Author Archives: Don Taylor

Donna Darling Collection – Part 91

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Don Taylor

Donna DARLING and CLARK Sammy – Revue Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor I’m looking at a second advertising sheet from the Donna Darling Collection Treasure Chest. The sheet includes photos of Donna, Sammy, and two or three other people. … Continue reading →

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Donna at The Lindo, Freeport, IL – August 2-5, 1926

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Don Taylor

Donna in the News by Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited to find a new … Continue reading →

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 Lewis – Surname Saturday

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Don Taylor

Roberts-Barnes-Taft-Sutherland-Lewis Line By Don Taylor Lewis is a common name with many different potential sources. It may be an Americanized form of the French Louis, Irish Mac Loughaidh, or Welsh Llywelyn. As my Lewis ancestors appear to have been English, … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – Modes, Montpelier, & Moody

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Don Taylor

Ethel Wight Collection – Part 91 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 photos, not necessarily … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 90

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Don Taylor

Donna Darling & Sammy Clark – Booked Solid Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor I’m looking at an advertising sheet from the Donna Darling Collection for Treasure Chest Thursday. The sheet includes photos of Donna and Sammy. It appears it … Continue reading →

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