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[Charles R. Thompson, Sr.]
Assumed to be Charles R. Thompson, Sr., first name was cut off from back of photograph from cropping (only "R. Thompson, Sr." visible). -
[Portrait postcard of unidentified woman in front of ocean backdrop]
On back of photograph: "Ocean Grove Post Card. Photographers-Eastman Dealers F.S. Morris & Co. No. 17 Main Ave. Ocean N.J. Branches North End Pavilion, South End Pavilion Ocean Grove." -
Postcard: "Green bank and Delaware River, Burlington, N.J."
Written on front of postcard: "Compliments of sts. Prickett."
Handwriting on back is illegible.
F.G. Temme Co. Orange N.J. and Leipzig, Germany 128. -
[Fleetwings’ assembly lines triple production]
On back of photograph: "Neat, efficient, well-lighted final-assembly lines at Fleetwings, Inc., aircraft and aircraft parts manufacturers of Bristol, PA., help speed production of thousands of aircraft parts that the company is building for major military plane manufacturers. Automotive-like assembly methods have tripled output of fins, elevators, stabilizers, and other airplane control surfaces. Credit Courtesy of Fleetwings, Inc." -
[Rivet preparation]
On back of photograph: "Here the frame of the fin is 'dimpled,' i.e., the rivet holes are counter sunk so that the rivets will be flush with the surface skin and thus make for a smooth-flowing finished job. While this man 'dimples' the frame with a portable tool, his partner completes the same operation, by means of a press, on the skin, or metal sheets. Credit Courtesy of Fleetwings, Inc." -
Postcard: "B. P. O. E. Home, Bristol, Pa."
Elk’s Home (BPOE), building on Radcliffe Street at Walnut Street, built in 1911. Previously a house owned by the German Consul August Claudius. The house later was owned by a coal company and the house was called the Beaver Meadow House. This building was removed in 1979 and a park setting was created. Photograph drafted by Frances Maher of New Jersey whose aunt lived in Bristol. -
Illustration: "Pennsylvania Historical Commission. Pennsbury Memorial, Tullytown, PA. R. Brognard Okie, Reg. Architect, 306 Smedley St. Philadelphia, Pa."
Illustration by G. C. Sponsler, Jr.
Stamped on the back: "Photograph by Phillip Wallace, 332 S. Smedley Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania." -
Bristol Friends Meeting Burying Ground [Cemetery Records], General David Forman Chapter, DAR, Trenton, New Jersey
Note: "Further history and genealogy refer to: 'History of Bristol, Pa.' - 1911 by Doron Green, 'History of Old Homes on Radcliffe Street' - 1938 by Doron Green." -
[Tullytown Elementary School]
Note pipe from second story used as a “fire escape.” To the right in the photograph is a second building used for the primary grades.
Stamped on back of photograph: George Bruce Nichols Photographer, 503 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey. Developing Printing Enlarging. -
[Tullytown Elementary School]
The one on the right housed the primary grades and the double story building had the upper elementary classes. At one time, the upper elementary extended to include grades seven and eight.
Stamped on back of photograph: George Bruce Nichols Photographer, 503 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey. Developing Printing Enlarging.