Category Archives: Photo of the week

Photo of the Week: Oahu and U.S. in WW II

Posted on January 29, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

The back of the photo says it is Oahu, one of Hawaii’s  largest islands.  The well known Pearl Harbour is located on this island.  The photo is dated 1944 so the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbour has already happened.

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The Duke of Athlone and Princess Alice

Posted on January 16, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

A photo I found in the basement.  Canadian soldiers- from the back I can read; ‘…Princess Alice on reviewing stand.’ The new Governor General of Canada in 1940 was the uncle of Gorge VI, the Earl of Athlone.  His wife … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Week

Posted on January 4, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

I have so many pictures, and interesting objects to share.  I am going to start a ‘picture of the week’-  it will be an opportunity to commune  with people who like history and are interested in our past.  For me- … Continue reading →

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