Related by Marriage: Location

Camp Irwin, Barstow, California, 1951 or 1952. Mr. Irene's Dad considers the place.

In His Late Twenties

Brooklyn, New York, June 1951. Mom captures Dad during a visit to the park.

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.

Tracks

Camp Irwin, Barstow, California, 1951 or 1952. Tracks mark the desert field where the tank lessons took place.

Related by Marriage: Adjusting

Camp Pickett, Virginia, April 14, 1951. Mr. Irene's Dad sent this photo to his older brother, Ignas, and wrote, "Brother! These are my first days in the U.S. Army."

Thanks to Ignas's daughter—Los Angeles Cousin—for making this photo available to us.

Related by Marriage: Passing

Near Panevėžys, Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic, July 27, 1951. Mr. Irene's paternal Grandmother, Veronica, and Veronica's youngest son Stacey mourn the loss of Mr. Irene's paternal Grandfather.

Read here for more about the tradition of photographing funerals.

Related by Marriage: Another Pair

Chicago, Illinois, about 1951. Here's another couple from the Lutheran wedding in which Mr. Irene's Dad participated.

Midsentence

Brooklyn, New York, 1951. Mom shares a thought as Dad snaps the image.

Related by Marriage: Army Buddies (Part 31)

Camp Irwin, Barstow, California, 1951. In this "Army Buddies" snapshot, an Army friend walks the desert with Mr. Irene's Dad.

Related by Marriage: Army Buddies (Part 30)

Camp Irwin, Barstow, California, December 1951. In this "Army Buddies" snapshot, Mr. Irene's Dad poses with another, fellow tank instructor.

Related by Marriage: Armored Group Headquarters

Camp Irwin, Barstow, California, 1951. Mr. Irene's Dad was a tank instructor, so he's reporting to the correct building.

Related by Marriage: The View from the Tank

Camp Irwin, Bartsow, California, 1951. It's another workday for Mr. Irene's Dad.

Related by Marriage: Veterans' Day

Near Barstow, California, 1951. Thanks to Mr. Irene's Dad and to all who served.

Scenic Overlook

New York, 1951. My Dad's maternal Aunt, Victoria, and Victoria's older daughter stop during one of the family drives along the Hudson River Valley.

Related by Marriage: On Patrol

Camp Irwin, Barstow, California, 1951. Mr. Irene's Dad breaks from his duties as a tank instructor.

Related by Marriage: At the Base

Camp Irwin, Barstow, California, 1951. Mr. Irene's Dad adjusts to his new surroundings.

Three of Five

Haunstetten, Germany, 1951. Three younger siblings of my "New" Cousin contemplate the future.

Thanks to my "New" Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Yes, he's very nice.

Genoa, Italy, October 1951. My Best Friend's Parents marry.

Thanks to my Best Friend for making this photo available to us.

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.

At the Office

Florence, Italy, 1951. My Best Friend's Dad, Dolfo, visits the Uffizi.

Thanks to my Best Friend for making this photo available to us.