The first one is an interesting relic of early Hollywood. A photo taken on a studio set, when my grandmother visited her cousin who was a silent film actress. This would have been before my grandparents were married — before 1920, at least! I’ve photocopied the back as well.  The handwriting says,  Compliments of Universal Film Co.  Feb. 14, 19?? (handwriting unreadable). My friend, Anna, at Chicago Film Archives, found this article that mentions Universal Film Co.

Photo of my grandma Francie (seated on right) taken on a movie set in 19??

Mom and Dad in front of our building in the 1980’s.

Big Sister Louise and our Dad

Bobo the Guinea Pig and Muriel (mom), who is thinking, “What is this rat doing on my nice, white beadspread? Did Louise’s snake George escape? Hope the ant farm doesn’t tip over again….where’s my vodka?”