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 at the Bijou – New Haven, CT

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Don Taylor

Donna Darling Collection – Part 8 Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor This week’s Treasure Chest Thursday is clipping regarding Donna and her Bathing Beauties playing at the Bijou. The accompanying clipping indicates that the article was in “THE NEW … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling and the Boys

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Don Taylor

Donna Darling Collection – Part 7 Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor The searching, the hunt to understand a page, a photo from the Donna Darling Collection is always fun. Item #7 of the collection is a photograph of Donna … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling at B.F. Keith’s Greenpoint

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Don Taylor

Donna Darling Collection – Part 6 Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor This photo of Donna Darling up in lights had no accompanying descriptions in the Donna Darling Collection. So, let the detective process begin. First, I determined that this was … Continue reading →

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Donna and the Balalaika – 1926

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Don Taylor

Donna Darling Collection – Part 5 Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor Item #5 of the Donna Darling Collection is a photograph. Actually, it is two photographs of Donna with a stringed instrument that I consider one item. One of … Continue reading →

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Grandma Donna’s Chili Rice

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Don Taylor

Donna Darling Collection – Part 4 Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor My grandmother, Donna, was a good cook. My mom says that Donna didn’t let her into the kitchen much and Donna never taught my mother how to cook. … Continue reading →

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