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New York Beggar

New York Beggar

National Day of Giving

Stephen Sondheim

Stephen Sondheim

From "West Side Story" to "Gypsy" and more...we lost a Broadway giant.

Christmas

Holidays are best with family

What AncientFaces does for you

What AncientFaces does for you

See how AncientFaces connects us to our past, builds meaningful relationships in our present, and preserves for the future...

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Black History

From enslaved people and forced immigration to powerful leaders pioneering the way to equality.

Petit Zouave

A 'Lost & Found' photo hoping to be rediscovered & claimed by family. A "petit zouave".

Funny

Some rather comical moments captured in history. Comedians, funny scenes, and some rather quirky snapshots.

Felicia Lansbury

Felicia Lansbury

Third generation of an entertainment family, Felicia is also a professor teaching others about the entertainment industry

Presidential Scandals

Presidential Scandals

There have been Presidential scandals since the first US President!

Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley

Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley

From slave to business owner & dressmaker to Washington DC political elite - Elizabeth H. Keckley lived an amazing life.

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Similar Fashion Sense

Similar Fashion Sense

Sisters dressed in similar styles taken in California in the late 1800s.

Dickey Christmas tree in 1923

Dickey Christmas tree in 1923

I suppose it's not a new tradition to pick the tallest Christmas tree possible!

Composite photograph of child laborers

Composite photograph of child laborers

Photographer Lewis Wickes Hine dedicated much of his life to bringing awareness to child labor practices.

Pauli Benger circa 1941

Pauli Benger circa 1941

This young boy Pauli Benger sadly lost his life shortly after this photo was taken. Murdered at 3 years old at Auschwitz.

Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi & George Lucas Star Wars set

Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi & George Lucas Star Wars set

Alec Guinness & George Lucas. Alec wasn't thrilled to do Star Wars...little did he know it would be his iconic role.

Howard Van Buskirk, 1920 Ford

Howard Van Buskirk, 1920 Ford

A 1920s Ford is a lot different than today's trucks - but boy does is still have style.

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Sarah Winchester

Sarah Winchester

A psychic told Sarah Winchester she was haunted by vengeful spirits who were killed by Winchester guns.

Joan Fontaine

Joan Fontaine was a famous actress during Hollywood's Golden Age. She had one child & adopted a 4yr old Peruvian girl.

Shari Lewis

Puppeteer Shari Lewis introduced the world to Lamb Chop & her first tv show replaced 'The Howdy Doody Show' in 1960.

RIP Ed Asner

Best known as tv character Lou Grant, Asner passed on 8/29/2021 at age 91

Theodore Roosevelt Jr.

Theodore Roosevelt Jr.

The 26th President of the U.S., Theodore Roosevelt went to work after McKinley was assassinated in 1901.

Michaela M Cohan

Michaela M Cohan

The granddaughter of composer George M. Cohan, Michaela was impressive in her own right.

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1920s

The Roaring 20s - 100 years ago - brought change of transportation (airlines & cars) and cameras to everyday life.

Hats

It used to be that every socially acceptable man & woman wouldn't leave their house without a hat. Boy have times changed.

Entertainers

Remembering the actors, singers, & so many others who entertained us over the years.

Native Americans

Native Americans

Historical photos of Native Americans

Hairstyles

From curls to straight, long to shoulder-length, hairstyles have remained a mode of expression over the centuries.

Fashion

Fashions change significantly every decade, but often come back in style. Recognize some of these now retro designs?

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Featured Biographies

Apr 29, 1917 - Jul 15, 2012

Clarence Albert Davis

Clarence Albert Davis

Jan 7, 1892 - Nov 14, 1954

Edward Lee Snead

Edward Lee Snead

Jun 5, 1910 - Dec 17, 1976

George D. Allesee Sr.

George D. Allesee Sr.

Jun 14, 1898 - Jul 28, 1968

Gerard J Lesizza

Gerard J Lesizza

Mar 13, 1936 - Apr 19, 2008

Harold Leon Cobb

Harold Leon Cobb

Jul 23, 1924 - Sep 1986

Hollis Joseph Kroetsch

Hollis Joseph Kroetsch

Jan 1, 1903 - Feb 1978

James Wright Hunley

James Wright Hunley

May 13, 1927 - Dec 17, 2003

Jan 5, 1917 - Sep 10, 2007

Jobe Henry Martin

1919 - Jun 2, 1944

June Adean Besing

June Adean Besing

Oct 25, 1925 - Dec 19, 2003

Lydia Ada (Allison) McBride

Lydia Ada (Allison) McBride

Oct 10, 1873 - Mar 27, 1933

Margaret Hamilton

Margaret Hamilton

Dec 9, 1902 - May 16, 1985

Owen Timothy Bailey

Owen Timothy Bailey

Oct 10, 1888 - Aug 1979

Ralph Fowler Coleman

Ralph Fowler Coleman

Jun 13, 1921 - Jan 23, 2001

Victor A Marasti

Victor A Marasti

Aug 9, 1918 - May 2, 2001

W Richard Niver

W Richard Niver

Oct 23, 1930 - Oct 25, 2014

William Clifford Griffin

William Clifford Griffin

May 13, 1932 - Aug 16, 2012

William Earl Chambers Sr

William Earl Chambers Sr

Aug 27, 1935 - Feb 10, 2014

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