1945 Oklahoma field
Nice, soft, and warm corduroys. This is one of my favorite photos of Mom.
- 1946 Bridge over Buffalo Creek
1946, the time of measle outbreaks, so Mom (chin on railing) couldn’t go in the water. One of the rare photos where I think I resemble Mom.
- 1947 Buffalo Creek
Look at that hair!
- 1947 Church picnic
Digging Mom’s pedal pushers for the church picnic!
- 1948 braid in the mirror
A commercial photo for the family Christmas card in 1948
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October 14, 2011 at 5:01 am |
It might be Oklahoma, but you look like Dorothy! I love these photos!
Warm hugs to you all.
Barbara
October 14, 2011 at 5:15 am |
Dear Aunt Ibby – I love all the photos. Thanks for sharing! (And thanks to Annie for posting.) It’s fun to see your long hair and braids, and to see my dad with a full head of hair.
It looks like fun times at Buffalo Creek and I can picture you there.
Love always,
Curt
October 14, 2011 at 5:31 am |
Those braids are amazing! When I was that age and Mom braided my hair, my braids were about 1/4″ wide. I seriously thought Mom was simply doing it incorrectly. So I went to the neighbor’s mother, who was delighted to braid my fine, blond hair for me. Her daughter’s braids were thick, dark brown & glorious. Alas, mine were still 1/4″ wide.
Thinking of you and sending love!
Yvonne
October 14, 2011 at 5:59 am |
Tough to choose a favorite here Annie, they are all a wonderful glimpse into your childhood Elizabeth. The life you lead had a spectacular foundation.
October 14, 2011 at 6:54 am |
Ibby, these pictures are wonderful. Your smiling face is the brightest feature in the “Oklahoma Field” picture. The same can be said for the “picnic” photo. I can’t tell why no one else seems as happy to be at the picnic.
When I first saw the picnic photo I thought I saw Will standing behind you. Many pictures of Conrad as a young man often remind me of Will or Curt.
Thank you for sharing all of these. Please know that Gem-Ann and I are thinking of you and we send our love and prayers.
John D.
October 14, 2011 at 7:59 am |
Ah Buffalo Creek. What a charmed place. Can you believe the hat and heels for ‘mom’ while kids are clearly ready to take the place on. Women did have firm roles, huh?
I love (and smile at) the sweet and warm support you have, Ibby. Annie can treat us all with the memories and amazement (wow, that sure is Ibby!) and let us far away know how much pleasure that brings you to re-live with your girls and John.
Then what can I say about Kate and how I know she is cooking for you! Hope your appetite can keep up.
Love to you too, John. It was great to hear your voice recently. Wishing all grace and wonder. BETSY
October 14, 2011 at 9:01 am |
Ditto to what Yvonne said, I too have braid envy with my baby fine hair, I never had anything but a ratty pony tail.
But that is my last complaint about hair as I fortunately still have some of that same initial supply and have not had to go bare headed as many of my dear chemo friends have had to do ….so bravely!
It is so wonderful to share old memories via these incredible photographs.
Yesterday at the Whatcom Museum Guild meeting, we shared the story of Barber Skirts from the 50′s. Several girlfriends from BHS class of 54 or 55 (spearheaded by Marlene Hadley) brought theirs and shared first day of school photos (We all have those, don’t we?…posing in our new outfit with maybe a lunchbox or notebook, heading from our front door to the exciting promise of a new year in a new grade!
October 14, 2011 at 9:03 am |
Guess I am too long-winded…ran out of space again….
Elizabeth, or Annie or Kate or John, when you have the time to chat together, could you share with us your favorite trips….(too many, I know) or favorite books in common…(once again, too many) or the names of some favorite memorable family recipes you all enjoy…We your lucky readers enjoy sharing the good times with you.
Love and cheer,
Gail
October 14, 2011 at 12:08 pm |
Thank you so much for sharing the photos! I am totally envious of the hair – considering I had a pixie cut until I was eight years old. I agree with Annie that the bridge picture is one time that I can see Annie in Elizabeth. I love the Oklahoma shot. Thinking of all of you!
October 14, 2011 at 12:11 pm |
These are so great. That 1945 photo is an award winner for sure, and that smile hasn’t changed a bit. The 1947 Buffalo Creek picture could have been taken at our house on Lookout Mountain, if not for that very young Aunt Ibby with her back turned! Thanks for posting.
Lots of Love
John
October 14, 2011 at 4:52 pm |
Yes, the photographs are wonderful! I agree with John Rose that Elizabeth’s smile has Not Changed a bit.. For your friends of more recent vintage, these glimpses into your childhood give a fuller sense of how Elizabeth got to be who she became….
Am hoping to come over again for a quick visit tomorrow or Sunday morning and will bring the “Spoonful of Ginger” cookbook to show Kate and/or Annie — and the red mesa painting, which got another hour’s attention this afternoon. love, Pat
October 15, 2011 at 7:33 pm |
Thanks for sharing these photos of your beloved mother. They’ve added to my greater appreciation and affection for a remarkable woman. Thinking of you and your family, with love, Sheilagh
October 17, 2011 at 10:49 am |
Dear Annie, Kate and John,
I hope this won’t be the end of Moore Chronicles. We, your devoted readers, enjoy your sharing of pictures, memories and what is happening in your lives.
With love, sadness and joy,
Gail