Lucio Giudice

A photo of New Year's Eve in a cafe circa 1910 - 1915.

Lady Diana Manners, born Lady Diana Olivia Winifred Maud Manners, the original "Diana" She was officially born to the union of the 8th Duke of Rutland and his wife, the former Violet Lindsay but her biological father was thought to be writer Henry Cust.

Considered the most beautiful young woman in England, she starred on the British stage as well as some early silent films. She used the name the Lady Diana Manners from 1892 -1919 and went by several other names throughout her life. This photo, therefore may have been taken during her stage career about 1918.

Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Bain News Service

A photo of the Hauck Christmas tree that was found in the Library of Congress. It's estimated that this photo was taken between 1910 and 1935. This photo was a gift to the LOC by Herbert A French in 1947.

A photo of Diego F. (1873-1927) and Anna Arena (1880-1954) D'Amico on their wedding day, October 27, 1901. They were married in Baltimore.

I've "rescued" an old photograph of F. C. RATH in front of his grocery store. The photograph was likely taken in the early 1900's. He is pictured along with two of his employees. I believe that this is Gottfried “Fred” C. RATH. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding Fred and his family:

Gottfried “Fred” Christian RATH was b. 18 Jan 1871 in Dubuque, IA to Godfrey or Gottfried “Fred” RATH (1846-1888) and Johanna LAPE or LOEB (1850-1920). He was one of 8 children born to this couple including, Ann F. RATH WEICHOLD (1869-1952); Fred Christian; Frederick; Franklin “Frank” RATH (1873-1945); George RATH (1875-1950); Thomas; Envina; and Emma Elizabeth RATH (1879 or 1881-1923). Fred married Margaret or Margarette Ellen KEIDERLING (b. 1877 in Sommerville, NJ-1938) and together they had 3 children including, Harold Gottfried RATH (1895-1896); Gordon Brandon RATH (1897-1983) and Andrew Plattner RATH (1900-1991) all born in Iowa City, IA or Waterloo, IA.

Fred died in June 1948 and is buried in the Fairview Cemetery in Waterloo, IA.

Census records provide the following details:

1880 census of Dubuque, IA:

Gotfried F. RATH, age 34, a Pork Packer, born Prussia, parents born Prussia
Hannah RATH, wife, age 29, Keeping House, born Prussia, parents born Prussia
Anna RATH, dau, age 11, born IA
Fredrick RATH, son, age 9, born IA
Franklin RATH, son, age 6, born IA
George RATH, son, age 4, born IA
Envina RATH, dau, age 9 months, born IA

1900 census of East Waterloo, IA:

Fred RATH, age 29, born Feb 1871, married 5 years, born IA, parents born Germany/IA, a Packing House Clerk
Margaret RATH, wife, age 22, born Aug 1877, married 5 years, 2 children/2 living, born IA, parents born Germany/Ireland
Harold RATH, son, age 4, born Dec 1895, born IA
Gordon RATH, son, age 2, born Jul 1897, born IA

1910 census of Waterloo, IA:

Fred C. RATH, age 39, married 15 years, born IA, parents born Germany, a Grocery Store Merchant
Margaret E. RATH, wife, age 33, married 15 years, 3 children/3 living, born NJ, parents born Germany/NJ
Harold G. RATH, son, age 13, born IA
Gordon B. RATH, son, age 12, born IA
Andrew R. RATH, son, age 10, born IA

1920 census of Waterloo, IA:

Fred RATH, age 49, born IA, parents born Germany, a Grocery Merchant
Margaret RATH, wife, age 33, born NJ, parents born Germany
Harold RATH, son, age 24, born IA, a Grocery Store Salesman
Gordon RATH, son, age 22, born IA
Andrew RATH, son, age 19, born IA

1930 census of Castle Hill, IA:

Fred C. RATH, age 60, first married at age 24, born IA, parents born Germany/IA, a Packing House Foreman
Margaret E. RATH, wife, age 52, first married at age 15, born NJ, parents born Germany/Northern Ireland

1940 census of Castle Hill, IA:

Fred C. RATH, age 69, a widower, born IA, a Meat Packing Foreman

I am hoping to locate someone from this RATH Family so that this wonderful old photograph can be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.

Thanks,
Shelley

A photo of Maude Mae DeWitt. Maudie was the daughter of Joseph W. DeWitt. She was born December 22, 1888 in Christian Co, Missouri and died January 3, 1979 in Denver, Colorado. Maudie is wearing a pendant with a photo of Paris "Toad" Hargis, in it. At the time of this photo she had just become, Mrs. Paris Hargis. They married August 14th, 1905 at - Ozark, Christian County, Missouri. As far as I am aware, they only had one child, Joseph "Joe" DeWitt Hargis (1907 - 1939). Isn't she a pretty one?

If anyone is aware of other children in this family, or if Joe possible fathered a child, I would be grateful for information or how to contact them, thank you.

A photo found at antique shop. Not my family line.
Written on the back: Tama Kura or Kuva Otella Kuhtik. 1900.
Picture taken in Boston.

People in photo include: Otella Kuhtik

A photo of Alick Newberg

A photo of Unknown Bills and Reynolds family Members - just sitting around the ol' campfire in Oklahoma, date unknown.

Can anyone date this picture approximately?

A photo of the Howell Theatre Coleman, Tx. on a cold winter nite 1947

A photo of Nat King Cole and daughter Natalie Cole in the mid 1950's.

Natalie sang on her father's Christmas album in 1956 and began performing at age 11. A life-long career in singing and acting followed these early performances.

She died on December 31st, 2015, leaving behind a son who is also a musician - the 3rd generation of musicians.

A photo of Jeanette R Van Derveer

A photo of William Henthorne

A photo of an unknown boy - a "petit zouave"

This is a photo of my Gt. Aunt, Bertha J. Fox, daughter of Enos Augustus Fox and Amanda Orvilla Cooper of Broadalbin, Fulton County, New York. It was taken about 1897 at a photo studio in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York I believe. She was the wife of George Conroy Beardsdley. They did not have any children. They lived in Niagara Falls, New York, Cleveland, Ohio and then retired to live in several different cities in Florida. Bertha was born March 25th., 1876 in Broadalbin, N.Y. and died on January 18th., 1959 in Rensselaer, N.Y.

This photo was purchased by me at the flea market in Dayton, OH

Who is this woman, and who is the man in the photo in the broach she is wearing?

Myrtie Adams Atha lived from 1899 to 1961. With friend, mailed card from Cincinnati, OH to an Aunt in Boone County, Kentucky. Postcard 1920s