Here is the link to see the picture I posted yesterday…
This picture is of my paternal grandmother, Helen Marcia Prentiss. She was born in MA on December 14, 1908 which makes this photo 99 years old.
I have become the family photo keeper and genealogist and I have all of my grandmother’s original photo albums. To me, there is something very regal about these old black and white photos. I’m not sure my grandkids will say the same thing about our cheesy full color snapshots.
A few Christmases ago I scanned all these photos (I know, probably a big no-no!) and I made photo discs for my brothers and my parents. I’ve had the albums for a number of years and should really ask a professional how to further preserve these actual photos. Considering their age and that they are somehow glued onto very old (and I’m sure very acidic paper) they are all in remarkable condition!
Here are a few others of my grandmother as a baby:
January 24th, 2008 at 1:13 am
That’s impressive! I wish our family had an assigned photo keeper. Ours are strewn between several family members and some we’ll never know who has. It’s very sad that own history isn’t shared with the entire family. Can I elect you to be our photo keeper, too?
January 24th, 2008 at 9:22 am
What fabulous photos and I agree – there is something wonderful about old black and white photos. Your grandma looks like a very happy baby!
Wonderful TMT!
January 24th, 2008 at 9:59 am
I love old pictures. My uncle has done the same thing and scanned a lot of them in for us. A great way to preserve those memories!
January 24th, 2008 at 10:42 am
I agree. There is something very special about those old photos. You are lucky that they are in good condition. We have similar albums here, with the picture glued in, and they are quickly deteriorating.