Ethel Wight Collection – Part 82

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Don Taylor

Lymburner, Lynch, McCall, McDonald, & (née Teel)

Photo Friday
Ethel Wight Collection
By Don Taylor

Photo of Don Taylor with cat Nasi.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 of the individual portrayed in the image. As such, it is vital to analyze the pictures and information to identify the individual therein.[ii] My goal is to reunite the photos with family members who may have never seen the image.

Ethel Chase MacCall, circa 1934.

The envelope this negative was in says, “Ethel Chase MacCall, New York City #143.”

I could not find this individual; however, I found the following information:

  • Ethel Chase MacCall, circa 1934.

    The Biddeford Daily Journal, September 28, 1929, Page 2, Column 5 – “OLD ORCHARD” reported that “Mrs. Ethel Chase MacCall has returned to New York after spending the summer at Chases Mills and Old Orchard.”

  • The 1931 Manhattan, New York, City Directory lists Ethel McCall and Edward McCall living at 446 W 49th.
    • The 1940 US Census lists Edward McCall and his 47-year-old wife, Ethel, living at 1822 Davidson Ave in the Bronx. Both Edward and Ethel were born in New York.
    • This Edward McCall appears to have married Ethel Francis Kuska (nĂ©e Benicker) on 28 Sept 1925. There doesn’t seem to be any “Case” in this Ethel McCall.

In further searching, I could not find any Ethel Chase who married a MacCall (Or McCall).

I uploaded a second photo of her to Dead Fred and a third photo to my Flickr photostream. 

Florence McDonald, circa 1934

This negative envelope says, “Miss Florence Mac Donald, 101 North St., #328 – DSCN4010P.”

Why I believe this to be the individual.

  • Florence McDonald, circa 1934

    The 1935 Portland City Directory lists Florence E McDonald, a stenographer at 22 Monument Squire, room 608, and residing at 101 North. Also at 101 North Street are Jacob M Ross, John J. McDonald, and Abraham L. Venner.

  • The 1940 US Census lists 25-year-old Florence E McDonald living with her parents, John J. and Edna McDonald, at 101 North Street. Florence was born in Maine.
  • Maine Birth Records indicate Florence E MacDonald (McDonald) was born 28 April 1914 in Portland, Maine, the 2nd child of John J and Edna (Mullin) McDonald.
  • In the 1931 Portland High School Yearbook, a photo of Florence McDonald appears to be of the same young woman.

I’m confident this is a photo of Florence about 1934 when she was about 20 years old.

Florence E McDonald appears in two Ancestry public trees. Family Search has profile G7XG-J4L for Florence McDonald. I uploaded one photo of Florence to her Family Search Memories. 

Eileen Lymburner (NĂ©e Teed) and son, Ralph Lymburner, circa 1936

This negative envelope says, “Mrs. Eileen Lymburner, 174 ½ Clark St, #725.”

Why I believe this to be the individual.

  • Eileen Lymburner (NĂ©e Teed) and son, Ralph Lymburner, circa 1936

    The 1935 Portland City Directory lists Rexford P. and Eileen B. Lymburner living at 549 Cumberland Av, apt 4.

  • The 1940 US Census lists Rexford & Arleen Lymburner living at 134 Clark Street. They have two children, Ralph, age 5, and Philip, age 2.
  • US Public Records indicate that Ralph William Lymburner was born on 25 January 1935.

The photo was taken about 1936 before Philip was born. So, the child in this photo must be Ralph when he was about one year old. I am confident these photos include Eileen Verone (Teed) Lymburner with her son, Ralph, circa 1936.

Ralph Lymburner, circa 1936

Eileen Verona Teed, born 1 May 1913 in Portland, Maine, appears in seven Ancestry public trees. None of them mention Ralph. Family Search has profile LYKH-763 for Eileen Verone Teed. I have uploaded a photo of her with her son, Ralph, to her Family Search Memories.

I did not find Ralph Lymburner in any Ancestry Public Trees; however, I did find him with Family Search profile GDF6-CKW. I uploaded a photo of him to his Family Search Memories. 

Unknown Child (possibly Edward Nicholson) circa 1935.

This negative envelope says, “Mrs. J Mac Donald, 107 Brackett St. #458.”

My discoveries regarding this photo.

  • Unknown Child (possibly Edward Nicholson) circa 1935

    The 1935 Portland City Directory lists Thomas J and Laura McDonald living at 107 Brackett.

  • The 1938 Portland City Directory lists Laura J McDonald, the widow of Thomas J, living at 107 Brackett.
  • The 1930 US Census lists 42-year-old, Canadian-born Laura J Mc Donald and her husband Thomas J McDonald living at 105 Brackett. With them are a daughter and three sons, Marion, T Edward, James P, and George F.
  • The 1940 US Census lists Laura J McDonald, son, Thomas E., and six-year-old “lodger” Edward Nicholson” living at 8 Bradford. The 1939 Portland City Directory confirms that Laura McDonald at 8 Bradford is the widow of Thomas J. McDonald. 8 Bradford is located in Cape Elizabeth, not Portland.

Laura J. McDonald appears to be Laura J. Egan. I can’t understand how a six-year-old could be a lodger at Mrs. McDonald’s place. My review of several Ancestry Trees failed to find an Edward Nicholson in trees that included Thomas or Laura (Egan) McDonald. I suspect this is a photo of Edward Nicholson about 1936 when he was one year old. However, I cannot place him or confirm his identity. As such, I cannot identify the child in this photo.

A family member of Laura J. (Egan) McDonald can possibly identify the child in this photo. She appears in 13 public Ancestry trees.

George Thomas Lynch, circa 1934 (age 11)

Why I believe this to be the individual.

  • George Thomas Lynch, circa 1934 (age 11)

    The 1938 Portland City Directory lists Margaret H Lynch, the widow of George T, living at 31 Taylor.

  • The 1930 US Census lists George T and his wife Margaret Lynch living at 339 Danforth. Living with them is six-year-old Thomas Lynch.

Ancestry has one public tree that refers to George Lynch, the son of George T. and Margaret J Lynch. Family Search has profile LT13-DP6 for George Thomas Lynch II. I uploaded a photo of him to his Family Search Memories.

Conclusion

    • I fully identified four of the six They have Family Search profiles, so I uploaded their images to their Family Search Memories
    • I only have her name for one individual, so I posted her image to Dead Fred.
    • One individual’s name is unknown. His photo is only uploaded here.

If any of these photos are of your family member, I would love to hear your reaction. Especially if this photo is of a loved one for whom you hadn’t seen this photograph before.

Due to software limitations, the images uploaded to Family Search, Dead Fred, and Flickr have a higher image quality than the images linked here. (Exception if the photo is only uploaded here.)

For all postings of the Ethel Wight Collection, please see here.

Endnotes

[i] The Wight Studio was in Portland, Maine. Many thanks to Ethel Wight’s family for access to and permission to use the collection of their great aunt.

[ii] These images were converted to positives using a lightbox, a Nikon camera and computer software.

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Sources for William Lister – Part 2 of 3 – Family Search Sources

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Don Taylor

Roberts Project
Roberts-Barmes-Lister Line
By Don Taylor

Photo of Don Taylor with cat Nasi.After I’ve reviewed and double-checked my sources, I review the sources other people have cited as the basis for facts they have found. Do I agree? Do the sources fit the right person. Are there conflicts that I should address?

When I reviewed William Lister on Family Search, I found two different individuals.

First – K8JH-PX9. He was born about 1802 in Maryland. Hie married about 1827 in Pickaway, Ohio, and had four children with “Mrs. William Lister.” Nimrod (1826-?), Sarah (1831-?), William M (1836-?), and James M (1840-?). His parents are Nimrod and Mary Lister. This entry has no sources entered.

Second – KJMH-VN5. He was born about 1793 in Ohio. He married 13 May 1822 to Nancy Strain (1802-1844) and had two children, James A (1822-1869) and William Marcus (1832-1921). He also married Leah Adkins on 23 April 1846 in Pickaway County, Ohio. This profile has five unique sources cited to support the events in William’s life.

Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958

William Sister [Lister] & Nancy Strain Married on 17 June 1822.

This is the same source I have for their marriage. I’m not sure I understand someone entered the marriage date of 30 May 1822. I don’t see that date in the record. I changed the date to 17 June 1822 in keeping with the record. It is available to view here, here, and here.

Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958

William Lister & Lea Adkins Married on 23 April 1846.

This is the same record I found earlier. It is available here. The same record with the image is available here. Again, I had used these sources previously.

Find-a-Grave

William Lister’s Marker – Photo by oh_fudge via Find-a-Grave

Same Find-a-Grave Memorial #38330408[i] I utilized before.

 

Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953

Death Certificate #12280 – Elizabeth Ellen Corkwell

This was a new source record for me. It confirmed many things I already knew but added much more about the family. It—

    • Confirmed Elizabeth was the daughter of William Lister and his second wife, Leah Adkins.
    • Provided greater detail regarding her birth and her death.
    • Provided the first name of her husband (George) and that he died before her.
    • Probable error in the record: Elizabeth’s father, William, is reported as having been born in Ohio. I believe he was born in Maryland, per other records.

Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011

Death Certificate 22067 – William Marcus Lister

This was a pointer to an Ancestry record.

The record confirmed his birth date, parents’ names, death date, and burial date with the location.

Probable error in the record: The informant, William Marcus’ daughter Emma, reported both her grandparents (William and Nancy Lister) were born in New Jersey. I believe he was born in Maryland based on other records.

Conclusion (Part 2)

After reviewing the sources cited on FamilySearch, I’ve come to the following Conclusions:

    1. William’s birth date and location. I feel confident that William Lister was born in 1793 in Maryland.
    2. I doubt that William had a son James Alfred. I believe James Alfred was likely the son of a different William Lister or is a sibling or possibly a cousin.
    3. William Marcus Lister was born on 2 August 1832 in Pickaway County, Ohio.

Endnotes:

[i] Find a Grave, Find a Grave, William Lister, Pvt – 1793-1848. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38330408/william-lister accessed 17 February 2022), memorial page for Pvt William Lister (1793–20 Nov 1848), Find a Grave Memorial ID 38330408, citing New Holland Cemetery, New Holland, Pickaway County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by Dave M (contributor 46499754).

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Donna in the News – California Bathing Girls – Cosmos – 14 March 1921.

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Don Taylor

Donna In the News
By Don Taylor

Photo of Don Taylor with cat Nasi.“Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspapers articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I learn of a new venue for my grandmother’s exciting show business career of the 1910s and 1920s. 

This week, from the Sunday Star (Washington, D.C.) newspaper dated March 6, 1921, I learned that “California Bathing Girls” was a coming attraction to come to the Cosmos Theatre “next week.”

The article reads:

“California Bathing Girls”
A return engagement of the California Bathing Girls, with Donna Montran, featured in a beach parage, interspersed with exclusive songs by Donna Montran and dances by Anna La Toy, is announced for the Cosmos Theater for next week. It is a sensational production and presents an elaborate review of the latest in bathing costumes. Other attractions will include “Past, Present and Future” a comedy….

An article in the Washington Times (Washington, D.C.) dated March 15, 1921, confirmed this showing and venue with an article that reads:

AS

COSMOS—
California Bathing Girls.
Tom Rooney’s Broadway sensation, “The California Bathing Girls,” in a daring revue of bathing costumes, past, present and future, interpolated with songs by Donna Montran and effective dance poses by Anna La Toy, making an effective headliner to a very good vaudeville bill at the Cosmos theater this week. The Girls are pretty graceful and not too warmly clad, but as a whole the act is a novel drawing card. Manager Brylawski this week has completed his bill with six team acts….

Because of those articles recently discovered on NewspaperArchives, I was able to add another date and venue for Donna’s vaudeville.

New information added to her career list:
March 14-16, 1921 – Cosmos Theatre, Washington, D.C. – “California Bathing Girls” – News.

 

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Sources for William Lister – Part 1 of 3 – My Sources

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Don Taylor

Roberts Project
Roberts-Barmes-Lister Line
By Don Taylor

I’ve been asked what I do when I say, “I review my sources, the sources at Family Search, and the sources on Ancestry,” as the first step in preparing to write a basic sketch about my 3rd great-grandfather, William Lister.

I believe William Lister was born about 1793 in Maryland from my research. He married Nancy Strain (1807-1844) on 17 June 1822 in Highland County, Ohio, and had four children with her—Nimrod (1824-1888), Sarah (c. 1831-?), William Marcus (1832-1921), and James (c. 1840-?). Then he married Leah Adkins on 23 April 1864 in Pickaway County, Ohio. William had one child with Leah, Elizabeth Ellen (1847-1933). I had six source citations associated with William Lister.

My Sources

1830 Census[i]

Although my initial assessment of William Lister & the 1830 Census didn’t result in a clear determination if William was in Pickaway County or Ross County because his son, Nimrod (born c. 1825), and his son William (born 1832) were both born in Pickaway County, I’m confident that William was in Pickaway County in 1830. His household consisted of

  •             William           (age 20-29)
  •             Nancy              (Age 20-29)
  •             Nimrod            (under 5)
  •             Unk. Female   (10 to 14)

The unknown female could be a sibling of William, Nancy, or unrelated.

1880 Census

In the 1880 Census, William’s son, Nimrod, reported that his father was born in Maryland, and his mother was born in Pennsylvania. Nimrod was 55 years old in 1880, confirming he was five years old during the 1830 Census.

Find-a-Grave

William Lister’s Marker – Photo by oh_fudge via Find-a-Grave

William Lister’s Find-a-Grave Memorial #38330408[ii] includes two photos of his marker. The marker is unclear regarding his death. It reads Died November 2*, 1848. My reading of the two images on the website suggests it says 23 November 1848. The marker should be gently and carefully cleaned and then examined to ascertain if it reads 20 November or 23 November. In the meantime, I’ve decided to use 23 November as William’s death date.

Marriage to Nancy Strain

William Lister married Nancy Strain[iii] about 17 June 1822. That appears to be when the license was issued in Highland County, Ohio. I was concerned about this being the marriage of my William Lister because Highland County is about 50 miles Southwest of Pickaway County, and there was a William Lister who lived in Ross County during the 1830 Census. However, thanks to Find-a-Grave, I see that Nancy and William are buried side by side at the New Holland Cemetery, so I am convinced this is the marriage of William to Nimrod’s mother.

Marriage to Leah Adkins

Ohio County Marriages indicate that William Lister married Leah Adkins on 23 April 1846.[iv] William’s first wife, Nancy (Strain), died on 23 November 1844. He was 53years old; Leah was 27. William’s son William was only 14 years old, so it is unlikely that he was the William that married Leah.

Unknown Source

One of the most interesting sources I’ve found is “unknown.” Rootdigger193 shared an image with Ancestry on 1 January 2011. It appears to be an excerpt from a probate or other legal proceedings book. It says it is from “Vol Three, Pages 296 – 298” from somewhere. It reads:

James Porter administrator of William Lister vs . Leah Lister et al. Petition to complete Real contract On 12 June 1850, a petition was filed by James Porter as administrator of the estate of William Lister dec’d. stating that during the lifetime of Willim Lister entered into a contract with Elacy Enis and William King by which he sold to them 50 acres of land in Monroe Township[v] for the sum of $450. The monies were all paid but William Lister died before he could convey the deed. William Lister died leaving his children: Nimrod Lister, Sarah Lister who intermarried Aaron Veyo, William M. Lister, James W. Lister and Elizabeth E. Lister. Also Leah Lister his widow. The title was conveyed by the heirs 1 July 1850. 

This document provides a wealth of information.

  • William Lister died before 1850.
  • Leah Lister is the name of his widow.
  • His children living in 1850 include:
    • Nimrod Lister
    • Sarah (Lister) Veyo
    • William M. Lister
    • James W. Lister &
    • Elizabeth E. Lister

Reconciliation

  My Records K8JH-PX9 KJMH-VN5
Birth 1793 Maryland c. 1802 Maryland 1793 – Pickaway Co.
Military 1812 – –
James Alfred     1 October 1822
Marriage 1 17 June 1822 c. 1827 30 May 1822
Birth of Nimrod 1825 c. 1826 –
1830 Census 1830 Pickaway Co. –  
Birth of Sarah c. 1831 c. 1831  
Birth of William Marcus 2 August 1832 c. 1836 2 August 1832
Birth of James M. c. 1840 c. 1840 –
Marriage 2 (1846) 23 April 1846 – 23 April 1846
Birth of Elizabeth Ellen c. 1847 – –
Property Sale Bef. 23 November 1848 – –
Death 23 November 1848 – 20 November 1848
Burial Aft 23 November 1848 – 1848

Conclusion 1

These differences made me want to look closely at the sources of four items.

    1. William’s birth date and location.
    2. Was there a son James Alfred? If so, who was his mother?
    3. What was the date of William’s marriage to Nancy Strain? – A review of the source document showed it reads 17 June 1822. I updated the profile on KJMH-VN5 to indicate a change from 30 May 1822 to 17 June 1822.
    4. What was the birthdate for William Marcus?

As I mentioned, K8JH-PX9 has no sources cited, so I’ll look at the sources cited in KJMH-VN5.

Endnotes:

[i] 1830 Census (A) (NARA), Ancestry.Com, Walnut, Pickaway, Ohio; Series: M19; Roll: 138; Page: 50; Family History Library Film: 0337949. 16th name down, Wm Lister. https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/27472134?h=cac284&utm_campaign=bandido-webparts&utm_source=post-share-modal&utm_medium=copy-url.

[ii] Find a Grave, Find a Grave, William Lister, Pvt – 1793-1848. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38330408/william-lister: accessed 17 February 2022), memorial page for Pvt William Lister (1793–20 Nov 1848), Find a Grave Memorial ID 38330408, citing New Holland Cemetery, New Holland, Pickaway County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by Dave M (contributor 46499754).

[iii] Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016, Family Search, Highland County Marriage Records 1821-1837, vol 1-2, Page 180 – #600 – William Sister [Lister] & Nancy Strain – Issued 17 June 1822. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZZ5F-7T6Z.

[iv] Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993, Ancestry.Com, William Lister & Leah Adkins. 23 Apr 1846 – Pickaway, Ohio.

[v] Monroe Township is in Pickaway County, Ohio.

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 81

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Don Taylor

Duran, Lothridge (née Lewis), Low, Lucariello, & Lyna

Photo Friday
Ethel Wight Collection
By Don Taylor

Photo of Don Taylor with cat Nasi.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 of the individual portrayed in the image. As such, it is vital to analyze the pictures and information to identify the individual therein.[ii] My goal is to reunite the photos with family members who may have never seen the image.

Marion Pearl Lothridge, née Lewis, circa 1934

The envelope this negative was in says, “Lothridge #178 “Virginia’s Friend” (No address given.) Envelope Package #177 is Virginia Nutter (again, no address).

Marion Pearl Lothridge, née Lewis, circa 1934

Why I believe this to be the individual.

  • The 1934 Portland City Directory lists Virginia Nutter, a hairdresser employed at 551a Congress, Rm 4 and residing at 130 Spring. The directory also lists Mrs. Marion P Lothridge as the proprietor at 551 Congress, Rm 4, living with her husband John C. Lothridge at 210 Congress. This photo must be of Marion.
  • The 1930 Census lists John and Marion Lothridge living on Congress Street. Marion is 27 years old and was born in Maine.
  • Maine Marriage Records, 1713-1922, list Marion Pearl Lewis marrying John C Lothridge on 18 April 1921. Marion was born in No. Vassalboro, Me. about 1903.

This photo is of Marion Pearl Lothridge, née Lewis, about 1934.

Ancestry has eight public trees that refer to Marion Pearl Lewis. Family Search has profile LRTJ-ZM8 for Marion Pearl Lewis, born 9 October 1903. I uploaded two photos of her to her Family Search Memories. 

John Hutchinson Low, circa 1935

This negative envelope says, “Mr. John H. Low, 106 Congress Sq Hotel #632.”

John Hutchinson Low, circa 1935

Why I believe this to be the individual.

  • The 1940 US Census lists 37-year-old John H Low as an inmate at the York County Jail. It indicates he lived in Portland, ME, in 1935, when the photo was likely taken.
  • John Hutchinson Low was born on 10 June 1902 in Portland, Maine, to Frank and Annie (Hutchinson) Low.

This photo is of John Hutchinson Low about 1935 when he was about 33 years old.

Ancestry has four public trees that refer to John Hutchinson Low, born on 10 June 1902. Family Search has profile LR4C-TYL for John Hutchinson Low, son of Frank and Anna (Hutchinson) Low. I have uploaded two photos of him to his Family Search Memories.

Michael Lucariello, circa 1936

This negative envelope says, “Mr. Michael Lucariello, 76 Illsley St #1100.”

Why I believe this to be the individual.

  • Michael Lucariello, circa 1936

    The 1937 Portland City Directory lists Michael, Grace, Vincenzo, and Jennie Lucariello living at 74 Illsley. Michael is an attendant at 534 Wash Av, Grace is a teacher, and Vincenzo is the proprietor at 608 Congress.

  • The 1940 Census lists the Vincenzo family living at 74 Illsley Street; Michael is the 22-year-old son.

This photo is of Michael A. Lucariello, circa 1936.

Ancestry has three public trees that refer to Michael A Lucariello, son of Vincenzo and Jennie (Glasso) Lucariello. Family Search has profile L2RM-64J for Michael A Lucariello, born 11 April 1917. I uploaded a photo of him to his Family Search Memories. That photo was somewhat damaged. There are also a couple more images of Michael that are severely damaged that I can provide if asked. (Use the comment form below.)        

James Richard Lyna, circa 1936

This negative envelope says, Mr. Richard Lyna, 57 Allen Ave #1039.”

Why I believe this to be the individual.

  • James Richard Lyna, circa 1936

    The 1935 Portland City Directory lists Richard J Lyna as an employee at 73 Bell and residing at 57 Allen Ave. Also living at 57 Allen are Dorothy M Lyna, a clerk, and Louise B., the widow of James H. Lyna.

  • The 1930 US Census identifies the James H Lyna family with his wife, Eliza, and son Richard. Richard is 15 and was born in New Hampshire.

I believe this photo is of Richard. J Lyna, circa 1936.

Ancestry has 12 public trees that refer to James Richard Lyna, born 31 Oct 1914 to James Henry and Louise Bell (Sloan) Lyna. Family Search has profile LTNT-WTX for James Richard Lyna. I uploaded two photos of him to his Family Search Memories.

Eleanor Lou Duran, circa 1936

This negative envelope says, “Mrs. Fred Loyne, 4 Horton Place #508 – Eleanor Lou Duren.”

Why I believe this to be the individual.

  • Eleanor Lou Duran, circa 1936

    The 1935 Portland City Directory lists Frederick P Loyne and his wife Elena S. living at 4 Horton Pl.

  • Frederick and Elena St Clair (Thomson) Loyne had a daughter, Audrey Thomson Loyne, on 8 Jan 1910. Audrey married Dean Richardson Duren on 24 February 1929. On 11 September 1929, they had a daughter Eleanor Lou Duren. Eleanor would have been about six when this photo was taken about 1936.

I am sure this photo is of Eleanor Lou Duren, the granddaughter of Mrs. Fred (Elena) Loyne.

Ancestry has four public trees that refer to Eleanor Lou Duran. Family Search has profile GHVN-P9F for Elanor L. Duran (1929-2013). Interestingly enough, I uploaded a photo of her and her mother, Audrey, to her Family Search Memories in February 2021. This photo was taken on another day, apparently a few weeks before the picture of mother and daughter. I uploaded this photo to the Memory also.

Conclusion

  • I fully identified all five All of them have Family Search profiles, so I uploaded their images to their Family Search Memories

If any of these photos are of your family member, I would love to hear your reaction. Especially if this photo is of a loved one for whom you hadn’t seen this photograph before.

Due to software limitations, the images uploaded to Family Search, Dead Fred, and Flickr have a higher image quality than the images linked here.

For all postings of the Ethel Wight Collection, please see here.

Endnotes

[i] The Wight Studio was in Portland, Maine. Many thanks to Ethel Wight’s family for access to and permission to use the collection of their great aunt.

[ii] These images were converted to positives using a lightbox, a Nikon camera and computer software.

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