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Where Were Turbans Worn in the World in 1925?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Lorelle VanFossen

According to Wikipedia, the Turban first appeared in the history of clothing early on, highlighting turbans called phakeolis worn by the Byzantine army. My question is where was my grandfather, Howard W. West Sr., that he captured this picture of … Continue reading →


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Identifying Old Photographs with the Photo Detective

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Lorelle VanFossen

Photo Detective is the blog of photo historian Maureen Taylor, author of “Uncovering Your Ancestry Through Family Photographs.” She helps readers play detective with their photographs for free. The details are usually in the photograph such as the hairstyle, clothing, … Continue reading →


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Seattle Coast Guard Museum – The History of the Coast Guard and Pacific Northwest Maritime

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Lorelle VanFossen
Seattle Coast Guard Museum - The History of the Coast Guard and Pacific Northwest Maritime

There is a Coast Guard Museum in Seattle, Washington. This will be invaluable as I dig more into the lives of my father and his father, both serving in the Coast Guard in the Pacific Northwest and Pacific Ocean. The … Continue reading →


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