I have a set of 27 photographs that were taken during this trip, and they are all labeled on the back (likely Grandfather's handwriting). I will share a few each day for the next few days.
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| Wyoming 1917 Mrs. Sidley, Miss Holt, and Mr. Sidley |
I know the head is partially cropped in the following photo, but it is the only closeup photo in the collection of Bill Sidley, who looks like he might have been grandfather's age.
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| Wyoming 1917 Bill Sidley |
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| Wyoming 1917 L.T.C. [Lowell Townsend Copeland] and Bill all ready for a day of fishing. Catch anything? [unknown handwriting] |
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| Wyoming 1917 L.T.C. [Lowell Townsend Copeland] in his fishing outfit with his rod. |
Elizabeth -- I love old photos like these. What a great photo series. Thanks for sharing. I am wondering, was your grandfather a Boy Scout? The photo of LTC and Bill sure looks like two young men in a Scouting uniform of the period -- campaign hat, neckerchief. . . The only thing missing is any kind of patches on the shirts.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful photos! I agree with John's question regarding whether or not your grandfather was a Boy Scout.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adventure this must have been for your grandfather!
Jana, No, I don't believe he was ever a Boy Scout. And yes, this must have been quite a fun adventure for him.
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Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteI want to let you know that two of your blog posts are listed in today's Fab Finds post at http://janasgenealogyandfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/2014/10/follow-friday-fab-finds-for-october-17.html
Have a great weekend!
Thanks for the mention. I have now gone back and added links to the next posts here. There are a total of three blog posts of photos.
DeleteI so love these photos! What a great treasure. So much history and nostalgia.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had known my grandfather better - he died when I was nine. It would have been fun to show him these photos and get the stories behind them!
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