When my own ancestors need a break from me, I bug other people's ancestors. Or they bug me, if you believe that. Hoarding old photos of strangers has become a new hobby of mine. So, into my lap fell another lot of old photos. The same person had inscribed many of them. This is where my … Continue reading Families Wunsch & Schmidt from Bohemia: Part 1
“Dear Emma, …”
20.04.1916 "Dear Emma, Here's a picture as a thank you for the lovely package you sent. You will find me rather changed as at the time this photo was taken I didn't have a moustache. By the way, this photo was taken on the front line, 100 meters from the French. I wish you and … Continue reading “Dear Emma, …”
Walburga “Wally” Erhart
I recently bought an album of old postcards on eBay. It turned out the postcards were all sent to one woman over the course of 45 years. Her name was Wally (short for Walburga) Erhart. For being so passionate about collecting all her postcards as keepsake, I felt like I need to blog about her. … Continue reading Walburga “Wally” Erhart
