Photograph of a girl in a nursing uniform, from Doran Studio (Tulare, CA). Circa 1905.
Photograph by S. W. Watrous of Visalia, CA. (Taken in 1880 or 1881). Note the hand colored flowers, cross and lips. Written on the back of this photo is: "Francis D. Bellina, age 18". Most likely this is Francis Douglass Bellina, maiden name: Francis P. Douglass. She was born Jul 22, 1862; she passed-away on Oct. 9, 1945 in Tulare CA. She was married to Frank E. Bellina in 1883.
The 1900 U.S. Federal Census lists Francis as a widow with seven children. In the 1910 Census, six of her children are still listed as living with her. Both censuses indicate that she was a resident of Visalia.
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From a photo postcard, Tulare, CA. Circa 1920. This is a view of K Street, looking north from Kern Ave. Many of these buildings are still standing.
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ReplyDeleteI am an archivist working in Masterton New Zealand, and am interested in the photographs you have from E.A.S Wyllie, who will feature heavily in a book I am currently writing. He lived here in Masterton, and issued cartoons, before going to Tulare, then on to world fame as a "psychic photographer". It would be great if you could get in touch at garethw@library.mstn.govt.nz
Oh, and congrats on the blog - it is wonderful!
Francis Douglass Bellina was my great-grandmother. Thank you publishing this picture, it is the first time I have seen it. I can see her facial features in many of her descendants, Absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm very glad you were able to find your great-grandma's photo here on my blog!
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