Category Archives: Treasure Chest Thursday

Usually an image of somthing I have found, but sometimes something else that provides a treasure trove of information for various facts regarding an ancestor. One example is an object from my grandmother trunk of photos and clippings. Alternately, it might be a book or other collection that provides especially helpful information. I then transcribe, extract, and/or analyze the material.

Donna Darling Collection – Part 15

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Don Taylor

Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor Donna Darling and Hollywood Motion Picture Bathing Beauties at the Apollo, 1 Feb 1925 in Peoria, IL For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at clippings from the Donna Darling Collection relating to … Continue reading →

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Margaret Lambe’s Prayer Book

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Don Taylor

Mini-Review of CamScanner Treasure Chest Thursday Darling/McAllister/Lambe By Don Taylor I love software that helps digitize documents nicely. Some time ago I added CamScanner by INTSIG Information Co., Ltd to my phone. It allows a person to take a photo … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 14

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Don Taylor

Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at three clippings from the Donna Darling Collection that relate to her playing at the American Theatre in San Jose, California. Donna Darling Revue – American … Continue reading →

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Margaret Lambe’s Bible

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Don Taylor

Treasure Chest Thursday Darling/McAllister/Lambe By Don Taylor My wife and I recently visited her mother. During the visit, our conversations revealed that there was an old Bible that my wife’s great-great-grandmother, Margaret Mary (Lambe) McAllister, was gifted with. The Bible … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 13

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Don Taylor

Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Thursday, I’m looking at a clipping from the Donna Darling Collection Key features: The venue is the Allegheny Theatre in Philadelphia, PA. The show is “Donna Montran and her … Continue reading →

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