Category Archives: Family Photo Research

Portraits and Performing Arts: More High School Graduates from the 1950’s and 60’s.

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Don Taylor

Gardner, Hanson, Hunter, McLaughlin, & Somma. Linwood Dyer Collection (Part 068)By Don Taylor Continuing with the Linwood Dyer Photo Collection – “High School Graduation Portraits from the 1960s,” this entry highlights five additional portraits. These graduates represent Deering, Falmouth, Gorham, … Continue reading →

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New Faces from the 1960s: High School Graduation Photos

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Don Taylor

Chadbourne, Chapman, Hague, Kilmartin, & Regan. Linwood Dyer Collection (Part 067)By Don Taylor As I neared the end of the Willis Skillin Graduation Album, I found that the remaining images were, unfortunately, unlabeled and don’t appear to be student portraits, … Continue reading →

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Uncovering the Faces of Deering High (part 3)

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Don Taylor

A 19th-Century Photo Album to Reunite Families Across Generations Davis, Hayes, Hill, Hooper, & Skillin Historic Photo Albums and Family ReunionsBy Don Taylor In the dusty pages of a well-preserved 19th-century photo album, the students of Deering High School, Portland, … Continue reading →

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