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Harvey Nelson and the USS Mongolia
By Don Taylor I always enjoy a fresh, new, project. Jumping in and documenting a new tree getting to know new ancestors is my idea of fun. My client knew very little about her maternal line, so I began looking … Continue reading
Posted in Cassel, Great War
Tagged Cassel, Harvey Nelson, Lars Nelson, U.S.S. Mongolia
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New York Times – Rotogravure – 30 June 1918
The Library of Congress has a new collection of The New York Times Rotogravure from World War I. I was excited to see that the Library of Congress had the same material that I have which meant that I could … Continue reading
Posted in Great War, Wartime Wednesday
Tagged 30 June 1918, New York Times, Rotogravure, The Great War, World War I
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The 42nd: Shell Shelters, Headquarters, and In the Trenches.
Over There This Veterans Day, like most Veterans Days, I honor my veteran ancestors. This day was originally known as Armistice Day because an armistice – the cessation of hostilities – went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th … Continue reading
The Great War – Over There – 7 April 1918
By Don Taylor Wartime Wednesday This week, I continue with images from the New York Times this time from “over there.” A BRITISH TANK GOING INTO ACTION IN THE MESSINES SECTOR. (© Underwood & Underwood.)New York Times – 7 April … Continue reading
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Tagged Dogs, New York Times, Tank, Wartime Wednesday
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The Great War – Over Here – 7 April 1918
By Don Taylor Wartime Wednesday Recently actually an old shipmate of mine, John Travers, from the USS Kitty Hawk (1972), came across issues from the New York Times showing photos of the Great War. He didn’t know what to do … Continue reading
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Tagged Coast Guard, New York Times, Wartime Wednesday
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