Author Archives: Don Taylor

Chin-Chin in the News – 21 Apr 1920

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Don Taylor

Martinsburg Evening Journal (Martinsburg, WV) Empire Theatre Vaudeville/Chin-Chin By Don Taylor My grandmother was a vaudeville star. I am following her career and learning about her many performances. In October 1919, she joined the cast of the Charles Dillingham production … Continue reading →

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 109

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Don Taylor

Photo Friday – Gow, Nutting, O’Donnell (née Cook), Ohl, & Oldham 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 typically contain the name of … Continue reading →

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 108

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Don Taylor

Photo Friday – Nides, Niles, Norton, Nugent, & Nutter. 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 typically contain the name of the person … Continue reading →

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Abbreviated Sketch –Thomas Valentine Rooney (1887-1960)

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Don Taylor

007-H(2) – The 2nd Husband of Madonna Mae Montran Brown-Montran Line Montran Married Roone By Don Taylor My research into my grandmother’s life has been filled with surprises. None so much as learning of her many marriages. She was married … Continue reading →

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 107

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Don Taylor

Photo Friday – Nicholson, Nickerson (née Wolfe), & Nielsen. 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 typically contain the name of the person … Continue reading →

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