Monthly Archives: October 2021

Donna in the News – Princess Theatre – Kirksville, MO – 1924

In The News Bathing Beauty Revue By Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find … Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 50

Gordon, Graffam, Graham, Grant, Grove. (née Dyer & née Jenkins) Photo Friday Ethel Wight Collection By Don Taylor This week, for Photo Friday, I identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The envelopes contain … Continue reading

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Ancestor Sketch – Gilbert Frank Raidt – TR #12

Raidt Project By Don Taylor Gilbert Frank Raidt was born on 1 April 1894 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, the sixth child of Frank H and Catherine Frances (Justin) Raidt. He had five siblings: Baby Boy, Sarina Frances, Stella Catherine, … Continue reading

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Donna in the News – Mission Theatre, Santa Barbara, 1926

In the News Donna Darling Revue By Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find … Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 49

Googins (5), (nee Barker) Photo Friday Ethel Wight Collection By Don Taylor This week, for Photo Friday, I identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The envelopes contain the names who paid for the … Continue reading

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