Joanna (Henshaw) Rotberg had bested the odds by surviving amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, for 16 years when the life expectancy after diagnosis is typically three to five years. Then, in 2006, she received the even-rarer diagnosis of mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer. Died at age 73 in New Hampshire/Summer of 2008 at the family vacation home. Lived in Lexington, MA with her husband, Robert I. Rotberg.
Portrait photographs and paintings of our loved ones and ancestors.
Before photos we had paintings of family members - most usually these were reserved for the well off. The era of modern photography began with the daguerreotype, in 1839. Since the advent of photogr...
Photos documenting holidays, special events, and celebrations.
Before the advent of photography, we didn't have a way to see visually what happened. Now, of course, we have over two centuries of visual recollections of how people celebrate the important events i...
Discover Massachusetts' history and diverse heritage through vintage and contemporary family photos and documents.
These family photos and documents from Massachusetts provide a captivating glimpse into the state's history and heritage, reflecting the lives, stories, and traditions of families in the Bay State. Th...
Our homes from the past - from our childhood family home, our starter homes, to the homes we retire in.
Our homes provide us with a sense of security, stability, and comfort, and it is where we can escape from the outside world and find peace and solitude. A home is a place where we can relax, unwind, a...