Author Archives: Don Taylor

Ethel Wight Collection – Part 52

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Don Taylor

Griffin, Griffith (2), Gross, Guite, (NĂ©e Elwell, Darling) 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 … Continue reading →

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Brown – Surname Saturday (2)

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Don Taylor

Brown Surname Meaning[i] English, Scottish, and Irish: Generally a nickname referring to the color of the hair or complexion, Middle English br(o)un, from Old English brun or Old French brun. As an American family name, it has absorbed numerous surnames … Continue reading →

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 51

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Don Taylor

Analysis of five more photo packages from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection includes Earl & Erna Granville (nĂ©e Tillotson), circa 1934; Frederick Griffin, circa 1936 (age 2); Joan & James Grant, circa 1935 (ages 2 & 3); and Beatrice Greene (nĂ©e Benson), circa 1936. Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 82

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Don Taylor

Two photos of the Bathing Beauties Treasure Chest Thursday Hollywood Bathing Beauties By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at two photographs from the Donna Darling Collection. This first photo has six women on stage. One … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Don Taylor

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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