Author Archives: Don Taylor

Ethel Wight Collection – Part 7

Basford, Batura, Bearce, Belyea, & Benn Photo Friday By Don Taylor This week for Photo Friday, I identify five more negatives from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The names on the envelope are of the individual who paid for the … Continue reading

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Ethel Wright Collection – Part 6

Baker, Baldwin, Bangs, Barry, & Bassett Photo Friday By Don Taylor This week for Photo Friday, I look at identifying five more negatives from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The names on the envelope are of the individual who paid … Continue reading

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 76

The Stroud Theatre Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at another clipping from the Donna Darling Collection First, we know the show took place during Thanksgiving week at the Stroud. 1919    We … Continue reading

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Budgar in the News – Body Found

“Budgar” found a body – 28 April 1959 By Don Taylor My mom met my stepfather, Edgar (aka “Bud” and “Budgar”) in 1961. He used to tell the story of when he found a body on the railroad tracks down … Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 5

Austin, Axelsen, Axelsen, Baird, & Baker Photo Friday By Don Taylor This week for Photo Friday, I look at identifying more negatives from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The names on the envelope are of the individual who paid for … Continue reading

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