, Kentucky

I'm back from a short break! Now that it's near summertime, I should be having more time to post pictures. This is a pretty little girl from Louisville, Kentucky. Henry Metzel was a photographer in Louisville from 1865-1871, and I have a feeling this photograph was taken in the 1860's.

If you know who this little girl may be, let us know in the comments!