School Days c. 1917

From my grandmother’s album . Durand Illinois.

I don’t see anyone I recognize

Says Sweet 16 in the Year 1917

From my Grandmother’s Album.

Not sure about the significance of this photo. No recognizable relatives. Location is Durand , Illinois. At least this one is dated. My mother would have been five years old that year.

Any ideas on the occasion?

Another Unidentified Photo c 1917

Not my grandmother or one of her sisters. From my grandmother’s album.

My Mother in a Sheep Pen 1917

I can’t remember if I posted this already. She’s 4 or 5 depending what month. Born Sept 1912

My Grandmother and Great Aunt c.1917

But who is in the middle? A neighbor, relative? Their grandmother? Not their mother.

I wish I knew. Maybe my cousins will be able to identify.

On the left my Aunt Edna and on the right her sister Charlotte, my maternal grandmother. The woman between is unidentified.

Durand Illinois c.1917

Spring 1917 Uncle Robert Holds a Lamb

Spring 1917.

Durand Illinois.  

From my grandmother’s album

My mother’s brother, Robert, holds a lamb.