Category Archives: Forgotten photos

Mostar before the war

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Mike

A couple of months ago, I acquired a large collection of 35 mm slides from an online seller who apparently specializes in estate liquidation. The collection appears to have belonged to a family from Austria and many of the slides … Continue reading →

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Forgotten photos, rediscovered: White Birch on Sucker Creek

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Mike

Some years ago, I bought an odd collection of items at a garage sale, including some Russian pins, a Masonic Bible, and a stack of about 20 black and white photos. I didn’t know the people in the photos, but … Continue reading →

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Forgotten photos: Unidentified stationary object

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Mike

NOTE: After I shared this via social media, some intrepid friends launched their own investigations and came up with a plausible conclusion. I have added their suggestions at the end of this article. * * * As I previously mentioned in my … Continue reading →

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Forgotten photos: The Mitchell Corn Palace

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Mike

Among the more curious items that I have acquired over the years is a small collection of 35 mm slides. Some the slides are professional photos that are from sets produced for tourists. Others are from private collections, unlabeled and virtually … Continue reading →

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