Earlier this year I wrote about a photo that I had found two years previously, for which I had been fruitlessly trying to find the owner. One of my readers, Alan, took it upon himself to try to figure out who the beautiful woman in the photo was — and he succeeded. By juggling well selected search terms in Google, he identified her as actress Juanita Moore, and even figured out who her nephew was. Then I realized I knew the nephew, and I was able to return the photo to him. I learned that he has been researching his aunt's career in order to nominate her for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the photo was the only known copy. If not for Alan's help, it's unlikely the photo would have made its way back home. So my biggest thanks this year go to him.
What a lovely story! The nephew must have been very thankful indeed to regain the lost photo.
ReplyDeleteHe was indeed thankful when I returned the photo. That's when he told me he was working on his aunt's nomination for the Walk of Fame.
DeleteCongratulations on returning the photo to family. It is one of my favorite activities and I always feel like the pictures have gone back home where they belong.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great feeling, isn't it? I sometimes buy photos with names on them just so I can look for family to return them to.
DeleteI don't believe there is any genealogist who has not gotten some help from volunteers. Without them we may not resolve our brick walls or find that one document that isn't available locally.
ReplyDeleteWell done to the volunteer who helped with your photograph!
Hooray for genealogy volunteers!
DeleteWhat a special story.... and an amazing one. Good time of the year for this one. You are right. Out of nowhere volunteers are a special category of people.
ReplyDeleteThey are special indeed, and I appreciate their generosity.
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