Contributed by Tracey Miller, Cincinnati, Ohio
This is a baby picture of my great-grandmother, Fannie Doolin. She was born in 1897.
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Contributed by Patricia Spiegel
This is a photo of my dad, Norbert Spiegel (age 16) taken in 1931 dressed as “Spiegel the Great” for his magic act. He toured local theatres in the Batesville, Indiana area performing on stage before the beginning of the movie. He is shown with his assistants–on the left his brother Bill and a school friend, Al Wermer. The greatest thrill of Norb’s life was meeting the great Harry Blackstone and shaking his hand.
That is just the sweetest baby picture. I love the expression on her face.
Kathy McArthur
The baby picture~~~she looks just like a baby doll~~~how precious!
oh my goodness…that little baby is a cutie pie!
The other one of the young magician is a novelty and what a great thing to have!
Baby Fannie brought a smile to my face after a long workday! She’s adorable!
Oh, to have a picture of your great-grandmother! What a treasure! C. Stone
In parts of Ireland the surname Dowling is pronounced Doolin – but the correct spelling is Dowling. This might be of help in tracing your Irish ancestors.