Photos show their story
Discover family history through photos of the people & places from the past.
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We believe one of a kind vintage, antique and old family photos don’t belong tucked away in homes but rather shared with the world.
Below you will find the most recently added vintage photos shared by the community.
The first place to look for old family photos is from our own photo albums and photos hanging on the walls around the house. If it’s not convenient to scan the images, take a digital photo making sure that the flash doesn’t hide the image. The next step is to check storage and closets - you’d be surprised at the valuable collections found in old shoe boxes and school yearbooks.
Additionally, you might try asking relatives to scan and share their family photos. If that’s too big a task, consider asking nicely to borrow these family photo albums and returning them after you have digitized them.
Finally, one of the more fun places to look for old photos are in antique shops. We call these vintage images that have been separated from their families ‘orphan photos’. Many members subscribe to ‘RAOK’ or Random Acts of Kindness, who go on treasure hunts at antique stores, purchase these vintage photos, scan and then add them to AncientFaces. If names are included on the back of the photo you can take the extra step of researching the genealogy of the individual to help living family members find these treasures.
When adding photos it is important to include as many details as possible. This includes the location of where you found the photo, possible date of when the photo was taken, the names of the individuals, a description of who and what appears in the photo, and of course the photography studio name if possible.
Share and preserve your memories so that they are shared for generations to come.
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Where To Find Family Photos
The first place to look for old family photos is from our own photo albums and photos hanging on the walls around the house. If it’s not convenient to scan the images, take a digital photo making sure that the flash doesn’t hide the image. The next step is to check storage and closets - you’d be surprised at the valuable collections found in old shoe boxes and school yearbooks.
Additionally, you might try asking relatives to scan and share their family photos. If that’s too big a task, consider asking nicely to borrow these family photo albums and returning them after you have digitized them.
Finally, one of the more fun places to look for old photos are in antique shops. We call these vintage images that have been separated from their families ‘orphan photos’. Many members subscribe to ‘RAOK’ or Random Acts of Kindness, who go on treasure hunts at antique stores, purchase these vintage photos, scan and then add them to AncientFaces. If names are included on the back of the photo you can take the extra step of researching the genealogy of the individual to help living family members find these treasures.
Genealogy Photos
For genealogists old photos play a critical role in our family history research. Portrait and candid photos show the faces of our ancestors, and the photos of locations show the surroundings. In addition to adding faces to the names in our family trees, old photos provide clues. The photographer’s name or photography studio provides approximate dates & locations of when and where our ancestors lived. The clothing and pose of the ancestor all help to paint a story.When adding photos it is important to include as many details as possible. This includes the location of where you found the photo, possible date of when the photo was taken, the names of the individuals, a description of who and what appears in the photo, and of course the photography studio name if possible.
Share and preserve your memories so that they are shared for generations to come.
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A photo of Marjorie shared by Jay Belz on Ancestry.
People in this photo:
Oct 5, 1928 - Jun 1, 2003
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11:56 pm by: Kathy Pinna
Kathy Pinna
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A photo of Marjorie Moehlenkamp added to Ancestry by the user "stskjs84 "
People in this photo:
Oct 5, 1928 - Jun 1, 2003
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11:37 pm by: Kathy Pinna
Kathy Pinna
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The 1947 Lindenwood College yearbook photo of Marjorie Moehlenkamp.
People in this photo:
Oct 5, 1928 - Jun 1, 2003
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11:03 pm by: Daniel Pinna
Daniel Pinna
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The 1945 St. Charles High School yearbook photo of Marjorie Moehlenkamp when she was a junior. Her one word description under her name says "Musical". It looks as though each classmate could say one word to describe themselves.
People in this photo:
Oct 5, 1928 - Jun 1, 2003
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11:01 pm by: Daniel Pinna
Daniel Pinna
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The Main Avenue High School orchestra photo that appears in their 1920 yearbook. The 'personnel of the orchestra includes':
First Violins: Henry Moskowitz & Kathleen Moore & Saul Klein & Milton Winefield & Jule Maureaux
Flutes:
Francis Menger & Otto Mackenson
First Cornet:
George Geyer & Charles Chowning
Second Cornet:
Arnold Medley
Saxaphone:
Bernice Milburn & John Todd
Piano:
Edith Housden & Harriet Morgan
Second Violins:
Celest Briscoe & Nessye Levinson & Falve Wickline & Arthur Johnson & Aurora Gonzales & Nelson Surtees & Carrie Cadena
First Clarinet: Raymond Pigott & Calven Thompson & Conard Romberg
Second Clarinets: Frank Wallace & Benjiman Edwards & Edwin Armstrong
Trombone: William Barber & Frank Kime
Bass: Ruth Haigler
Drums: Robert THomas & James Scarborough
People in this photo:
Jan 24, 1905 - Jan 21, 1988
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12:43 pm by: Daniel Pinna
Daniel Pinna
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This is a photo of Dorothy Aileen Warren Eaton added by Elizabeth Naves on December 10, 2020.
People in this photo:
Nov 17, 1925 - Aug 19, 2018
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Dec 10 by: Elizabeth Naves
Elizabeth Naves
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This is a photo of Lester Eaton added by Elizabeth Naves on December 10, 2020.
People in this photo:
Jun 21, 1925 - Dec 14, 2004
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Dec 10 by: Elizabeth Naves
Elizabeth Naves
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This is a photo of Bernetha P Davis added by Ace Davis on December 10, 2020.
People in this photo:
Nov 3, 1953 - Dec 11, 2010
This is a photo of Curney Bellard added by Dwight Bellard on December 9, 2020.
People in this photo:
Jul 9, 1946 - November 1974
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Dec 9 by: Dwight Bellard
Dwight Bellard
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A photo of Ronald Reiland from the East Aurora High School yearbook, 1935
People in this photo:
Apr 16, 1917 - May 1983
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Dec 9 by: Kathy Pinna
Kathy Pinna
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Early 1950's don't know where!!I think he's in his early 20's.
People in this photo:
Dec 1, 1929 - Jun 8, 1994
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Dec 9 by: Daniel Henley
Daniel Henley
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The 1973 Dulaney High School yearbook photo of Linda Seville.
People in this photo:
Oct 4, 1954 - Dec 7, 2005
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Dec 9 by: Daniel Pinna
Daniel Pinna
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This is a photo of Virginia Buettner added by Bob O'Neill on December 9, 2020.
People in this photo:
Jul 1, 1917 - Jun 1, 2004
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Dec 9 by: Bob O'Neill
Bob O'Neill
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This is a photo of Elmer Smith added by Devin Turner on December 9, 2020.
People in this photo:
c. Feb 15, 1914 - c. Jul 19, 1968
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Dec 9 by: Devin Turner
Devin Turner
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This is a photo of Eda (Mannetti) (Screen) Zarrella added by Stephen Mannetti on December 9, 2020.
People in this photo:
Sep 17, 1917 - Aug 7, 2009
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Dec 9 by: Stephen Mannetti
Stephen Mannetti
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This is a photo of Anthony Mannetti Jr added by Stephen Mannetti on December 9, 2020.
People in this photo:
Jun 8, 1931 - Aug 10, 2014
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Dec 9 by: Stephen Mannetti
Stephen Mannetti
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This is a photo of Rudolph Mannetti added by Stephen Mannetti on December 9, 2020.
People in this photo:
Aug 23, 1926 - May 20, 2015
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Dec 9 by: Stephen Mannetti
Stephen Mannetti
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This is a photo of Edna 'Katie' Mannetti added by Stephen Mannetti on December 9, 2020.
People in this photo:
Sep 22, 1931 - Feb 12, 1999
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Dec 9 by: Stephen Mannetti
Stephen Mannetti
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This is a photo of John F Halloran added by Ellen Barrick on December 8, 2020.
People in this photo:
Jul 27, 1940 - Mar 31, 2001
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Dec 8 by: Ellen Barrick
Ellen Barrick
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This is a photo of Samuel C Lawson added by Sonja Lawson Finiff-Schlegel on December 8, 2020.
People in this photo:
c. Mar 15, 1919 - May 19, 1983
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Dec 8 by: Sonja Lawson Finiff-Schlegel
Sonja Lawson Finiff-Schlegel
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A photo of Henry James Foots on Find A Grave added by "W H" on 11 Jan 2014
People in this photo:
Jul 17, 1958 - May 16, 2013
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Dec 8 by: Kathy Pinna
Kathy Pinna
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This is a photo of Merwin L Allen added by Nick Christy Pedro on December 8, 2020.
People in this photo:
Feb 16, 1934 - Mar 1, 2015
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Dec 8 by: Nick Christy Pedro
Nick Christy Pedro
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This is a photo of Leslie Susan Banister Chieuchin added by Jennifer Banister on December 8, 2020.
People in this photo:
Dec 8, 1964 - Aug 17, 2008
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Dec 8 by: Jennifer Banister
Jennifer Banister
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Farrah Fawcett's famous poster, photo taken in 1976.
People in this photo:
Feb 2, 1947 - Jun 25, 2009
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Dec 8 by: Kathy Pinna
Kathy Pinna
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A photo of Farrah in 2003.
People in this photo:
Feb 2, 1947 - Jun 25, 2009
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Dec 8 by: Kathy Pinna
Kathy Pinna
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This is a photo of Carolina (Romero) Vigil added by Adrian Vigil on December 8, 2020.
People in this photo:
Unknown - Unknown
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Dec 8 by: Adrian Vigil
Adrian Vigil
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Dec 8 by: Stephanie Cockburn
Stephanie Cockburn
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This is a photo of Richard E Niederwerfer added by Chantelle Garcia on December 8, 2020.
People in this photo:
Feb 20, 1941 - Jun 14, 2000
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Dec 8 by: Chantelle Garcia
Chantelle Garcia
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This is a photo of Richard E Niederwerfer added by Chantelle Garcia on December 8, 2020.
People in this photo:
Feb 20, 1941 - Jun 14, 2000
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Dec 8 by: Chantelle Garcia
Chantelle Garcia
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This is a photo of Richard E Niederwerfer added by Chantelle Garcia on December 8, 2020.
People in this photo:
Feb 20, 1941 - Jun 14, 2000
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Dec 8 by: Chantelle Garcia
Chantelle Garcia
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This is a photo of Esperanza F Niederwerfer added by Chantelle Garcia on December 8, 2020.
People in this photo:
Jul 11, 1942 - Sep 24, 2002
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Dec 8 by: Chantelle Garcia
Chantelle Garcia
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Esperanza Niederwerfer on Radio Sevilla.
People in this photo:
Jul 11, 1942 - Sep 24, 2002
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Dec 8 by: Chantelle Garcia
Chantelle Garcia
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This is a photo of Maria Schell added by Amanda S. Stevenson on December 7, 2020.
People in this photo:
Jan 15, 1926 - Apr 26, 2005
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Dec 7 by: Amanda S. Stevenson
Amanda S. Stevenson
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This is a photo of Maria Schell added by Amanda S. Stevenson on December 7, 2020.
People in this photo:
Jan 15, 1926 - Apr 26, 2005
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Dec 7 by: Amanda S. Stevenson
Amanda S. Stevenson
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This is a photo of Maria Schell added by Amanda S. Stevenson on December 7, 2020.
People in this photo:
Jan 15, 1926 - Apr 26, 2005
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Dec 7 by: Amanda S. Stevenson
Amanda S. Stevenson
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This is a photo of Maria Schell added by Amanda S. Stevenson on December 7, 2020.
People in this photo:
Jan 15, 1926 - Apr 26, 2005
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Dec 7 by: Amanda S. Stevenson
Amanda S. Stevenson
11.1k+ favorites
This is a photo of Maria Schell added by Amanda S. Stevenson on December 7, 2020.
People in this photo:
Jan 15, 1926 - Apr 26, 2005
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Dec 7 by: Amanda S. Stevenson
Amanda S. Stevenson
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This is a photo of Maria Schell added by Amanda S. Stevenson on December 7, 2020.
People in this photo:
Jan 15, 1926 - Apr 26, 2005
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Dec 7 by: Amanda S. Stevenson
Amanda S. Stevenson
11.1k+ favorites
This is a photo of Maria Schell added by Amanda S. Stevenson on December 7, 2020.
People in this photo:
Jan 15, 1926 - Apr 26, 2005
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Dec 7 by: Amanda S. Stevenson
Amanda S. Stevenson
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A hand-tinted ambrotype of Sarah Winchester taken in 1865 by the Taber Photographic Company of San Francisco.
People in this photo:
1839 - Sep 5, 1922
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Dec 7 by: Kathy Pinna
Kathy Pinna
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