Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Children Never Change

In studying history, you soon realize that humans haven't really changed that much over the centuries. Especially children. Let's take a closer look at these class photos from the late 1800s/early 1900s.

Unidentified School (most likely located in Pelham)
Back row

Unidentified School (most likely located in Pelham)

Middle Row


Monday, August 18, 2014

Egly Name

In attempting to find the location of a photograph by using the census and the names written on the back of the photograph, I found a woman with an unfortunate name. Yes you read that right--Egly. Makes me wonder if that was actually her name (what where her parents thinking?!) or if the informant was cruel or a prankster.

1930 US Census