Silent Night

Lübeck, Germany, about 1946. The residents of the DP camp's Žirgynas prepare to celebrate the Kūčios meal. (More photos from this night appear here, here, here, and here.)

Thanks to Toronto Al for making this photo available to us.

November Coats

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1949. The women are dressed for the colder weather. Toronto Al's Dad, Vladas, is on the far right. (Additional photos from this day appeared here and here.)

Thanks to Toronto Al for making this photo available to us.

ADDED: My Toronto Cousin reports that the other man is Vladas's Dad.

Sunday Table

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1949. Toronto Al's Parents finish an afternoon party with friends.

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Now, we pose.

Niagara Falls, about 1950. Toronto Al's Parents, Vladas and Lea, stand in the center (more images from the day here and here).

A Weekend in the Reeds

 Near Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1949. Toronto Al's Dad, Vladas, considers the turn.

Thanks to Vladas's son—Toronto Al—for making this photo available to us.

Friday Afternoon, in Three Takes

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Beardmore, Ontario, Canada, 1947 or 1948. Toronto Al's Dad, Vladas, relaxes at the lumber yard.

Thanks to Toronto Al for making these photos available to us.

Picnic season approaches.

Niagara Falls, about 1950. Toronto Al's Parents, Vladas and Lea, lunch after visiting the falls.

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Together on the Same Day

Probably Canada, 1951 or 1952. Here again are Toronto Al's Parents, Vladas and Lea, with my friend Ron's Mom.

Don't miss the view.

Niagara Falls, about 1950. Toronto Al's Dad, Vladas, and Toronto Al's Mom, Lea, visits the falls.

Thanks to Toronto Al for making this photo available to us.

Weekenders

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1956. Toronto Al and his Dad, Vladas, share some time together.

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Subject

 

Toronto, Ontario, 1950. Toronto Al's Dad snaps a photo after he enjoyed an ice-cream cone.

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Window Seat

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1949. Toronto Al's Parents enjoy the weekend.

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Looking Ahead

Near Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1950. Toronto Al's Parents take a springtime paddle.

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Vladas

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1950. Thanks to Vladas's son—Toronto Al—for making this photo available to us.

Short Hop

Ontario, Canada, about 1949 or 1950. Toronto Al's Dad, Vladas, takes a quick flight.

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Winter Style

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1949. Toronto Al's Dad, Vladas (second from right) and his friends are ready for an outing.

We won't wander far.

Near Lübeck, Germany, about 1946. Toronto Al's Dad, Vladas (on the left), and friends explores the area near the DP camp.

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Departure

Probably Bremerhaven, Germany, about 1947. Toronto Al's Dad, Vladas—on the right—prepares to emigrate to Canada.

 

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Bring familiar customs to strange places.

Lübeck, Germany, about 1946. Residents at the DP camp's Žirgynas gather for the Kūčios meal.

 
Toronto Al's Dad, Vladas, is the fellow without the jacket, standing to the left of the tree. Thanks to Toronto Al for making this photo available to us.

Setting the Table

Lübeck, Germany, about 1946. Residents of the DP camp's Žirgynas set the table for Kūčios.