Related by Marriage: Location

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

A Movie Set, in Three Takes

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Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, October 1990. We did a few touristy things during our first trip to California.

Overlook Reunion

San Francisco, April 1968. Mom and Dad take a drive during their San Francisco trip.

Sunday Paper: Los Angeles Edition

Los Angeles, California, 1987. Mr. Irene and his paternal Uncle, Ignas, catch up on the news.

Related by Marriage: The Brothers, Later

Los Angeles, California, 1983. Mr. Irene visits his brother, Ignas.

Tourism Reunion

San Francisco, August 1993. We're contemplating the trip to Alcatraz.

Alcatraz, in Three Takes

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San Francisco, August 1993. I sent a few trip photos to Mom and wrote, "This is Alcatraz prison, the spot where I caught my vacation cold."

Tracks

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

Related by Marriage: Desert Jacket

Camp Irwin, Barstow, California, February 24, 1952. Mr. Irene's Dad chose this photo as a memento for his brother, Ignas.

"I thought, is that a way to make money? ... Maybe I could fly around. I could be the flying nun."

Los Angeles Catholic sisters don't think Katy Perry is an appropriate buyer for their former home, the Immaculate Heart of Mary convent.

Related by Marriage: Explorer

Los Angeles, California, about 1962. Mr. Irene's Los Angeles Cousin contemplates the future.

Thanks to Los Angeles Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Related by Marriage: Thanks for the Big Bear

Los Angeles, California, about 1960. Mr. Irene's Los Angeles Cousin enjoys her new bear. (There's a copy of "Draugas" on the end of the couch.)

Related by Marriage: Civilian Wear

Camp Irwin, Barstow, California, 1952. Mr. Irene's Dad must be nearing the end of his Army duty.

Presidential Library

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, Yorba Linda, California, October 1990. Mr. Irene and I enjoyed the museum. The Watergate exhibit is excellent. I also was delighted to see Tricia Nixon's wedding dress. (The library now markets itself as a wedding venue.)

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.

Live-Art Reunion

San Diego, California, October 1990. These are not plastic flamingos.

Eucalyptus Reunion

San Diego, California, October 1990. I visit a real "Fuzzina" while Mr. Irene attends meetings.

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.

Passing-by Reunion

San Francisco, California, August 1993. There's a lot of traffic around Alcatraz.

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.