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"U.S.S. Charles Carroll, a Merchant Ship."
When:
04 / 28 / 1944
Where:

Yonkers
Blair Shipyard in Yonkers, NY

Who:
Francis S. Murphy Jr. in 1st row, left; remainder of crew; one Officer on top right.
Photo shows Navy armed guard aboard ship. We had just come back from Canada, Scotland, and England (North Sea). We were in convoy in anti-submarine action, using Hull, England as port.

Contributed by Francis S. Murphy, Jr.

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"The first time Hirohito walked among common people"
When:
02 / / 1947
Where:

Yokohama, Japan

Who:
Emperor Hirohito
Emperor Hirohito and crowd. Note the various expressions. The crowd had previously not been allowed to look upon the Emperor's face. He was considered divine.

Contributed by Ted Akimoto

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"Century Club Party"
When:
8 / / 1957
Where:

Wrentham

Who:
Domenick Triventi (foreground), Josephine Triventi
This was a reception honoring Domenick for 25 years at Bird. [?] It was taken at the King Philip Ballroom in Wrentham.

Contributed by Michael F. Triventi

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"Skrycki Wedding"
When:
11 / / 1916
Where:

Worcester

Who:
Elzbieta (Ladziata), Julius Skrycki [?]
These are my husband's parents, who were married at St.George's R.C. Church.

Contributed by Sonia Skricki

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"My Grandfather, Future Photographer"
When:
/ / 1890
Where:

Worcester
Possibly Harvard Street

Who:
John Marble Bailey
Photo was probably taken by my great-grandfather, Frederic W. Bailey. He lived in South Yarmouth, built four houses on or near South Shore Drive.

Contributed by Debbie Bailey

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"Guy Pouring a Glass of Homemade Lemonade for His Father, Antonio"
When:
/ / 1930
Where:

Woburn
North Woburn

Who:
Guy Santo (1916-1995), Antony Santo (1882-1965)
Photo taken circa 1930.

Contributed by Sharlene Reynolds Santo

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"Vozzella Family Photo"
When:
/ / 1930
Where:

Winchester

Who:
Vincent Vozzella (b.1915), Margaret Vozzella (1918-2002), Clara Vozzella (1913-1996), Pasqualina (Todesco) Vozzella (1881-1954), Charles Vozzella (1880-1972), Michael Vozzella (1920-1991)
My mother-in-law was Margaret (Peggy) Vozzella Santo. Family periodically had photos taken to send to relatives in Italy. Photo taken circa 1930.

Contributed by Sharlene Reynolds Santo

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"Wedding Party Photo of Uncle Bob and Aunt Margaret"
When:
/ /
Where:

Wildwood
NJ

Who:
Unknown, Margaret Murtz, "Bud" Murtz, Unknown, Unknown
"Bud" was a Budweiser distributor in New Jersey which is how he earned his nickname. Photo taken sometime in the early 1960s.

Contributed by John Davis

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"Johnny & I, 1964, Christmas gift"
When:
12 / 25 / 1964
Where:

Weymouth
North Weymouth

Who:
Patricia Oliverio, John Rodophele
A faux leopard coat from Remicks.

Contributed by Patricia Oliverio Rodophele

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"My father, Emil B. Rosenberg (age 4 years) with his dog, Castor"
When:
/ / 1906
Where:

Weymouth
Pond Street

Who:
Emil B. Rosenberg & Castor (dog)
The family arrived from Malmo, Sweden in 1905. This picture was taken in 1906. They settled on a farm in Weymouth. My parents, Emil and Etta Rosenberg, moved from Holbrook to Norwell in 1958 and he worked for the Norwell School Department as the head custodian from 1958 to 1976. They lived in Norwell for 35 years on Main Street.

Contributed by Dorothy L. Underdown

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