Category Archives: Photography

Throwback Thursday: Concetta and Giuseppi

In today’s genealogical research, I came across family history gold: a photograph. I love seeing photos of my ancestors — even when the relationship is not a direct one. It helps me imagine what they were like if I can see their faces, their hairstyles, and their clothes. I had a photo of these two,Continue reading “Throwback Thursday: Concetta and Giuseppi”

Graduation Photo Opp

We had a grad photo session at James Madison University last week! Graduation is still a few weeks away, but I was pleased to find a photographer whose work I liked and to be able to set up a session with her when we were on campus for my son’s senior recital. We were notContinue reading “Graduation Photo Opp”

Throwback Thursday: National Egg Salad Week

It’s the week after Easter, also known as National Egg Salad Week! We did not hard-boil or color any eggs for the Easter holiday this year. We did not host an Easter brunch or dinner for family members; we went to a niece’s home instead. But that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate National Egg SaladContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: National Egg Salad Week”

Throwback Thursday: Still Composing After All These Years

Next week my son, a university Music Composition major, has his Senior Composition Recital. He has to present fifty minutes worth of original music he wrote himself. The concert will be performed by various students he has recruited and rehearsed with, both solo performers and ensembles. He will be playing some of the music withContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Still Composing After All These Years”

Throwback Thursday: Third Great-Grandparents

Today’s Throwback Thursday entry is a family portrait that I would guess was taken about 1910. The couple seated in the center are my third great-grandparents, Emilio Gavazzi and Catherine Corsini. They were married in Italy in 1879 and were the first of my direct ancestors to immigrate to the United States; he arrived inContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Third Great-Grandparents”

52 Ancestors, Week 3: Favorite Photo

This week, the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks project by genealogist Amy Johnson Crow explores the theme, Favorite Photo. I cannot possibly pick one photo and call it my favorite. But here is one of my favorites. This is the First Holy Communion photo of my great-aunt Pierina Piccioli, shown with her mother, my great-grandmotherContinue reading “52 Ancestors, Week 3: Favorite Photo”

Throwback Thursday: Mine Collapse

For today’s Throwback Thursday post, I am reproducing a newspaper article I just discovered from the 5 Dec 1900 edition of the Scranton Times. The article tells about a mine accident that could have been catastrophic for the miners trapped inside, if they had not been safely rescued. It was still unclear at press time,Continue reading “Throwback Thursday: Mine Collapse”

Throwback Thursday: Santa and Friends

Many years ago, some friends and I decided to mix up the holidays. For Halloween, we dressed up as Santa Claus, Mrs. Santa, and a Christmas elf. In honor of Christmas coming up in a few days, I’m reposting it here today. That is me as Santa, Cindy as Mrs. Santa, and Amanda as theContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Santa and Friends”