Second Schleswig War
Four years earlier in 1864 the Danes fought the Prussians in the Second Schleswig War. The fight was over the two states Schleswig and Holstein along the border of Denmark and Germany.
Tafel Autoette
Here we have an interesting picture from 1940 in a quiet Santa Barbara California neighborhood. William Brown Pinkerton and his wife Agnes Ellen Gurney are sitting in their brand new Tafel Autoette.
Campbell and Bowen
William was inducted into the US Army only 5 months after they were married in July of 1918. In November of that same year, he was overseas in France. He served in the 304 MTC repair unit, or the Motor Transport Corps.
Lowe Family in California
The John Teeter Lowe Family newly arrived about 1912 in Lemoore, California from Stoney Creek, Tennessee.
George Barrett Arrested
George Barrett was arrested on the charge of adultery committed with his stepdaughter Lydia Melvina Halstead.
Pinkerton/Hitchcock Family Pictures
In our podcast episodes 013 and 014 we explored the life of Mary Ann Hitchcock. She was the wife of Reverend David M. Pinkerton, Jr. Together David and Mary Ann had nine children, three of whom they had lost. Here are some pictures of her family.
The Captain of Death
Here is a short video on the history of Tuberculosis in America. The video by PBS highlights the effects of the disease on families.
1918 Moreland Truck
The Moreland Motor Truck Company manufactured a general line of trucks, which could be found up and down the Pacific Coast, from South America to Canada, while many trucks were exported to Australia.
