The 1930s
The decade of the worldwide Great Depression
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The 1930's were a decade of severe stress: the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, the rise of Nazism. But it was also the end of Prohibition, the beginning of the change of land management (poor farm practices created the Dust Bowl), and the New Deal. It was a tough time through which to live but it was also the beginning of changes that lead to prosperity.
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A photo of Carol and brother Murray Altmann riding their bikes in Manhattan NYC late 1930's. This is my mother (Carol Altmann Pinsky) on her bike with her brother, enjoying the streets of NYC. Somehow this picture was used for an ad that was one of those small inserts inside the subway trains at the time. My mother left NY in 1945 and went to St Paul, MN to make a life. She chose there because her sister Ruth Altmann had moved there. She lived there until 1970, when she moved to Los Angeles. She was a photographer, painter, poet, and writer. She was strong, fierce and a liberated woman from the moment she was born. Just like her own mother, Francis Saltzberg Altmann.
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Sep 21, 2015 by: Susan Pinsky
Susan Pinsky
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A photo of Marjorie Jean Sibbitt aka Jean or Jeanne
People in this photo:
Unknown - Unknown
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Sep 17, 2015 by: April Lougheed
April Lougheed
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A photo of Alvah Wilbur Nason (1933 -2008)
People in this photo:
Jan 7, 1933 - Oct 2, 2008
A photo of Augustus Callaghan
People in this photo:
1890 - Unknown
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May 10, 2015 by: Robin Knight
Robin Knight
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A photo of Lockport, NY Locks and vintage vehicle: Written on the back of this photo say "FREDDY AND HIS NEW CAR 1933"
John J. Rynkiewicz (JJRynk@hotmail.com)
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Feb 11, 2015 by: John J. Rynkiewicz
John J. Rynkiewicz
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A photo of Vince Klem taken in Baltimore, MD in October 1938
People in this photo:
Sep 14, 1911 - Oct 15, 1994
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Jan 16, 2015 by: Trixie Ryzlewicz
Trixie Ryzlewicz
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A photo of Vivian Blied
People in this photo:
Oct 18, 1920 - December 1982
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Dec 14, 2014 by: Barbara Pedrick-Blied
Barbara Pedrick-Blied
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A photo of Myrtis Virginia M. (Estep-Crinley) Breuning, taken in 1939.
People in this photo:
Nov 8, 1905 - Jun 24, 1996
Photo taken in 1935 when Anna had 3 years old.
People in this photo:
1932 - Sep 29, 1941
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Sep 24 by: Marco Antonio
Marco Antonio
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This is a photo of Robert Lee Sharp added by Lynne Norris on September 23, 2020.
People in this photo:
Jul 16, 1930 - Mar 8, 2014
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Sep 23 by: Lynne Norris
Lynne Norris
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The gentleman here looks very much like Will Rogers to me. This is a found photo and I have no information about it.
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Sep 20 by: Jesse Dean Williams
Jesse Dean Williams
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Man finds a statue in the park that he could use for an unusual photo. Unknown man. Guess the 30's.
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Sep 20 by: Jesse Dean Williams
Jesse Dean Williams
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Sep 19 by: Shirl Minix
Shirl Minix
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A little girl full of promise fulfilled. Ruth Bader Ginsburg at age 2 in 1935.
People in this photo:
Mar 15, 1933 - Sep 18, 2020
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Sep 19 by: Kathy Pinna
Kathy Pinna
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Louis Trescony, King City High School Class of 1938
People in this photo:
Jan 27, 1921 - Nov 27, 2001
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Sep 15 by: Miranda LeKander
Miranda LeKander
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Back Row.. Gilbert, Pearl, Stan, Carmen, Lindsay
Front Myrtle and Stan ( Husband )
People in this photo:
Unknown - Unknown
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Sep 14 by: Stephen Darlow
Stephen Darlow
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This is a photo of William Anthony Cathcart Cooper added by Kerry Miles on September 14, 2020.
People in this photo:
January 1910 - Unknown
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Sep 14 by: Kerry Miles
Kerry Miles
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Approximately 18 yr old. At home
People in this photo:
Jul 14, 1917 - Mar 20, 1994
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Sep 9 by: Lisa Young
Lisa Young
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This is a photo of Clara M (Houser) Walicki added by Angie Geneloni on September 8, 2020.
People in this photo:
Oct 25, 1917 - Dec 16, 2012
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Sep 8 by: Angie Geneloni
Angie Geneloni
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Franklin High School senior yearbook photo of Gene Roddenberry
People in this photo:
Aug 19, 1921 - Oct 24, 1991
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Sep 8 by: Daniel Pinna
Daniel Pinna
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1939 Peabody High School yearbook photo of Bernard Nangle. His favorite quote was "Leaders are born, not made" and it says that he was a member of the Glee Club and Golf team.
The yearbook describes him as:
"Bernie" is that quiet type of person who realizes that life is worthwhile if we make it so. He is an exceptionally good golfer, and his willingness to be friendly are bound to "put him over."
People in this photo:
Mar 5, 1920 - Mar 2, 1997
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Sep 5 by: Daniel Pinna
Daniel Pinna
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This is a photo of Cora S Caluda added by Carolyn Clausing on August 28, 2020.
People in this photo:
Feb 27, 1921 - Dec 12, 2001
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Aug 28 by: Carolyn Clausing
Carolyn Clausing
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Joe and Sylvia Trepina wedding photo.
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Aug 26 by: Robert Boyd
Robert Boyd
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Elsworth Taylor Harris and Mary P with their five daughters. Back row: Neva B., Mary Ellen (AKA Sue), Elsie, and Irene.
In front: Mida Faith, Rev. ET and Mary
People in this photo:
Jan 15, 1896 - Feb 15, 1975
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Aug 25 by: Sharon Greuel
Sharon Greuel
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Henry was in the 135th Herts yeomanry RA and was with colonel Toosey’s men on Bridge over the river Kwai, He died 6th August 1945 and is buried in Kanchanburi Thailand.
People in this photo:
c. 1913 - Aug 6, 1945
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Aug 25 by: Martin Burgin
Martin Burgin
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This is a photo of Joyce Ellen Morgan added by Patricia Walling on August 18, 2020.
People in this photo:
Jul 7, 1935 - Unknown
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Aug 18 by: Patricia Walling
Patricia Walling
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This is a photo of Charles William Witchey and Mary Elizabeth (White) Huston added by Ariana Paul on August 13, 2020.
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Aug 13 by: Ariana Paul
Ariana Paul
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Aug 12 by: Evelyn Corder
Evelyn Corder
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Fotaq Gjoni’s (Frank Jones’) U.S. Passport photo.
People in this photo:
Apr 3, 1894 - 1944
At Dunie's Delicatessen, St. Louis: Unkown, Sam Fleischmann, Albert Fleischman, Ben Fleischmann
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Jul 29 by: Michael Fleischmann
Michael Fleischmann
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Robert Bocan "Uncle Bob" with Joe Trepina and Joan Trepina (child) c. 1937 Los Angeles
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Jul 26 by: Robert Boyd
Robert Boyd
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Anton Rybica (tallest in back), Joe Trepina next to Anton on right and Bessie Rybica in front center. Sylvia Trepina far left and Joan Trepina (child). c.1939
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Jul 24 by: Robert Boyd
Robert Boyd
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Anton & Bessie Rybica ( sitting) with Joan Trepina (child). Unknown couple in back. c. 1936
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Jul 24 by: Robert Boyd
Robert Boyd
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George Rybica and Joe Trepina 1933.
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Jul 24 by: Robert Boyd
Robert Boyd
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John Tulipan, Civilian Conservation Corps
People in this photo:
Jan 16, 1917 - Nov 1, 1980
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Jul 22 by: Irene Wolf
Irene Wolf
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This is a photo of Gwendolyn Walser added by Brigette Meeker on July 15, 2020.
People in this photo:
Dec 8, 1927 - Aug 4, 1997
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Jul 15 by: Brigette Meeker
Brigette Meeker
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As a boy in high school!
People in this photo:
Feb 5, 1928 - Jul 17, 1993
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Jul 10 by: Debbie Polin
Debbie Polin
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Marvin with his mother in her back garden.
People in this photo:
May 9, 1907 - Mar 25, 1980
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Jul 9 by: Grace Brewer
Grace Brewer
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Jul 9 by: Crystal N Frary
Crystal N Frary
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This is a photo of Murray Hutchinson added by Charles Fyler on July 3, 2020.
People in this photo:
Nov 3, 1913 - March 1979
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Jul 3 by: Charles Fyler
Charles Fyler
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This is a photo of Doris Ann (Phillips) Trexler added by Melissa Trexler Kirchner on July 1, 2020.
People in this photo:
c. 1929 - c. Nov 30, 2018
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Jul 1 by: Melissa Trexler Kirchner
Melissa Trexler Kirchner
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Leslie and his son Peter Garratt c 1931
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Jun 30 by: Steve Garratt
Steve Garratt
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Baby Montgomery...put up for adoption at birth January 19, 1920, Akron Ohio. Looking for his birth parents, my great grandparents (extended family). This is my grandfather,
University of Florida 1939
People in this photo:
c. Jan 19, 1920 - 1977
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Jun 22 by: Tammy Huguelet
Tammy Huguelet
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This is a photo of Mack Stawnychka on the far right with his big farm dog. Margaret standing in the background with a puppy. Little Rose in the front. The man in the middle seems to have a rooster. Photo taken along the Assiniboine River in Saskatchewan in 1930 added by Jeffery Hill on June 22, 2020.
People in this photo:
1919 - Dec 20, 1944
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Jun 22 by: Jeffery Hill
Jeffery Hill
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This is a photo of on the left Alyce M (Patenaude) Chase on the right her twin sister Bertha M. (Patenaude) Meade added by Brigette Meeker on June 18, 2020.
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Jun 18 by: Brigette Meeker
Brigette Meeker
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This is a photo of J. Arthur Patenaude, Mildred M Roberts Patenaude, Virginia L Patnaude Jensen, Children Theresa Patenaude Smith , Robert A Patenaude, and Mary Patnaude Urban (Virginia's confirmation May 1936), added by Brigette Meeker on June 18, 2020.
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Jun 18 by: Brigette Meeker
Brigette Meeker
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Younger David Sadler
People in this photo:
Sep 29, 1901 - May 26, 1990
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Jun 12 by: Lisa Simonok
Lisa Simonok
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This is a photo of Lillie Lenora Walser Carlton children of Feb15 1930 Charlene age 7Joyce age 5 Jack Wood Age 1, unknown child? added by Brigette Meeker on June 3, 2020.
People in this photo:
May 16, 1903 - Apr 13, 1972
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Jun 3 by: Brigette Meeker
Brigette Meeker
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