Grab a Book: Sunday-at-the-Park Edition

Brooklyn, New York, June 1950. Yes, the focus is bad (there's only so much software will do); but there's that hairstyle again.

Permitted

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Brooklyn, New York, 1949 to 1952. Here's the ID card my paternal Grandmother Tatjana used when she traveled between Toronto and New York.

Revisiting a Favorite

Because it snowed.

Brighton Park, Chicago, Winter 1950. Here's the original post.

Candid

Brooklyn, New York, October 1950. Although Dad hadn't started his photography hobby in the early 1950s, he already had an eye for candid shots.

An Important Sunday

Howard Lake, Minnesota, May 21, 1950. Friends of my maternal Grandfather Jake wrote, "Our first Sunday in America."

This couple also attended my Parents' wedding.

Fancy

Brooklyn, New York, 1950. The images from this sitting make me chuckle.

The Boss's Car

Howard Lake, Minnesota, May 5, 1950. Friends of my maternal Grandfather, Jake, wrote, "We're next to the boss's car, at the boss's beach."

A Close Friend

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1950. My Dad's twin sister, Jonė, admires her friends daughter. The friend also was a high-school pal of my Dad's.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Picnic Candid

Brooklyn, New York, June 27, 1950. Mom's sporting the "horns" hairstyle; she even may be wearing a hair net.

Exchanging Portraits (Part 42)

Chicago, Illinois, about 1950. This is Uncle Al, the younger brother of my Mom's best friend, Donna. Uncle Al sat for this photo shortly after he arrived in the United States.

Thanks to Uncle Al's niece—Donna's daughter, Kris—for making this photo available to us.

Related by Marriage: Sunny

Chicago area, probably about 1950. Mr. Irene's paternal Uncle, Ignas, visits the forest preserve.

Related by Marriage: The New Recruit

 

Fort Knox, Kentucky, December 1950. This is Mr. Irene's paternal Uncle, Ignas, shortly after Ignas began his service in the U.S. Army. This photo illustrates the resemblance between Ignas and his younger brother, Mr. Irene's Dad.

Saturday Ceremony

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1950. The bridal party can relax after the ceremony.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Related by Marriage: A Lift for the Snapshot

Brighton Park, Chicago, Illinois, Winter 1950. Mr. Irene's Dad carries his niece.

Platform Shoes

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1949 or 1950. My Dad's twin sister, Jonė, entertains friends in the backyard.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Related by Marriage: Remember us this way.

Chicago, Illinois, about 1950. Friends of Mr. Irene's Dad enjoy a picnic at the Forest Preserve.

Refreshing

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1950. Ceremonies can leave one parched.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Autumn Fashions

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Autumn 1950. This is another snapshot from the mystery event. There's a sign on the door—written in Lithuanian—announcing a dance event. I earlier posted more photos from this day here, here, and here.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Newlyweds

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1950. My Dad's twin sister, Jonė, serves as Maid of Honor.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Exchanging Portraits (Part 34)

Marburg, Germany, December 3, 1950. My Dad's friend gifted this photo shortly before he emigrated from Germany.