Unclaimed Photos and Memorabilia

Fimmerman, Laura D., May 1866 (Back)Handwritten note on the back says “Laura D. Fimmerman, May “/86. Photographer information: Instantaneous Portraits of Children, A Successful Specialty, Artist, Photographer, Dabbs Studio, Cor. Market & Liberty Str., Pittsburgh, Pa. The negative of this photograph is preserved for a future order and can be reduced for the smallest locket, or enlarged up to life size and finished in crayon, ink or water color.” Note: Ancestry.com has Laura B. Fimmerman, age 54 (b. 1866 in Ohio) married to J. M. Fimmerman and living in Cuyahoga County, Ohio in 1910 and 1920. In 1910 they were married for 28 years, which means they were married in 1882, so this wouldn’t have been her wedding portrait. Their daughter was born about 1886 so this may have been a portrait done after she was born.

Fimmerman, Laura D., May 1866 (Front) 4.25” x 6.5” photo mounted on matt board. Photographer: Dabbs, Pittsburgh, Pa. Photo is of a formal photo of a young woman.

GAR Post No. 153, Capt. Thos. EspyThis photo is from a card produced by the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie PA 15106. Espy Post Hours: Ongoing tours on Saturdays between 11:00am and 3:00pm. Free and open to the public. Call for weekday appointments and contact Diane Klinefelter at 412-276-3456 x9 for group tours.

Godard, Betty and Frankie, ca 1917 7″ x 11″ portrait of Betty and Frankie Godard. Handwritten on bottom of photo: Betty and Frankie Goddard, Adah Grace children. Photographer: O. C. Henry Studio, 339 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, Penn. Donated by A. David Brayton, December 2017.

Greenwalt, Thomas, Allegheny County, 1914 (Back) 4.25” x 6.5” photo of two men on what looks like an amusement ride, mounted on a postcard. Donated by Shelly Cardiel in Kirkland, WA. Handwritten note on back of photo: Thomas Greenwalt | Allen Neil | Sat., Oct. 24th, 1914

Greenwalt, Thomas, Allegheny County, 1914 (Front) 4.25” x 6.5” photo of two men on what looks like an amusement ride, mounted on a postcard. Donated by Shelly Cardiel in Kirkland, WA: I am enclosing an old photograph of Thomas GREENWALT and AJlen NEIL of Allegheny County, PA. I’ve attempted to locate someone from the family so that the photograph could be returned to them; however, I was not successful. I am passing the photograph along to you in hopes that you might be able to make a connection with the family in addition to sharing the photograph with others in your community.

Guffy, Frank C. (Elizabeth) 4.25″ x 6.5″ photo mounted on heavy card stock by A.K.P. Trask at 1210 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. Handwritten note on the back of the photo says “Frank C. Guffy, Elizabeth” and 1882 is noted in the upper right-hand corner on the back as well. The source of this photo donation is unknown.

Hemlein Sample, Anna M. Autograph Album (Cover-Front and Back) Front and back covers of the 3.75” x 6.0” Autograph Album of Anna M. Hemlein Sample of West View, Allegheny County, Pa,, courtesy of Shelley Cardiel in Kirkland, WA. Condition: Fragile

Hoag, Israel V., Pittsburg, 18864.25″ x 6.5″ photo mounted on heavy card stock by Dabbs, 174 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, PA. Handwritten note on the back of the photo is written in pencil and is very hard to read. It looks to be “G. V. Hoag, Pittsburg, 1886.” However, there is an Israel V. Hoag listed on the 1880 U.S. Census in Pittsburgh, PA. Source of photo unknown.

Icelar, Adam J. (McGough Photos) 2.35″ x 3.8″ photo sent by Pam Temple, Tarentum, PA. “The second envelope has pictures from Ralph McGough who was born 23 February 1908 when they lived at 728 Montclair St. in the 23rd ward of Pittsburgh.” There is no mention in the letter from Pam Temple as to the relationship between Adam J. Icelar and Ralph McGough. Photographed by Hunt & Rogers, Nos. 25 & 28, In the Neck, Brownsville, Pa.

Large, Richard Breenen, Elizabeth, PA, 1882 4.25″ x 6.5″ photo mounted on heavy card stock by “Pach Photography, 841 Broadway, Cor 13th St., New York. Your Duplicates order No. 4464.” Handwritten note on the back of the photo says “Richard Breeden Large (Learge), Elizabeth, PA, 1882). The handwritten Learge was verified to be Large. There is a Richard B. Large in Elizabeth, PA. on the 1880 U.S. Census Source of photo donation unknown.

McGough, S. Postcard (McGough Photos) 5″ x 3.5″ postcard from S. McG. to Mrs. Mary B. Sloan sent by Pam Temple, Tarentum, PA. “The second envelope has pictures from Ralph McGough who was born 23 February 1908 when they lived at 728 Montclair St. in the 23rd ward of Pittsburgh.” Writing on back of photo says “With My Compliments, Jim” Note on back of postcard says “This is Bart’s house.”

McGormack: One Woman and Three Men (Front) 6.5″ x 8.5″ formal photo of a woman and man seated and two men standing behind, mounted on matt board. Photograher: Smith, Manchester, Vt. (Possible handwritten photographer notes at top of matt board: X eyes | XX eyes) Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

McGough, Ralph, Easter 1920 4.25″ x 2.5″ photo sent by Pam Temple, Tarentum, PA. “The second envelope has pictures from Ralph McGough who was born 23 February 1908 when they lived at 728 Montclair St. in the 23rd ward of Pittsburgh.” There is no mention in the letter from Pam Temple as to the relationship between Adam J. Icelar and Ralph McGough. Photographed by Hunt & Rogers, Nos. 25 & 28, In the Neck, Brownsville, Pa.

McKinley, A. F., Elizabeth, Pa, May 1887 4.25″ x 6.5″ photo mounted on heavy card stock by an unknown studio. Handwritten note on the back of the photo is written twice in pencil, “A. F. McKinley, Elizabeth, Pa, May 1887.” Source of photo unknown.

Musical Men, September 28, 1945 This is a photo that was found in the collection of Harry H. Kichta that has no other identifying marks except the date and the photo studio, Ott’s Photo Service, 7108 Campania Avenue, Pittsburgh 6, PA. HI 9397, September 28, 1945, #2. This would have been taken just after the end of World War II, so maybe it was a celebration of some sort, but only for men.

Neil, Allen, Allegheny County, PA, 1914 (Back) 4.25” x 6.5” photo of two men on what looks like an amusement ride, mounted on a postcard. Donated by Shelly Cardiel in Kirkland, WA. Handwritten note on back of photo: Thomas Greenwalt | Allen Neil | Sat., Oct. 24th, 1914

Neil, Allen_Allegheny County, PA_1914 (Front) 4.25” x 6.5” photo of two men on what looks like an amusement ride, mounted on a postcard. Donated by Shelly Cardiel in Kirkland, WA: I am enclosing an old photograph of Thomas GREENWALT and AJlen NEIL of Allegheny County, PA. I’ve attempted to locate someone from the family so that the photograph could be returned to them; however, I was not successful. I am passing the photograph along to you in hopes that you might be able to make a connection with the family in addition to sharing the photograph with others in your community.

Newlin, Will E. (Elizabeth) 4.25″ x 6.5″ photo mounted on heavy card stock by Dabbs, 174 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, PA. Handwritten note on the back of the photo is written in pencil and is very hard to read. It says “Will (?) E. Newlin, Elizabeth.” Source unknown.

Paff, Mr. and Mrs. S. R., Monongahla, Pa. 2″ x 3″ photo sent by Pam Temple, Tarentum, PA. “The second envelope has pictures from Ralph McGough who was born 23 February 1908 when they lived at 728 Montclair St. in the 23rd ward of Pittsburgh.” There is no mention in the letter from Pam Temple as to the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Paff and Ralph McGough.

Payne, Great Grandfather, Pittsburgh, PA This photo was submitted by Shelley Cardiel (non-member), of Kirkland, WA, in 2008. She wrote: “I am enclosing a group of old photographs belonging to the Payne Family of Pittsburgh. (This one is of Great Grandfather Payne, taken in Pittsburgh, PA) I’ve attempted to locate someone from the family so that the photographs could be returned to them; however, I was not successful. I am passing the photographs along to you in hopes that you might be able to connect them with the families, in addition to seeing that they are shared with others in your community. I recover these treasures as a hobby. Please accept the photographs as a donation.”

Payne, Great Grandmother, Pittsburgh, PA This photo was submitted by Shelley Cardiel (non-member), of Kirkland, WA, in 2008. She wrote: “I am enclosing a group of old photographs belonging to the Payne Family of Pittsburgh. (This one is of Great Grandmother Payne, taken at Dabbs Studio in Pittsburgh, PA.) I’ve attempted to locate someone from the family so that the photographs could be returned to them; however, I was not successful. I am passing the photographs along to you in hopes that you might be able to connect them with the families, in addition to seeing that they are shared with others in your community. I recover these treasures as a hobby. Please accept the photographs as a donation.”

Payne, Mattie, Pittsburgh, PA, Died at Age 23, Single This photo was submitted by Shelley Cardiel (non-member), of Kirkland, WA, in 2008. She wrote: “I am enclosing a group of old photographs belonging to the Payne Family of Pittsburgh. (This one is of Mattie Payne taken by Van Pelt & Webber, in Pittsburgh, PA.) I’ve attempted to locate someone from the family so that the photographs could be returned to them; however, I was not successful. I am passing the photographs along to you in hopes that you might be able to connect them with the families, in addition to seeing that they are shared with others in your community. I recover these treasures as a hobby. Please accept the photographs as a donation.”

Unidentified 026, by Dabbs in Pittsburgh (Front) Received from E. Krel: “Dear Western PA Genealogical Society, I have an ‘1893 B.L.H. Dabbs (Photographer), Est. 1861, 602 Liberty St., Pittsburgh, PA Cabinet Photo.’ Image of a man, appears to be a professional businessman. A lot of info about the photographer on the back. This is a free donation to you for your archives, genealogical research. Thank you.”

Unidentified 026, by Dabbs in Pittsburgh (Back)

Seidel,Charles, M.D., Ann Arbor, Michigan (Front) Thank you to Carolyn West for submitting this photo to WPGS and providing the following information: “Found this picture of Charles Seidel, M.D., in some papers that my family had. I think this is his graduation picture from the University of Michigan, class of the Mid-1880s. The photographer is Revanaugh from Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Back of photo says Chas Seidel M.D. Pitsburg PA) I didn’t want to destroy the picture and thought that maybe you know some of his descendants or would want the picture in your Collections.” Carolyn West, 219 Prarie View Court, Waupaca, WI 54981 | May 5, 2017

Seidel, Charles, M.D., Ann Arbor, Michigan(Back)

P&LERR Athletic Association Choir, Dec. 1952 8″ x 10″ photo received from Gloria Ours in February 2011. Signatures on the back of photo: Donald Szurley, Bernard Obusek, Marie Sheppard, Clyde L. Peters, Mary Hannon, Jos. E. Johnson, Grace Blum, Catherine Stuehling, Agnes M. Dyer, Ruth R. Evanson, Martha Reider, and Carl Lundeen

Schnider, Ethel – East Liberty, PA This photo was submitted by Shelley Cardiel (non-member), of Kirkland, WA, in 2009. The note says: “I am enclosing two old photographs from families in Allegheny County, PA. This one is of Ethel Schnider, which was taken at Jarrett’s Studio in East Liberty, PA. I’ve attempted to locate someone from the families so that the photographs could be returned to them; however, I was not successful. I am passing the photographs along to you in hopes that you might be able to connect them with the families, in addition to seeing that they are shared with others in your community. I recover these treasures as a hobby. Please accept the photographs as a donation.”

Schnupp Family, Date Unknown 6″ x 8.5″ copied black & white photograph, with no identification noted, except that it was with another photo with Mary Lan Schnupp noted. No location is noted. The source of this photograph donation is unknown.

Schnupp Women, Date Unknown 5″ x 8.5″ copied black & white photograph, with a faintly handwritten note on the back with the names Mary Lang Schnupp (standing), Kath Kraus Heigl (seated left), Augusta Kraus Lang (seated right), and Edward Charles Schnupp (baby in front). Positions on the photo are assumed by the placement of the names on the back of the photo. No location is noted. The source of this photograph donation is unknown.

Sloan, Mary B., Monongahela, PA, 1919 Woman on horse photo postcard sent to Mrs. Mary B. Sloan, 810 Sheridan Street, Monongahela, PA: Dear Cousan Mary I received your postal card it found the house you said in your postal you was coming soon that will be alright let me know when you come and what train so I can meet you noting more “Sue G” Note: This is Bart’s horse.

Sullivan, Chester, Pittsburgh, PA (Back) 4.25” x 6.5” photo of a small child in a pram, mounted on a postcard. Donated by Shelly Cardiel in Kirkland, WA. Handwritten note on back: Chester Sullivan, Age 10 months.

Sullivan, Chester, Pittsburgh, PA (Front) 4.25” x 6.5” photo of a small child in a pram, mounted on a postcard. Donated by Shelly Cardiel in Kirkland, WA.

Temple-McGough Correspondence 2018May21 Pat Temple sent two envelopes of photographs to WPGS to share on our website. One was marked Temple Bible. These pictures were found in the bible of my great grandparents Alexander Temple, 1836-1900 and his wife Elmira E. Long, 1839-1913. I have no idea who the tin type pictures are but the other picture has a name on the back of it. Do not know if she is a friend or relative. They lived in Aliquippa, PA. The second envelope had pictures from Ralph McGough who was born 23 February 1908 when they lived at 728 Montclair St. in the 23rd Ward of Pittsburgh. His parents were Ralph McGough, Sr. and Blanche A. Sloan.

Unidentified 029 (Temple Bible Photos) 2.25″ x 3.5″ tintype photo of a small child sent by Pam Temple, Tarentum, PA. “There are two envelopes and one is marked Temple Bible. These pictures were found in the bible of my great grandparents Alexander Temple, 1836-1900 and his wife Elmira E. Long, 1839-1913. I have no idea who the tintype pictures are but the other picture has a name on the back of it. Do not know if she is a friend or relative. They lived in Aliquippa, PA.”

Unidentified 030 (Temple Bible Photos) 2.25″ x 3.5″ tintype photo of a small child sent by Pam Temple, Tarentum, PA. “There are two envelopes and one is marked Temple Bible. These pictures were found in the bible of my great grandparents Alexander Temple, 1836-1900 and his wife Elmira E. Long, 1839-1913. I have no idea who the tintype pictures are but the other picture has a name on the back of it. Do not know if she is a friend or relative. They lived in Aliquippa, PA.”

Unidentified 027, Uncle Elic (Glasgow) (Back) 4.25” x 6.5” photo mounted on matt board received from Shelly Cardiel in Kirkland, WA. Photographer: J. R. Pearson, 346 Fifth Ave. | 43-45 Federal St. Sent on Sept. 5, 2014. Back of photo reads: Uncle Elic Glasgow

Unidentified 027, Uncle Elic (Glasgow) (Front) 4.25” x 6.5” photo mounted on matt board received from Shelly Cardiel in Kirkland, WA. Photographer: J. R. Pearson, 346 Fifth Ave. | 43-45 Federal St. Sent on Sept. 5, 2014. “I am enclosing an old photograph of Elic GLASGOW which was taken at the J. R. Pearson Studio in Pittsburgh. I’ve attempted to locate a family member so that the photograph could be returned to their care, but was not successful. I am passing the photograph along in hopes that you might be able to make a connection with the family in addition to sharing the photography with others in your community.”

Unidentified 031 (McGough Photos) 3.25″ x 2.25″ photo of “Mary and Bidd” sent by Pam Temple, Tarentum, PA. “The second envelope has pictures from Ralph McGough who was born 23 February 1908 when they lived at 728 Montclair St. in the 23rd ward of Pittsburgh.” Writing on back of photo says “Mary and Biddy. Bowers’ Schoolhouse”

Unidentified 032 (McGough Photos) 3.25″ x 2.25″ photo of “Biddy” sent by Pam Temple, Tarentum, PA. “The second envelope has pictures from Ralph McGough who was born 23 February 1908 when they lived at 728 Montclair St. in the 23rd ward of Pittsburgh.” Writing on back of photo says: ‘”Biddy” Taken near Mr. Bower’s Farm by Mary.’

Unidentified 033 (McGough Photos) 3.25″ x 2.25″ photo of “Biddy” sent by Pam Temple, Tarentum, PA. “The second envelope has pictures from Ralph McGough who was born 23 February 1908 when they lived at 728 Montclair St. in the 23rd ward of Pittsburgh.” Writing on back of photo says: ‘Mary’

Unidentified 036 (McGrough Photos) 3.5″ x 5.5″ photo of an unidentified woman printed on a postcard sent by Pam Temple, Tarentum, PA. “The second envelope has pictures from Ralph McGough who was born 23 February 1908 when they lived at 728 Montclair St. in the 23rd ward of Pittsburgh. His parents were Ralph McGough, Sr. and Blanche A. Sloan. Ralph married Emma Beacom Cardani in Ohio in 1941, but when I met him in 1960 he was living on the South Side of Pittsburgh and working for the Boys Club in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. I don’t know if he was divorced or if his wife had died.”

Unidentified 037 (McGough Photos) 3.5″ x 5.5″ photo of two unidentified women in hats, strolling down the street, printed on a postcard sent by Pam Temple, Tarentum, PA. “The second envelope has pictures from Ralph McGough who was born 23 February 1908 when they lived at 728 Montclair St. in the 23rd ward of Pittsburgh. His parents were Ralph McGough, Sr. and Blanche A. Sloan. Ralph married Emma Beacom Cardani in Ohio in 1941, but when I met him in 1960 he was living on the South Side of Pittsburgh and working for the Boys Club in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. I don’t know if he was divorced or if his wife had died.”

Unidentified 038 (McGough Photos) 3.5″ x 5.5″ photo of an unidentified woman with a hat printed on a postcard sent by Pam Temple, Tarentum, PA. “The second envelope has pictures from Ralph McGough who was born 23 February 1908 when they lived at 728 Montclair St. in the 23rd ward of Pittsburgh. His parents were Ralph McGough, Sr. and Blanche A. Sloan. Ralph married Emma Beacom Cardani in Ohio in 1941, but when I met him in 1960 he was living on the South Side of Pittsburgh and working for the Boys Club in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. I don’t know if he was divorced or if his wife had died.”

Unidentified 040, Mary and Biddy Woman near a car in front of a building. Back of photo: Mary and Middy, Bower’s Schoolhouse

Unidentified 041, John Man in straw hat near a car in front of a building. Back of Photo: Mary John near Mr. Bower’s farm By Mary

Unidentified 042, Mary by Car Woman near a car out in a field. Back: Mary

Unidentified 043, Two Women Walking Photo of two women walking down a city street. Back: Unaddressed postcard; handwritten note at top is @75433.

Unidentified 044, Woman in Beach Attire Photo is of a woman in beach attire. Back of photo: Post Card Atlantic City Souvenir This side is for the address Photo by “PHILLIPS” 1419 Boardwalk Atlantic City, N.J. 30LL

Unidentified 045, Woman, Portrait, Eils Bros Portrait of a woman seated in a chair, where a large hat and a large pendant. Back of photo, left side: Studio Eils Bros., Fifth Ave, Arcade, Pittsburg, Pa. Post Card Correspondence Here Back of photo, right side: Name and Address Here No correspondence or name and address

Unidentified 046 Rimersburg, PA (Front) Portrait of a woman taken at Reynold and Harris, Rimersburg, PA.

Unidentified 046 Rimersburg, PA (Back) Reynolds & Harris Photographic Art Studio, Rimersburg, Pa. Duplicates can be made at any time.

Unidentified 047 Allegheny City, PA (Front) Portrait of a young man taken at Hendricks & Co., Extra Finish, 68 Federal St, Allegheny City, PA

Unidentified 047 Allegheny City, PA (Back) Hendricks & Co., Fine Photography, 68 Federal St., Allegheny City, PA Negatives Retained for Future Orders Portraits in Crayon, Oil & Pastel

Unidentified 048, Clarion, PA Portrait of baby taken by Bashline, Branch: Marionville, Headquarters, 7th Avenue, Clarion, PA

Unidentified 050, Bride Standing by Chair 4.25″ x 6.5″ photo mounted on heavy card stock by Hendricks & Co., 69 Federal Street, Allegheny City, PA. No handwritten identification note on the photo. The source of this photo donation is unknown.

Unidentified 051, Bride and Groom, Pittsburgh, Pa. 4.25″ x 6.5″ photo mounted on heavy card stock by Morris, 126 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. No handwritten identification note on the photo. The source of this photo donation is unknown.

Unidentified 052, Woman in Bonnett Reproduction of a 4.25″ x 6.5″ photo by Sperber, 92 Federal Street, Allegheny City. This photo was donated by Lorraine A. Norris of San Francisco, CA in 2008. Note with photo: “the enclosed photograph came from a red velvet family album with no identification. It was suggested to me that I send it to WPGS as one of our members might be able to recognize something in the picture, e.g. dress, hat, chair, book, etc. English is one of my family names and this lady could be of that family.”

Unidentified 001, Group of Men Under A Tent 4″ x 5.5″ photo mounted on mat board; no identifcation noted. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 002, Group of Men Outside of Tent 5″ x 7″ photo mounted on mat board; no identifcation noted. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 003, Two Children 2.5″ x 4″ photo mounted on mat board; no identifcation noted. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 004, Group of Five Men 4″ x 4″ photo mounted on mat board; no identifcation noted. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 005, Group of 22 People 4″ x 4.75″ photo mounted on mat board; no identification noted. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 006, Young Girl Seated in the Grass 3.25″ x 5.25″ photo, not matted; no identifcation noted. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 007, Large Group of People in Front of Pillared Building 7.25″ x 10.0″ photo, not matted; no identifcation noted. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 008, Group of Men in a Quarry 6.5″ x 8.5″ photo, mounted on black matt board; no identifcation noted. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 009, Group of 21 Workmen 4.75″ x 6.75″ photo, mounted on black matt board; no identifcation noted. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 010, Unknown Clergyman (Cover) 11″ x 14″ photo cover. Photographer identified as Turgeon Studios, Johnstown, PA. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 010, Unknown Clergyman Portrait 11″ x 14″ photo, mounted in a cover with flysheet; no identifcation noted; photographer identified in writing as Turgeon; 1924 on the photo; Turgeon Studios, Johnstown, PA, identified on the cover. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 012, Young Man in Suit 3.5″ x 5.0″ oval photo, mounted on matt board. Photographer noted on front: Kattinann. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 013, Young Woman with Hat 3.5″ x 5.5″, mounted In photo cover. Photographer noted on inside: The Gable Co. Photographic Studio, 1914 Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 014, Young Man Portrait 3.5″ x 5.0″, oval photo mounted in photo matt. Photographer Smith, Union City, PA. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.” Uploaded: 7 January 2018 [This file will be marked as new until 6 February 2018.]

Unidentified 015, Young Man Portrait 2.0″ x 3.0″ oval photo mounted in photo matt. Photographer: Kottmann, Altoona, PA. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.” Uploaded: 7 January 2018 [This file will be marked as new until 6 February 2018.]

Unidentified 016, Two Men Camping, 1935 (Back) 1935. Enlarged by EARL V. LEWIS CO., L.A. & Hollywood.

Unidentified 016, Two Men Camping, 1935 (Front) 6.0″ x 9.0″, enlargement. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 017, Young Woman Portrait 1.5″ x 2.5″ oval photo in black matt board. Photographer: Hudson, 224 5th Ave., Pittsburg, PA. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 018, Young Woman Portrait 1.5″ x 2.5″ oval photo in black matt board. Photographer: Hudson, 224 5th Ave., Pittsburg, PA. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 019, Young Woman in Chair (Postcard Back) Atlantic City Souvenir Photographer: Myers-Cope Co., 1521 & 1635 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.

Unidentified 019, Young Woman in Chair (Postcard Front) 3.0″ x 5.0″ oval photo in decorative matt board. Photographer: Myers-Cope Co., 1521 & 1635 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J. Atlantic City. Souvenir Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.” Uploaded: 7 January 2018 [This file will be marked as new until 6 February 2018.]

Unidentified 019, Young Woman in Chair (In Frame) Atlantic City Souvenir 3.0″ x 5.0″ oval photo in decorative mat board.

Unidentified 020, Young Woman Portrait (Cover) Photo envelope cover. Photographer: Shaeller, Altoona

Unidentified 020, Young Woman Portrait 3.25″ x 5.0″ photo in photo envelope. Photographer: Shaeller, Altoona. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 021, Young Woman Portrait 3.5″ x 5.0″ photo in oval photo mat. Photographer: Morris, 126 Sixth St., Pittsburgh Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 022, Lottie, First Communion (Cover) “Lottie” handwritten on the top of the cover.

Unidentified 022, Lottie, First Communion 3.75″ x 5.5″ photo mounted in photo cover. Photographer: C. S. Bryant, 158 Steuben St., W.E. Pittsburg, PA Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 023, From James to Angela Ryan (Back) 3.25″ x 3.25″ photo of three boys, 12 girls, and two teachers, mounted on decorative matt board. Handwritten note on back reads, “From James to Angela Ryan.”

Unidentified 023, From James to Angela Ryan (Front) 3.25″ x 3.25″ photo of three boys, 12 girls, and two teachers, mounted on decorative matt board. Handwritten note on back reads, “From James to Angela Ryan.” Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 025, Two Men and Two Women (Cover) 5.0″ x 6.5″ formal photo of two men and two women, possibly a wedding portrait. Flysheet between the photo and cover is impressed with spiders in their web. Photographer: Sharffin, Altoona, Pa. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017

Unidentified 025, Two Men and Two Women 5.0″ x 6.5″ formal photo of two men and two women, possibly a wedding portrait. Flysheet between the photo and cover is impressed with spiders in their web. Photograher: Sharffin, Altoona, Pa. Photo submitted by Brenda Sack, 10/19/2017: “I found these photos while clearing my parents’ home. My mother would “rescue” them from garage and estate sales in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos. They are not family members. Please do as you wish with them. I can’t just throw them away.”

Unidentified 039 (Wood Family) Many years ago while cleaning out a garage for my Grandmother, I discovered this portrait. It was behind a print of sailing ships in another frame that fell apart as I picked it up. This well-dressed gentleman has puzzled me for many years, and I have been unable to identify him. The portrait was made by: “Strickler Studio, E. E. Pittsburgh, PA”, and I believe it is from the early 20th century. It is on a heavy cardstock/cardboard type of material. Any help in identification of the gentleman in the portrait would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Steven Wood, woodsb2@longwood.edu

Calvary Presbyterian Church, October 25, 1914 An anonymous donation of a photo mounted on cardboard, with damage on the edges, of the Miller Bible Class, Class #7 at the Calvary Presbyterian Church, Hill and Swissvale Ave., Wilkinsburg, Pa. 10-25-1914. Note: All men.

Calvary Presbyterian Church, Wilkinsburg, PA, c. 1925 An anonymous donation of a photo mounted on cardboard, with a little water damage on the back, of Class #5 at Calvary Presbyterian Church, Hill and Swissvale Ave., Wilkinsburg, Pa. Note on the back indicates: Row 5, #8 From left, Mrs. Williams Row 3, #1 Mrs. Evelyn Ferguson; #6 Emmeline Ferguson Row 2, #3 Eleanor Ulrich Row 1, #3 Mrs. Hall; #7 Ms. Rosemeyer Approx. 1925

Bechdolt, Lucetta Gould (Front) 2.5″ x 4.0″ photo from Shelly Cardiel in Kirkland, WA. Photographer: D. Mahan, 43 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. “I am enclosing an old photograph of Lucetta Gould Bechdolt, which was taken at the D. Mahan Studio in Pittsburgh. I attempted to locate someone from the family so that the photograph could be returned to them. However, I was not successful.”

Bechdolt, Lucetta Gould (Back) Back of photo from Shelly Cardiel in Kirkland, WA, reads “Lucetta Gould Bechdolt, Age 22 months, Weight, 26 lbs.”

Ferguson, Samuel_Westinghouse Retirement_1904-1951 An anonymous donation of a photo of Samuel Ferguson. The caption on the back reads: This picture was taken Feb. 28, 1951, when Samuel Ferguson was retired after working 47 years, 1 month, 15 days at the Westinghouse Elec. Corp.

Ferguson, Samuel, WEMC Madhine Shop, 1915 An anonymous donation of a photo of the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company Machine Shop. Samuel Ferguson is #3 from the left in the front row. Approximately 1915.

Evans, Vera Mae, Marriage Announcement, 1910Jan01 “Mr. and Mrs. John J. Evans announce the marriage of their daughter Vera Mae to Mr. Frank Benjamin Godard, Jr. on Saturday, January the first, nineteen hundred and ten, Saginaw, Michigan. At Home after January fifteenth, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.” Donated by A. David Brayton, December 2017.

Evans Godard, Vera_Correspondence_1917Dec04 Correspondence between Vera Mae Evans Godard, 707 Berkshire Ave., Brookline, Pgh., Pa., and her aunt, Mrs. Margaret Evans, R. D. #3, Holly, Michigan, after the death of their son, Frankie. Donated by A. David Brayton, December 2017.

Camp, Mr. Harry (McGough Photos) 2.5″ x 4″ photo sent by Pam Temple, Tarentum, PA. “The second envelope has pictures from Ralph McGough who was born 23 February 1908 when they lived at 728 Montclair St. in the 23rd ward of Pittsburgh.” There is no mention in the letter from Pam Temple as to the relationship between Mr. Harry Camp and Ralph McGough. Photographed by R. F. Cooper, Central Block, Monongahela City, Pa.

Carters, Jas. F. (McGough Photos) 2.5″ x 4″ photo sent by Pam Temple, Tarentum, PA. “The second envelope has pictures from Ralph McGough who was born 23 February 1908 when they lived at 728 Montclair St. in the 23rd ward of Pittsburgh.” Writing on back of photo says “With My Compliments, Jim” There is no mention in the letter from Pam Temple as to the relationship between Jas. F. Carters and Ralph McGough. Photographed in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Franz, Mrs. A. – Pittsburgh, PA This photo was submitted by Shelley Cardiel (non-member), of Kirkland, WA, in 2009. The note says: “I am enclosing two old photographs from families in Allegheny County, PA. This one is identified as Mrs. A. Franz and was taken at the Fallert Studio in Pittsburgh. I’ve attempted to locate someone from the families so that the photographs could be returned to them; however, I was not successful. I am passing the photographs along to you in hopes that you might be able to connect them with the families, in addition to seeing that they are shared with others in your community. I recover these treasures as a hobby. Please accept the photographs as a donation.”