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Lewis Martin

Civil War veteran Lewis Martin was in an unmarked grave for 121 years until November 2nd, 2013.

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Native Americans

Native Americans

Historical photos of Native Americans

Real Life Newsies Were Very Different Than What We Saw In The Disney Film

Real Life Newsies Were Very Different Than What We Saw In The Disney Film

Real life 'newsies' or newsboys had a much different life than depicted in Disney's 1992 Newsies musical.

Frank Edward Kroetch

Frank Edward Kroetch

Frank Kroetch lied about his age to join the Navy in WWII. Thought he was the youngest on his ship until a reunion in 1999.

Colonel Charles Sweeny

Colonel Charles Sweeny

Colonel Sweeney risked his citizenship with the FBI on his trail as he recruited pilots to join him before WWII.

Halloween Party, 1951

Halloween Party, 1951

So many cute faces and costumes. A Sunday school or school class photo from circa 1951 Massachusetts.

Ann McLeod Moody

Ann McLeod Moody

As a high school and college student, she was a recognized beauty. Even though a talent agent pursued her, she became . . .

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Dale Forsyth

A "Lost & Found" photo looking for its home - cute Dale and a 59-pound pumpkin.

George Roberts

George Roberts - born a slave & became a freeman privateer working onboard merchant vessels. He was 95 when he died in 1861.

Gladys (Simmons) Van Kleeck

Gladys (Simmons) Van Kleeck

Calm person, calm kitty? Or is it vice versa? Whatever, this 1910 photo brings a smile to our faces.

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.

Influenza - Public Transportation

Influenza - Public Transportation

Seattle street car conductor prevents a passenger without a mask from riding public transportation during the 1918 Influenza.

1968 Barracuda

The new 1968 Barracuda. The Mustang may have been more popular but many Barracudas were on the road.

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Basil & daughter Cynthia

Basil & daughter Cynthia

Who knew that Basil Rathbone had children? One was Cynthia, the others were Barbara and Basil Jr. Junior changed his name.

Helen Tiernan

Little Helen still haunts the graveyard where she was buried - over 80 yrs later.

Gerald R. Padalecki

Gerald R. Padalecki

Does he look like his famous son?

James Edmund Caan

James Edmund Caan

RIP Actor James Caan (1940 - 2022)

A couple of famous brothers ...

But he keeps a lower profile - we couldn't even find a picture of him!

Two sons - one is more famous

Two sons - one is more famous

This elementary school music teacher loves both - and shows it

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Toys

Toys! While many toys are digital today, see how we brought fun to our childhood during previous decades.

Pets

Pets can be our best friends or members of our family. From cats, dogs, horses to...giraffes?!

Funny

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

Entertainers

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

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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