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Monthly Archives: January 2024
Donna in Salt Lake City, November 24th & 25th, 1919 at the Salt Lake Theater.
In 1919, the “Chin Chin” company performed a two-night show at the Salt Lake Theater, promoted with articles and ads in the Salt Lake Telegram and Herald. Featuring a large cast including Donna Montran, the musical comedy was well-received, praised for its freshness and costumes. The historic Salt Lake Theater, built in 1861 and accommodating 1,500, was torn down in 1928 and replaced by a building with a commemorative plaque. Continue reading
Donna at the Henderson Theater, Coney Island
Henderson’s Theater, Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York – Week of 6 September 1920. Updated 29 Jan 2023 We know that Donna had finished a 5-week showing at B.S. Moss’ Broadway Theater on August 29th. We know she performed in that … Continue reading
Posted in Donna Montran, Vaudeville
Tagged Bathing Girls, California Bathing Girls, Coney Island, Henderson Theater
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Stanford Family Bible
Don Taylor describes the Linwood Stanford Family Bible as a valuable resource, listing vital records of the Stanford family—births, marriages, and deaths, dating back to the 19th century. Taylor notes the potential differences in handwriting, suggesting events may have been recorded by different individuals at varying times. Continue reading
Posted in Family Bible Sunday, Linwood Dyer Collection, Uncategorized
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Busby (Busbee) – Surname Saturday
The Busby surname, potentially originating in Yorkshire or Carmunnock, has 31,000 bearers globally, with 21,000 in the US mainly in Texas, California, and Mississippi. Ancestor Elnora Busby’s lineage traces back to Virginia and North Carolina, with minimal historical presence in these states. Continue reading
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Photo Friday – Gray, Potter, & Strout.
In the Linwood Dyer Collection, photos of Henry Staples Potter and Arthur E Strout were identified, along with limited information on John Gray and an unidentified individual labeled “Mr. Sawyer.” The collection also includes a photo of “Victoria” in Mexico. The desire is to reunite these photos with family members and gather more information. Continue reading
Posted in Linwood Dyer Collection, Photo Friday
Tagged Genealogy, Gray, PhotoID, Potter, Strout
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