Author Archives: Don Taylor

Pankey – Surname Saturday

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Don Taylor

Pankey Surname Origin “Pankey” is an Americanized form of the German surname Pahnke.[i] Similar surnames include Bankey, Hankey, Panke, and Panky. My Direct Pankey Ancestors 2nd Great-Grandmother: Caroline M. A. Pankey (c. 1811-c.1865) (VA-VA-NC)[ii] 3rd Great-Grandfather: Thomas Armstrong Pankey (c. 1765-1829) … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 66

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Don Taylor

Rivoli Theatre – Portland, Oregon Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at two clippings from the Donna Darling Collection that relate to the Rivoli Theatre in Portland, Oregon. From previous research, thanks … Continue reading →

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UPDATE – “Chin-Chin” – Regina Theatre – Regina, SK – January 15-17, 1920

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Don Taylor

Donna Montran Chin-Chin Vaudeville Subsequent to my original look at Donna and the Chin Chin cast playing at the Regina Theater, in Regina, SK, Canada, (See original post.) I found a great new article about that show which included a … Continue reading →

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Three More Bragdon’s

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Don Taylor

Photo Friday By Don Taylor I’ve run into Bragdon photos before[i]. I had three more Bragdon’s left in my collection, so I thought I’d look into them.  All three photos are quite small, the smallest being only 1 by ¾ … Continue reading →

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Donna in the News – Scenic Theatre – Whittier, CA – 30 June 1924

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Don Taylor

“Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and aka Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a new venue for my grandmother’s exciting … Continue reading →

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