Author Archives: Don Taylor

Donna in the News: A Vaudeville Snapshot from March 1924

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Photo Friday – Lancey (née Eastman), Small, & Wellcome.

I identified three people from the Linwood Dyer Collection:
Mildred Lancey (née Eastman), (1878-1947).
John Chase Small, Jr. (1878-1937).
Abner Paine Wellcome (1817-1893). Continue reading

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Mary Eliza (Lyons) Daly (1862-1940)

Welch ProjectWelch-Daly-Lyons LineAncestor #19 SketchBy Don Taylor Mary Eliza Lyons was born in County Cork, Ireland, likely between April 16 and May 10, 1865. She immigrated to the United States in 1884 or 1885. She married Timothy Daly on November … Continue reading

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Photo Friday – Four Portland Groups & One Gorham Group

I showcase two vintage girls’ basketball team photos from Portland High, 1923 and 1924, from the Linwood D. Dyer Photo Collection. A 1928 photo shows the Maine State College Girls Basketball Team. Finally, there is a large panoramic photo of the 1931 Gorham Normal School showing students and staff. Continue reading

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Photo Friday – Dyer [Johnson], Libby [Moody]

Linwood Dyer Collection – Part 058Hod, Wright, JPD, Liz, Others Album (2024.13.50)By Don Taylor The Linwood Dyer Photo Collection at the Scarborough Historical Society contains a photo album labeled “HOD WRIGHT JPD LIZ OTHERS.” While some photos are identified, others … Continue reading

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