August 1st, 2007
A Little Photographic Treat from The Research Trip
[Posted from Los Angeles, California] In several posts in the last year, I’ve mentioned the Oblate Sisters of Providence (see The French Negroes of Illinois series, here, here, and here; and the Gunsmoke post). In St Louis, I found this photograph of Sister Mary Philomena (nee Emma Micheau) and Sister Mary Celestine (nee Adelaide “Addie” Francis Micheau). That’s Sister Philomena …
August 1, 2007 Wednesday at 11:17 pm
Rest Stop
[Posted from Los Angeles, California] We’re taking a brief rest from the train. Arrived in LA on time at 8:15 this morning. In fact, the Southwest Chief ran on time all the way from Kansas City. We’ll be here until Friday, relaxing with Photo Grrl’s nephew, Chris and his fiancee, Melissa. I’ll use part of the time to edit photos …
August 1, 2007 Wednesday at 10:31 pm




